Quarantine 2 Happens Simultaneous With the First Film
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Quarantine 2 follows someone who escaped the vicinity of the tainted apartment building from Quarantine trying to fly to Nashville - with hamsters.
Written by The Horror Czar, Don Sumner
June 29, 2011
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Release: 17 June 2011 (U.S. limited theatrical) November 15, 2011 (U.S. DVD Premier)
Directed by: John Pogue
Written by: John Pogue, John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle, Jaume Balaguero, Luis A. Berdejo and Paco Plaza
Starring:
George Back as Ralph
Andrew Benator as Co-Pilot Willsy
Mattie Liptak as George
Josh Cooke as Henry
Bre Blair as Paula
Lynn Cole as Bev
Josh Cooke as Henry
LAX is hectic, but the lovely flight attendants make it on time to the flight to Nashville leaving this evening. This isn't a full flight, but one of the flight crew (more attractive than I've typically seen on Delta) is anxiously awaiting meeting a boyfriend there upon landing. I guess the port in every storm concept rings true.
One of the passengers, Henry (Josh Cooke) has an animal carrier full of "hamsters" that he claims are the property of his elementary school class, and everyone believes him... especially the flight attendants who think he is cute. When one of those "hamsters" bites one of the passengers (George Back) the wheels begin to move in a very bad direction. That bitten passenger becomes ill soon after takeoff, foaming at the mouth and puking all over the place. That's merely gross and annoying until he gets out of his seat and starts attacking people. Then it gets serious.
An emergency landing doesn't help the passengers on this plane because they have become quarantined - unable to leave the vicinity of the plane. That's a good thing, because those who do succeed in getting outside are promptly shot. As the passengers succumb to the virus one by one it is up to a lone stewardess and a sharp-tongued child (Mattie Liptak) to find the way out and survive the night.
Quarantine 2: Terminal is a continuation of the events found in Quarantine, which is a remake of the Spanish film [REC]. In the Spanish original as well as the English language remake the concept is that the events of those trapped in the midst of a virus outbreak that causes zombie-like behavior are captured by onsite video cameras wielded by a newsman. In Quarantine 2: Terminal that element is abandoned completely for the more traditional method of filmed action. That is a good thing in my view, because it does seem that the "live action filming" method of storytelling 
may be temporarily played out... Good concept that works in the right circumstances, but not preferred for every single movie made. Let's give that one a rest and come up with the next great concept, please.
The result is that Quarantine plays a bit more like a traditional zombie movie (or, not- a- zombie movie, as these are "infected" rather than zombies) but inside an enclosed area where escape is not possible. I was reminded, at least in some ways, of Flight of the Living Dead, but Quarantine is completely without the comedic elements this film has. Very straight and intense, Quarantine 2: Terminal is all drama and seriousness.
The gore is great in this film, and the suspense is built up very nicely. Frankly, my expectations were low for this sequel to a remake, but the film pleasantly surprises. The gore is great, the characters elicit some caring about what happens to them, and the resolutions to a few lingering mysteries from [REC]/Quarantine are quite welcomed. Keep one thing in mind though - I believe the criticisms of Quarantine in comparison to [REC] are generally unwarranted, and that mindset colors the opinion of Quarantine 2. If one is determined to pick the best parts of the original and compare them to the same scene in the English-language remake then they can certainly find some bitch fodder... but as a stand-alone that remake stands firm. There is inherent value in remaking foreign horror for U.S. audiences and doing away with 
subtitles, if for no other reason than some just can't enjoy a movie with subtitles... and that doesn't make them bad people. I call this out because there will certainly be those brainwashed by the Horror Intelligentsia to hate Quarantine 2: Terminal for its core elements i.e. sequel of a remake, disrespecting foreign horror, etc. To all of you, don't bother watching it, you will hate it; move on to the next film that your Intelligentsia gurus dictate should be esteemed... as usual. Oh, and don't forget to flame people in your preferred horror forum.
For the rest of us - free thinking Horror Freaks - Quarantine 2 should be viewed with an open mind. The elements of good horror are there, and as a film on its own this is a good and original stab at suspense, gore, jump-scares and anticipation of the inevitable demise of your favorite characters. Good stuff in my book, and a good horror film for us Freaks.
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