The podcast discusses the 2008 horror film "Quarantine," an American remake of the 2007 Spanish film "Rec." The host, James Agee, expresses his disappointment with the film, feeling it doesn't live up to the original. He notes that the remake uses many of the same shots and dialogue as "Rec," but with some changes, such as the setting and the characters' backgrounds.
The podcast then delves into a detailed analysis of the film, discussing the plot, characters, and kills. James Agee provides background information on the cast and crew, including the actors and stunt performers. He also praises the makeup and special effects, particularly the design of the infected characters.
The host then proceeds to count the kills and infected characters in the film, totaling 23. He notes that the kill ratio is 9 females to 14 males and calculates that a kill occurs every 3.87 minutes on average.
James Agee awards the "Golden Chainsaw" for the coolest kill to the character Elise, who is beaten to death with a camera. He also gives the "Dull Machete" for the lamest kill to the young woman who dies in the hallway.
The podcast concludes with James Agee expressing his preference for the original "Rec" over the remake and thanking his patrons for their support. He also reminds listeners to practice social distancing and hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The movie "Quarantine" is a 2008 American remake of the 2007 Spanish film "Rec".
2. The movie follows a news crew, including Angela Vidal (played by Jennifer Carpenter) and her cameraman Scott, as they document the night shift at a fire station.
3. The crew responds to an emergency call at an apartment building, where they become trapped with the residents.
4. The residents begin to show symptoms of a mysterious illness, which is later revealed to be a fast-acting rabies-like virus.
5. The virus is highly contagious and airborne, causing the residents to become violent and aggressive.
6. The crew and residents are quarantined in the building by the authorities, who are trying to contain the outbreak.
7. As the night progresses, the crew and residents try to find a way to escape the building and uncover the source of the virus.
8. The movie features a number of intense and violent scenes, including a dramatic finale in which the remaining survivors are attacked by the infected.
9. The movie has a total of 23 kills or infections, with a kill rate of approximately one every 3.87 minutes.
10. The movie has a sequel, "Quarantine 2: Terminal", which was released in 2011.
11. The movie was filmed on a 35-foot tall custom-built set, with a 26-day shooting schedule.
12. The cinematographer, Ken Seng, used a combination of handheld camera work and static shots to create a sense of tension and realism.
13. The movie's makeup effects were designed by Robert Hall, who also worked on the original "Rec" movie.
14. The movie's cast includes Jennifer Carpenter, Jay Hernandez, and Columbus Short.
15. The movie was directed by John Eric Dowdle, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Drew Dowdle.