Paranormal Activity (2007)

Paranormal Activity (2007)

Directed by: Oren Peli
Screenplay by: Oren Peli

Genre: Horror | Mystery | Thriller
Running Time: 86 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Theater

Don't see it alone.

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Comments: There are movies that are made for theaters; Paranormal Activity is the kind of movie suited for a December night at home alone. In theaters, you're inevitably going to run into the jackasses that scream entirely too much or are just assholes in general, thus ruining the entire effect of the film. These assholes always seem to sit by me. Paranormal Activity is a solid film that's definitely creepy, but only if you're able to become completely enveloped in the film. The ending, while effective, unfortunately takes the "realism" out of the film and turns it into a standard Hollywood horror film (thanks Steven Spielberg!). However, the original ending (you can watch it here) isn't all that special either, so I guess it's a toss up as to which one you like better. After considering it for all of thirteen seconds (I literally just watched the original ending in the midst of writing this review), I like the Spielberg version a bit better. However, the best first-person horror film ending still goes to The Blair Witch Project. Anyway, I definitely recommend Paranormal Activity, but save it for the home theater. It'll be much more effective that way.