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[REC] 3: Genesis

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[REC] 3: Genesis is a 2012 Spanish horror film directed by Paco Plaza and the third feature in the [REC] film series. The story begins at a wedding reception that is disrupted by a violent outbreak, connecting the franchise's infection-driven horror with a more conventional narrative structure. The film is especially associated with its deliberate shift away from the handheld found-footage presentation used in the earlier entries.

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Is [REC] 3: Genesis found footage the whole way through?

No — it begins as found footage shot by a wedding videographer but famously switches to conventional cinematography partway through. That break with the series' signature format is the film's most discussed choice.

Do I need to watch [REC] and [REC] 2 before [REC] 3: Genesis?

Not strictly, because Genesis shifts to a new setting and new characters rather than continuing the quarantined apartment storyline of the 2007 original and its 2009 sequel. It still takes place in the same infection-driven universe, so recognizing the outbreak rules adds context.

Who directed [REC] 3: Genesis?

Paco Plaza directed it solo in 2012, after co-directing the first two [REC] films with Jaume Balagueró. Balagueró in turn took the reins alone for [REC] 4: Apocalypse in 2014.

What is [REC] 3: Genesis about?

A wedding reception in Spain descends into chaos when guests begin turning violent from the franchise's infection. The story follows the bride, Clara, as she fights to reunite with her groom, Koldo, through the outbreak.

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