[REC] 4: Apocalypse (2014) is the fourth installment in the Spanish horror series [REC], directed by Jaume Balagueró. The film is a continuation of the terrifying events that unfold after the outbreak of a virus that turns people into violent, infected zombies. It follows Ángela Vidal (Manuela Velasco), the only survivor from the previous films, as she is rescued and taken aboard a quarantined ship, only to discover that the nightmare is far from over.

Plot Spoiler
The movie begins with Ángela being rescued from the building where the infection started in the previous films. She is brought aboard a naval vessel to be quarantined and observed by medical personnel. However, she soon realizes that not everyone aboard the ship is as safe as they seem. Unbeknownst to Ángela, the virus has somehow found its way onto the ship, and the infection begins to spread once again.

As the outbreak resurges, Ángela, along with a small group of survivors, must navigate through the ship while trying to fend off the infected crew members. The situation escalates when it’s revealed that a government scientist, in an attempt to experiment with the virus, has intentionally infected the crew to study its effects. As the ship’s systems begin to fail, the survivors struggle to escape, but Ángela is faced with the responsibility of stopping the infection from reaching the outside world.

In the final act, Ángela kills the scientist, preventing further spread of the virus. However, just as she believes she’s found a moment of peace, the film ends with a cliffhanger: a brief glimpse of the infected virus spreading beyond the ship, leaving the fate of humanity uncertain.

Budget & Box Office
With a production budget of $5 million, [REC] 4: Apocalypse grossed approximately $15 million globally. While the film performed decently at the box office, its commercial success was somewhat limited by the niche appeal of its horror genre. The movie’s success was bolstered by its strong following among fans of the [REC] franchise, and its eventual success in home video and streaming platforms helped it gain further recognition.