In this episode of Horror Joy, hosts Brian Onishi and Jeff Stoyanoff continue their deep dive into found footage horror by investigating the 2007 Spanish film [REC], directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza.The conversation explores the film's claustrophobic terror, its political nature, and its effectiveness as a groundbreaking entry in the found footage genre.We discuss:The Appeal of Found FootageThe Horror of quarantineReading [REC] forward into 2025, including social and political commentaryThe joy of an effective found footage film, the use of the camera, and terrifying staircasesReferences:The Pain in Spain: an analysis of horror auteur Jaume Balaguero’s films by Brian Michael GossDon’t Miss a Bloody Thing: [REC] and the Spanish Adaptation of Found Footage Horror by Shelagh M. Rowan-Legg Reel Evil: A Critical Reassessment of Found Footage Horror by Xavier Aldana Reyes

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