Quarantine 2: Terminal picks up the infection story from the first film but swaps the claustrophobic apartment building for an airplane and an isolated terminal. A routine flight quickly turns into chaos when a passenger suddenly becomes violently ill.
The crew makes an emergency landing, only to realize they’re now trapped inside a quarantined facility as the mysterious rabies-like virus spreads from person to person.
Cast and Characters
The film stars Mercedes Mason as Jenny, a flight attendant who steps up as the story’s main heroine. Alongside her is Josh Cooke (also known for Young Sheldon) as Henry, a biology teacher who seems to know a little too much about the infection.
Mattie Liptak plays George, a young boy traveling alone, who lends the story emotional weight.
Review
Here’s the thing about Quarantine 2: Terminal: it’s one of those movies where the synopsis sounds a lot more exciting than what you actually get on screen. The idea of a deadly infection breaking out mid-flight has so much potential for tension and originality, but the execution never quite reaches the level of fear and suspense you’d expect.
That said, if you’re just looking to kill some time with a straightforward outbreak movie, it’s watchable enough. The action moves quickly, and there are a few entertaining moments, but overall, it doesn’t bring anything new to the zombie/infection genre.
What pulled me out of the story most was the behavior of the supposed professional emergency response team. Instead of acting trained and methodical, they came across as panicky, disorganized, and completely irrational. Since the outbreak is contained in a small, isolated space, their over-the-top reaction felt exaggerated and a little silly.
And then there’s the ending. Like many horror sequels, it sets up the possibility of a Quarantine 3, 4, 5… You get the idea. But instead of leaving you intrigued, it just feels like an unnecessary attempt to drag out a franchise that’s already running out of steam.
Final Thoughts
Quarantine 2: Terminal isn’t the worst movie you could watch on a Friday night, but it’s far from a must-see. If you’re in the mood for a casual, no-strings-attached outbreak thriller, it might do the trick. Just don’t go in expecting the intensity of [REC] or even the first Quarantine.
⭐ Rating: 2/5
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