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Every week, Imported Horror brings you the best of fiendish ghouls, bloodthirsty zombies and creepy ghosts from beyond the shining seas. We explore international horror movies and television shows from around the globe that are readily available on American streaming services. All episodes are spoiler-free.

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Don't Stop Recordin': Rec (Spain, 2007)

Mar 17, 2022

If you're in the mood for found footage horror from the aughts, we've got great news. Get ready for animal-enhanced screams, nostalgic vibes and the shakiest of shaky cams as we dial the clock back to 2007 for "Rec." The crew also unpacks where to find the subbed version and why dubs might make an easier watch.

Motion Picture Terror Scale: 4. Quality: 5. Enjoyment: 5 (Marcus and Melissa), 3 (Grady)

Articles mentioned in this episode:

"Exclusive Interview with Oriol Tarragó, Sound Designer of 'Rec' and 'Rec 2,'" by Miguel Isaza for Designing Sound

"'[REC] 3' trailer," by Clark Collis for Entertainment Weekly

"REC (2007) / Quarantine (2008): side-by-side comparison," by Matt Skuta on YouTube

"The debate over subtitles, explained," by Aja Romano for Vox

"No Country for Subtitles (Just Voices)," by Erik Olsen for The New York Times