Robert Pattinson says Twilight craze is like ‘a virus’

London: ‘Twilight’ actor Robert Pattinson has described the film’s sequel’s growing craze as ``a virus.``The star, who was present at the UK fan party for New Moon, said he is surprised by the movie’s popularity.

``We went to Japan earlier on in the year. There wasn`t that much of a reaction - but last week when we went again, it suddenly exploded, the same as here,” the Telegraph quoted him as saying. He added: “I don`t know how, it just explodes so quickly. It takes seven months to take hold - it`s like a virus.`` “I`m only here for a couple of hours. I used to live round the corner - it`s really bizarre being in Battersea Park. ``It`s so funny being close to home and the same thing happens. I always thought it was a foreign thing.`` The film released in the UK on November 20. ANI