---
title: "Quarantine"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/quarantine-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13812
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Quarantine (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/quarantine-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Quarantine is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A reporter and her cameraman fight for survival inside a CDC‑sealed apartment building."

### Why Watch
- The found‑footage style creates a raw, documentary feel
- Tight, claustrophobic setting heightens tension
- Effective blend of horror, sci‑fi and thriller elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited character backstory may leave some viewers wanting more
- Relies on familiar zombie tropes
- Tone & Suitability: The film is graphic and intense, suitable for mature audiences comfortable with gore and panic.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: claustrophobic, found-footage, intense, viral, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What filming style does the movie use?
It is presented in a found‑footage format, simulating handheld camera work.

### Q: Who directed Quarantine?
The film was directed by John Erick Dowdle.

### Q: When was Quarantine released in the United States?
It was released on October 10, 2008 in the US.

### Q: Is Quarantine an original story?
It is an American remake of the Spanish horror film REC.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 89 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Quarantine — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13812)
- [Quarantine (2008 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarantine_(2008_film))
- [Karanténa (film, 2008) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karant%C3%A9na_(film,_2008))
- [Nejlepší filmy na téma: karanténa | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/zebricky/nejlepsi/filmy/quarantine)
- [Quarantine (1989) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/166243-quarantine/prehled/)

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