Paranormal Activity

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g3rt1Feb 15, 2011

Well it take me some time to decide to watch this film, i was warn by my friends not to take the risk but i decided to watch it . And was terrible, i dont know who the hell think that this film is scary... i think that it should be called notWell it take me some time to decide to watch this film, i was warn by my friends not to take the risk but i decided to watch it . And was terrible, i dont know who the hell think that this film is scary... i think that it should be called not "paranormal activity" but "invisible man is crazy" because thats all.......Now i know what to except from Paranormal Activity 2.... NOTHING....BORING… Expand

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Sarlacc12Feb 5, 2011

Paranormal Activity 2 is a well done movie. It is suspenseful and can be quite frightening. The first few scenes are kinda boring but the movie does pick up and becomes quite interesting. It is no where near as frightening as it's reputation though.

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RumblebeeloveNov 26, 2010

This one has a slow pace, but once you get there it is really unnerving. Definitely see this one with a group of people for the best effect. It may be a little silly at times, but the feeling of a good movie is there.

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Execute_Order_6Nov 25, 2010

I tried to get into it, but i just couldn't. It's not scary. The only truly scary scene is the scene where they hear a loud noise downstairs

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carloorlacNov 15, 2010

This movie is simply ridiculous. Even though it is supposed to be scary, I just had a bunch of good laughs. The action is close to zero, and the characters are quite annoying, especially the girl... If I were the demon, I would escape fromThis movie is simply ridiculous. Even though it is supposed to be scary, I just had a bunch of good laughs. The action is close to zero, and the characters are quite annoying, especially the girl... If I were the demon, I would escape from her! Moreover, this idea of filming had already been used in The Blair Witch Project... an epic fail... presented like the scariest movie ever, it's been fun all the time!!!!!!!… Expand

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IanM197Oct 29, 2010

Paranormal Activity, the film that touted itself as the best-of-it's-breed, the scariest of the "first-person film" genre, actually doesn't do a half-bad job. It's definitely scary (if the sound of the footsteps walking up the stairs in theParanormal Activity, the film that touted itself as the best-of-it's-breed, the scariest of the "first-person film" genre, actually doesn't do a half-bad job. It's definitely scary (if the sound of the footsteps walking up the stairs in the dead of night doesn't fill you with dread, nothing will) and it's both fun and terrifying watching the escalation of what happens throughout the movie. People obviously hate it, and people obviously love it. I was on the loving side. For the first time ever in this genre, I look forward to what the sequel can bring to the table.… Expand

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Skull-o-maniaOct 22, 2010

Those of you who think that the first movie was good you have no sense of what a good movie is let alone a horror movie. Seriously, Paranormal Activity what such a bunch of mindless cliche and terrible script writing. I was so utterly boredThose of you who think that the first movie was good you have no sense of what a good movie is let alone a horror movie. Seriously, Paranormal Activity what such a bunch of mindless cliche and terrible script writing. I was so utterly bored by this movie I would've left had I not fallen asleep to the non-eventfulness of the movie. This movie shows more how Hollywood has stooped to the level of making good commercials than that of good movies. What's that you say, it was made by college kids. That may be so, but still I'm utterly repulsed by how much money this movie made. Beyond that other movies have been made from college level people that were 100 times better than this piece of filth. So angry (even a year later) for watching and hour and fifteen minutes of a movie where nothing happens, there is only fifteen minutes where this movie engaged me. Obviously this movie should have been only fifteen minutes and I would have been happy, but no it dragged on for about 90.

Maybe they'll get it right this time. But I'd rather be watching The Walking Dead on AMC then spending my money on this new cash cow crap-a-thon… Expand

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Stephchan1901Oct 12, 2010

Though this movie has been called nothing more than just a piece of great marketing. I happen to believe that like the Blair Witch Project in 1999, PA scares you... and keeps you scared. I was kind of disturbed by the ending, but its a horrorThough this movie has been called nothing more than just a piece of great marketing. I happen to believe that like the Blair Witch Project in 1999, PA scares you... and keeps you scared. I was kind of disturbed by the ending, but its a horror movie, and couldnt expect a happy ending. Though the people in this film were actors, you cant help but to think about the actual accounts that inspired the movie.… Expand

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JamesNWAOct 11, 2010

It's not a bad movie but it disappointed so many people because of the way it was hyped up by the media. The sequel looks far better and a lot more scarier.

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babaganush96Oct 8, 2010

While I can see why people found this film scary, this is no where near as frightening as some would have it. There's a lot of not very much happening, the only thrilling scene is the very last one- and there's three of them.

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JordyAtkinsSep 23, 2010

I get the idea of the film. A generic haunting or such and the couple use a sensible option of trying to record everything to see whats happening. As the movie progresses, it just seems ages to get going and then when it does, theres no realI get the idea of the film. A generic haunting or such and the couple use a sensible option of trying to record everything to see whats happening. As the movie progresses, it just seems ages to get going and then when it does, theres no real shock value. I'm a bad jumper in films, someone shouts bang, and i'm more likely to jump even if i know its coming. Yet at no point in this film did it make me just, everything was just a bit too cheesy and predictable. No worth the money really, but the blu-ray version looks immaculate because of the graphics… Expand

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feardrinkerSep 1, 2010

Certainly a polarizing movie, as other posters have noted. For those with vivid imaginations, this movie is a rare treat; what is left unshown is what scares you. I give this movie a 9 because it is the first movie to actually scare me inCertainly a polarizing movie, as other posters have noted. For those with vivid imaginations, this movie is a rare treat; what is left unshown is what scares you. I give this movie a 9 because it is the first movie to actually scare me in some time. True, the bickering yuppie couple cn be annoying at times, but the tension that is carefully built throughout the movie more than makes up for this. Also, to those who didn't like the ending (I'm one of them): I have read that the ending was a concession to producers or distributers. The director intended something else.… Expand

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moviefanAug 31, 2010

Don't be fooled by the critics high ratings, this movie was 95% boring with only one or two semi-scary or interesting moments, both of which ended quickly with no real drama or interest. I was very disappointed, the ending was abrupt and asDon't be fooled by the critics high ratings, this movie was 95% boring with only one or two semi-scary or interesting moments, both of which ended quickly with no real drama or interest. I was very disappointed, the ending was abrupt and as bland and un-descriptive as the entire film and made me wonder what the purpose was of watching the entire movie, I wish I had not.… Expand

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ERG1008Aug 19, 2010

Couple have weird goings on in house, decide to set up a camera to capture odd happenings on film, lunacy!
Hand-held camera jump fest which doesn't add that much in the way of originality to the genre.
One or two scary moments but let down byCouple have weird goings on in house, decide to set up a camera to capture odd happenings on film, lunacy!
Hand-held camera jump fest which doesn't add that much in the way of originality to the genre.
One or two scary moments but let down by silly stuff. If I heard a massive noise downstairs in the middle of the night,the first thing I'd grab wouldn't be a video camera & then continue filming whilst my girlfriend went bonkers.
Thought the ending undid a lot of the work & tension that the rest of the film had built up. The alternate ending, albeit a lot more blunt, fitted better.… Expand

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nboley08Aug 16, 2010

Nowhere near as scary as its closely related movie "The Blair Witch Project", but still much scarier than the average "Saw" movie. I'm not somebody to believe in demons and that type of exorcism stuff, but this film is genuinely creepy andNowhere near as scary as its closely related movie "The Blair Witch Project", but still much scarier than the average "Saw" movie. I'm not somebody to believe in demons and that type of exorcism stuff, but this film is genuinely creepy and very wellmade. Some of the demon's antics are dumb and pointless and just showing off by the filmmakers (turning the lights on and off) but it's hard not to be captivated by this little horror film.… Expand

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AlexAug 16, 2010

the scariest film i have watched. scarier than blair witch, and the only film to ACTUALLY scare me. if you liked blair witch, you'll like this. its a film everyone should see. a TRUE horror, not like the grudge, or those excuse-of-a-horrorthe scariest film i have watched. scarier than blair witch, and the only film to ACTUALLY scare me. if you liked blair witch, you'll like this. its a film everyone should see. a TRUE horror, not like the grudge, or those excuse-of-a-horror films they seem to be releasing more and more often nowdays.… Expand

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JBJan 28, 2010

Anyone calling themselves a horror fan that doesn't recognize the genius of this has no clue. This is a landmark film in the genre, and genres need a huge kick in the pants every now and then to keep them fresh. Deserves to be mentioned Anyone calling themselves a horror fan that doesn't recognize the genius of this has no clue. This is a landmark film in the genre, and genres need a huge kick in the pants every now and then to keep them fresh. Deserves to be mentioned with the likes of Night of the Living Dead, Halloween, Ringu, and Blair Witch.… Expand

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LarryWJan 23, 2010

If you need blood and CGI to scare you then don't see this movie. If you like minimalist horror in which your imagination provides the effect, you will love this movie

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IanHJan 23, 2010

First of all, if you are looking for a real scary movie, don't look for paranormal activity. There are only two genuinely scary parts, and one is shown on previews. The movie is only scary to those who don't watch scary movies. A First of all, if you are looking for a real scary movie, don't look for paranormal activity. There are only two genuinely scary parts, and one is shown on previews. The movie is only scary to those who don't watch scary movies. A door slam scared the crap out of people in the TV ads for the DVD. It's not scary, it's more like well-written suspense. The movie delivers enough depth to be a cut above other "scary" films, and I? have to say the acting is pretty good. Still, if you're looking for a real scare, look elsewhere.… Expand

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NoahDJan 22, 2010

I love scary movies...I mean i search everywhere for movies that actually give me nightmares. And most movies don't but this one did. I actually found myself sleeping with a nite lite. I heard the hype...but i don't ever listen or I love scary movies...I mean i search everywhere for movies that actually give me nightmares. And most movies don't but this one did. I actually found myself sleeping with a nite lite. I heard the hype...but i don't ever listen or believe it. I went into this movie with no knowledge of it except that it was supposed to be scary and it was. Imagination...imagination is what u need to get this movie. obviously those dorks who give the movie 3's and 0's have none and are forced to watch gore filled movies for a chill...personally gory movies only make me laugh...any how this is one of the scariest movies I've ever seen.Its a must see!… Expand

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EliasCJan 22, 2010

Leave it to the Reality TV generation to think that this tedious and unscary film is entertaining. I'd rather watch my sister's travel videos.

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SamHJan 17, 2010

This movie is scary. I don't care what people think. It is truly scary. It's not the typical, gory killer thrasher movie that we're used to. No, the scare of this movie is all psychological. The fear of some unknown being This movie is scary. I don't care what people think. It is truly scary. It's not the typical, gory killer thrasher movie that we're used to. No, the scare of this movie is all psychological. The fear of some unknown being lurking around haunting someone for years is the exact thing that scared me to death when I was a little girl. The fact that you can't see it makes the movie even scarier. The movie was made to look real, just like previous movies such as Cloverfield and Quarantine. Some believed it was real. And when it got out that it wasn't, I heard many people say it wasn't scary anymore. Now, I don't understand this. Why can't the movie itself be scary without it being real? It's also true that very few scary parts happen in the movie. This is to add to the fear of anticipating more things to happen, and goes on along with the underlying meaning of the movie plot. Plus, it adds to the real feeling of the movie.… Expand

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zJan 15, 2010

All i watch are scary movies...ive been waiting for this movie to come out on dvd so i could get it...to be totally honest i was bored the first half of the movie...at no time while watching was i scared...i was amused...barely...at a couple All i watch are scary movies...ive been waiting for this movie to come out on dvd so i could get it...to be totally honest i was bored the first half of the movie...at no time while watching was i scared...i was amused...barely...at a couple things that happened in the movie...the movie sucked and what sucks is that i got it expecting it to be great and wanting it to be great so i was disappointed...i wouldnt recommend this movie to anyone...at all...ever...no clue how it got such good ratings.… Expand

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JamesH.Jan 12, 2010

It certainly does have a believable creepiness about it, but there is way too much where nothing happens, the bickering and so forth. So much happens at night when it

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DerekP.Jan 12, 2010

It may have been the ridiculous hype, or it may just have been my preference, but I found Paranormal Activity incredibly...average. Almost painfully so. I got a few chills, but I was never fully frightened and the film just didn't have It may have been the ridiculous hype, or it may just have been my preference, but I found Paranormal Activity incredibly...average. Almost painfully so. I got a few chills, but I was never fully frightened and the film just didn't have enough story to tell.… Expand

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PaulaD.Jan 11, 2010

Simply scary. And enjoying with an entire audience of theatre goers who jumped and screamed at the same time made it even more enjoyable and engrossing.

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MostProfitableFilmEver...ForShameJan 10, 2010

Laughable "acting". Would have helped if the woman was good looking. NO redeeming qualities. Do not watch ever. EVER.

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BenC.Jan 10, 2010

I was incredibly disappointed. After reading all the hype, I thought the movie might actually be scary, but instead I saw lots of garbage camera work, whispering voices, and loud bangs. Probably the worst movie I've seen in a long time, I was incredibly disappointed. After reading all the hype, I thought the movie might actually be scary, but instead I saw lots of garbage camera work, whispering voices, and loud bangs. Probably the worst movie I've seen in a long time, and certainly the least scary.… Expand

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JTJan 9, 2010

An okay build up that ultimately leads to a hugely unsatisfying payoff. You know that old saying "Less is more"? In this case, less is less. The characters are probably the most annoying people I've ever seen on film. I wanted them both An okay build up that ultimately leads to a hugely unsatisfying payoff. You know that old saying "Less is more"? In this case, less is less. The characters are probably the most annoying people I've ever seen on film. I wanted them both to die within a half an hour. One of the most disappointing and least scary horror films I have ever seen.… Expand

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KeithT.Jan 8, 2010

My daughter could not watch the ending.

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ClarenceYJan 6, 2010

I just laughed at this "scary" movie. I would call this a comedy movie, people really forgot what a true horror movie is!

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KyleHJan 4, 2010

If you think Saw is the greatest horror series of our decade, this movie isn't for you. If you think a horror movie has to have blood, gore, and in your face action then this movie isn't for you. If you think Inglorious Bastards If you think Saw is the greatest horror series of our decade, this movie isn't for you. If you think a horror movie has to have blood, gore, and in your face action then this movie isn't for you. If you think Inglorious Bastards was nothing but boring dialog, then this movie is not for you. If you enjoy movies that are based on building suspense then you will love this movie. If you're tired of all the crappy remakes that are plaguing the horror genre (Friday the 13th, The Stepfather, Halloween, etc.) then you will find this movie refreshing.… Expand

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RyanS.Jan 3, 2010

It's like a cheap version of Drag Me To Hell. Except that actually had humor; this has boredom. The hour and a half that it took to watch this felt like twice that. And the ending sucked.

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RupertLJan 3, 2010

It was absolutely horrifying. You walk out to find the demon has actually replaced the movie with a youtube clip, written and directed by a child, filmed by an epileptic in a nightclub.

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St.TerryW.Jan 3, 2010

I was skeptical at first. But this movie is not that bad if you let yourself get into it. Its not a perfect movie but it is fun. Thats what i really enjoyed about it. This movie had lots of atmosphere, and i had been missing that from most I was skeptical at first. But this movie is not that bad if you let yourself get into it. Its not a perfect movie but it is fun. Thats what i really enjoyed about it. This movie had lots of atmosphere, and i had been missing that from most "horror" movies these days. i really enjoyed this and it scared my fiance so now she reacts to any noise at all at night time. When a movie can get into someones head, i consider it very well done. Congratulations to the people who put this together, and I congratulate the actors for doing an excellent job.… Expand

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RobbR.Jan 1, 2010

Over hyped! What a waste of money to own, renting is bad enough!

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MikeD.Jan 1, 2010

Overrated... not scary at all, I wish they had gone all the way with the idea instead of just toying around with a few minor thrills.

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SFraserJan 1, 2010

I'm a male in my 30's and i've no doubt seen hundreds of horror movies in my life. When I was little I was scared of every type of horror movie (Halloween, Friday 13th etc) but being older I don't find anything scary..at I'm a male in my 30's and i've no doubt seen hundreds of horror movies in my life. When I was little I was scared of every type of horror movie (Halloween, Friday 13th etc) but being older I don't find anything scary..at all. Nowadays have a different experience watching horrors, I find them enjoyable and just entertaining. When the movies over I move on but...Cheers in a huge way to the makers of this movie to actually get under my skin for the first time in over 10 years! I WAS actually scared and creeped out by this movie! I thought it had some excellent acting and good building in suspence and I loved the look of the camera work! The makers of this movie should be really proud of themselves and this great achievement, and they should read all these negative reviews on here because it seems like they are all written by the same person...one-noted people with little or no imagination...and rating this a 0 and 1..I mean, grow up people don't be stupid.… Expand

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SteveF.Jan 1, 2010

Everybody who didn't find this movie scary and believed it was funny are all a bunch of idiots. Yeah you know who you are...morons.

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Jean-PierreD.Dec 30, 2009

I can think of 3 reasons why anybody would rave about this movie: 1) You're terribly afraid of the dark and it provides some sort of cathartic experience; 2) You're a money-worshipping American (pardon the oxymoron) and you're I can think of 3 reasons why anybody would rave about this movie: 1) You're terribly afraid of the dark and it provides some sort of cathartic experience; 2) You're a money-worshipping American (pardon the oxymoron) and you're fascinated about how a clever guy could make nearly 100 million dollars from a 15 grand investment; 3) You're a journalist or geek in love with the YouTube-like character of the movie and its viral marketing, all of which showcases the current power and influence of the Internet (and, of course, YOU are the Internet, in these Web2.0 times, so the Internet's greatness is nothing but an extension of your own personal greatness). If you judge a movie by old, useless criteria such as narrative, pacing, photography, etc, this one shows itself as exactly what it is: a student's experiment, with all the flaws inherent to a novice's work. But again, in these Web2.0 times, don't you dare suggest that novices are anything short of geniuses, not even that people can always improve, whether they're 18 or 68 years old.… Expand

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DylanB.Dec 30, 2009

Terrible!!! Out of the 100 minutes about 15-20 minutes actually give you a slight tingle. 30 seconds freaks you out. Its one of those movies that you could go to with your girlfriend to get her to snuggle up. Then you make out for the rest Terrible!!! Out of the 100 minutes about 15-20 minutes actually give you a slight tingle. 30 seconds freaks you out. Its one of those movies that you could go to with your girlfriend to get her to snuggle up. Then you make out for the rest of the film.… Expand

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BillF.Dec 30, 2009

worst movie I've ever seen in my whole life!!!!! do not waste your time and money!!! totally not scary, nothing happened literally the whole movie! incredibly bad.

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WilliamC.Dec 29, 2009

Paranormal Activity: It

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yorculpaDec 29, 2009

This movie relies on the viewer having a vivid imagination. It brilliantly conjures up fears that dwell within most or some of us. Not for those who like being spoon fed their stories. If you didn't like it, perhaps it's not the This movie relies on the viewer having a vivid imagination. It brilliantly conjures up fears that dwell within most or some of us. Not for those who like being spoon fed their stories. If you didn't like it, perhaps it's not the film that's boring.… Expand

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RyanC.Dec 29, 2009

How do you make a box office hit? Apparently all it requires is an incredibly low budget piece of garbage that teases at scaring you and does nothing more than bore you for three-quarters of the entire film. By the time anything that some How do you make a box office hit? Apparently all it requires is an incredibly low budget piece of garbage that teases at scaring you and does nothing more than bore you for three-quarters of the entire film. By the time anything that some may consider 'scary' starts you're too bored to even give a damn. The only way this film was entertaining to watch was all the Mystery Science Theater commentary we made during the entire film.… Expand

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JustinP.Dec 29, 2009

Anyone who gives this movie a bad rating was obviously scared bowelless from the film. I, myself haven't slept well since watching this.

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StanWDec 28, 2009

Terrible movie. Why do they never turn the lights on at night? Why don't they lock the bedroom door? Why don't they sleep with a night light on? Why do they never go to a church to get away from the demon? I hate these hand held Terrible movie. Why do they never turn the lights on at night? Why don't they lock the bedroom door? Why don't they sleep with a night light on? Why do they never go to a church to get away from the demon? I hate these hand held camera movies. This movie and The Blair Witch movie should be banned for being so bad.… Expand

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EvanW.Dec 28, 2009

I can't believe how excited I was to see this boring, slow paced, waste-of-my-life film. I laughed more than I was scared.

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TrudeDDec 26, 2009

Those who say this is scary are obviously joking or so annoyed at wasting their monay that they want others to waste theirs as well, cause no one could seriously be scared of rubbish like that.

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GrantZDec 24, 2009

This, has to be one of the best horrors i've ever seen since Amusement. Its a true chiller, with bits that generally aren't expected. The film has to have the slowest 35 minutes at the start ever. However this all changes quickly, This, has to be one of the best horrors i've ever seen since Amusement. Its a true chiller, with bits that generally aren't expected. The film has to have the slowest 35 minutes at the start ever. However this all changes quickly, the spirits makes itself known and bloody hell is it scary. The film uses sound rather than jumpiness, in the version i watched nothing leapt out. The closest thing to jumping out was a shadow moving towards the screen. A benchmark in horror.… Expand

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Sam'sMomDec 23, 2009

Terrible. Extremely boring. Not scary at all.

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LanHDec 21, 2009

This movie isn't scary which just ruins the whole point of it. Towards the end our whole cinema was laughing because everyone was making jokes about it.

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PaulHDec 15, 2009

Boring and anti-climatic, not that it would have even taken much at the end to reach some kind of peak compared to the rest of the "film." I'm glad I didn't pay to see this movie. If I had, I most certainly would have walked out to Boring and anti-climatic, not that it would have even taken much at the end to reach some kind of peak compared to the rest of the "film." I'm glad I didn't pay to see this movie. If I had, I most certainly would have walked out to get a refund.… Expand

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SiebeVDec 15, 2009

I really think this is overhyped as a horror movie, it didn't scare me at all. the plot was really lame and there were some long boring parts in this movie. so you would think i´d give this movie a really bad rating. but the fact I really think this is overhyped as a horror movie, it didn't scare me at all. the plot was really lame and there were some long boring parts in this movie. so you would think i´d give this movie a really bad rating. but the fact of the matter is, that in this movie almost nothing happens. and it still manages to keep a severe tension on its audience, you keep waiting for something horrifying to happen even when there´s really nothing happening. the person who made this is a fucking genius, but as a movie to watch for a good scare not so much. its more like, a good example for actual horror movies to use sound better, and learn to build up tension.… Expand

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OliDec 14, 2009

It's definitely not the scariest movie ever made, but it works well at building suspense and keeping you on the edge of your seat.

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TJDec 14, 2009

One of the worst movie ever screened in cinema. Wasted more than 1 hour 30 min of my life watching this crap. I want a refund for the movie ticket! Once bitten twice shy, so don't even think of making Paranormal Activity. Just realise One of the worst movie ever screened in cinema. Wasted more than 1 hour 30 min of my life watching this crap. I want a refund for the movie ticket! Once bitten twice shy, so don't even think of making Paranormal Activity. Just realise that I have wasted another 3 mins writing this review.… Expand

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AveryBDec 13, 2009

The scariest thing about the movie is that it cost me $14.

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JohnHDec 12, 2009

Let me summarize: If you liked Blair Witch and found it scary, you will find this scarier. If you didn't, this movie will be a joke. It takes the scariest bits of Blair Witch, improves on them, and reminds us that what you can't Let me summarize: If you liked Blair Witch and found it scary, you will find this scarier. If you didn't, this movie will be a joke. It takes the scariest bits of Blair Witch, improves on them, and reminds us that what you can't see is far scarier than what you can. I'll be honest, this was by far the scariest movie I have EVER seen. The acting and script was very realistic, and the low frequency ambience that fills the cinema is extremely effective. There is no blood, no gore, just suspense that builds up and up, and ends in a spectacular climax. The ending is not at all cheesy (A monster jumping at the camera actually works in a movie like this, because the camera actually exists), and will actually freak you out. No kidding.… Expand

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JamesCDec 9, 2009

A fantastic film that manages to keep a huge amount of suspense throughout the the whole experience. People who are expecting things to jump out or massive amount of gore will not be happy but if a movie is designed to be scary and is then A fantastic film that manages to keep a huge amount of suspense throughout the the whole experience. People who are expecting things to jump out or massive amount of gore will not be happy but if a movie is designed to be scary and is then it is very successful.… Expand

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DavidVDec 8, 2009

Quite possibly the worst movie of all times. The problem isn't that it isn't a typical psycho killers movie. The problem is that it makes you feel nothing because nothing is happening. A door moving slightly at night or a Quite possibly the worst movie of all times. The problem isn't that it isn't a typical psycho killers movie. The problem is that it makes you feel nothing because nothing is happening. A door moving slightly at night or a chandelier moving aren't "scary." Some hail it for its "suspense" and "jump scares," but it completely lacks those, unless you're one of those people that already believes this type of crap is possible and thus just become involved with it as if you believed this could be you. Skip on this movie at all cost.… Expand

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KristianV.Dec 7, 2009

People have forgotten what a good horror movie is. Its not about gore, its not about jump scares, and its not about big psychos killing stupid teenagers. Horror is about atmosphere, suspense and a sense of terror. And this movie is terrific People have forgotten what a good horror movie is. Its not about gore, its not about jump scares, and its not about big psychos killing stupid teenagers. Horror is about atmosphere, suspense and a sense of terror. And this movie is terrific in all the important areas. The large majority of people that rate this movie negatively are simply expecting the wrong things.… Expand

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MarkDDec 7, 2009

I can see why this movie would divide opinion. It's not a typical in your face Hollywood horror. No, less is more is what this is about. It's subtle and it plays on your childhood fears of the dark, noises in the night ect. I can see why this movie would divide opinion. It's not a typical in your face Hollywood horror. No, less is more is what this is about. It's subtle and it plays on your childhood fears of the dark, noises in the night ect. It's a slow burner too so those without any patience or imagination will obviously wonder what all the fuss is about for the first 3/4 hour or so. But those who get it will see the pacing and subtly as the films greatest strengths. So give Paranormal Activity a chance. Yes, you might hate it and it almost certainly won't get to you straight away. It didn't scare me at first but it was a film that i thought about long after i left the cinema, especially when i was in bed alone!… Expand

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MarkLDec 5, 2009

To be honest, I liked this film and I found it quite entertaining. But really, the only value I got from it is that I found it hilariously funny. As a horror movie, it really, really fails. It is just not scary. At all. I laughed most of the To be honest, I liked this film and I found it quite entertaining. But really, the only value I got from it is that I found it hilariously funny. As a horror movie, it really, really fails. It is just not scary. At all. I laughed most of the way through, and I'm easily scared by films.… Expand

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CarlosSDec 5, 2009

I can't believe there is people who thought this was scary. It was so boring! There was really nothing scary about this at all.

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LJH.Dec 4, 2009

This film is 106 minutes long. The first 90 of those minutes is entirely made up of lights flicking, random foot steps and the occasional growl. I know it had a low budget, but this doesn't even look like a film! It looks like something This film is 106 minutes long. The first 90 of those minutes is entirely made up of lights flicking, random foot steps and the occasional growl. I know it had a low budget, but this doesn't even look like a film! It looks like something that a guy has thrown together at home and posted on youtube. You would need a lot of patience to sit through this mind-numbing rubbish since it spends a lot of time trying to build up tension (and failing) until it finally amounts to a very disappointing ending. It's been described as 'the film that terrified America'. If this is the case, America needs to grow some balls.… Expand

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StanDNov 28, 2009

What's the big deal? Why are all the critics so ga-ga over this boring film? Doesn't come close to living up to the hype. It's a great concept, but in reality this film is very uninteresting. There's not a single moment What's the big deal? Why are all the critics so ga-ga over this boring film? Doesn't come close to living up to the hype. It's a great concept, but in reality this film is very uninteresting. There's not a single moment of true suspense let alone horror. Nothing remotely scary, and the ending is predictable from the beginning, but the last shot was cheesey and amateurish. This is really for kids who like to be scared when told to be so, something for the DVD player on a night when there's little else going on...… Expand

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guytNov 27, 2009

Considering it's low budget and cliche focus, paranormal activity really does deliver. Even sceptics will find it difficult not to get caught up in a truely terrifying flick. Even I found myself coming home and checking the net to see Considering it's low budget and cliche focus, paranormal activity really does deliver. Even sceptics will find it difficult not to get caught up in a truely terrifying flick. Even I found myself coming home and checking the net to see if the videos were real or fake! Not a film to watch at home, go to your local theatre bronto and get the atmosphere.… Expand

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CodymNov 23, 2009

Sacry? that would be the last word i would use to describe this cheap flick. I honestly laughed more at the supposed "Scariest movie of the year" then i had at most comedies! The acting was poorly done, the attempts at psycological horror Sacry? that would be the last word i would use to describe this cheap flick. I honestly laughed more at the supposed "Scariest movie of the year" then i had at most comedies! The acting was poorly done, the attempts at psycological horror were boring and left one feeling let down. I would only recommend this movie to groups of friends who would like to get a good laugh at this pathetic attempt.… Expand

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PrishNov 23, 2009

One of the best horror movies I have seen in a long time. Gems like this are what keep me coming back.

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EdwardMNov 22, 2009

This was an amazingly overrated and overhyped film. I can't imagine any thinkiing person over 25 liking this. It's a film school project for someone who was blown away by the Blair Witch Project when they were 14. I kept telling my This was an amazingly overrated and overhyped film. I can't imagine any thinkiing person over 25 liking this. It's a film school project for someone who was blown away by the Blair Witch Project when they were 14. I kept telling my wife who was asleep at this screening at 5:15:26 pm on November 22nd, that there was going to be a payoff. There was too much buzz for there not to be a payoff. Trust me-there's no payoff. That the American movie going public thought this was great-including some national critics- is a symptom of the dumbing down of America. It was the equivalent of all the adults who heard Sarah Palin open her mouth back in November and thought she was commander in chief material.… Expand

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DanielW.Nov 20, 2009

A fine line separates good horror movies from the ones that merely manipulate our visceral reactions to things that go bump in the night. Things go bump in the night in this movie, alright, but the movie builds slowly and spends a lot of A fine line separates good horror movies from the ones that merely manipulate our visceral reactions to things that go bump in the night. Things go bump in the night in this movie, alright, but the movie builds slowly and spends a lot of time lingering on the couple's believable shifting emotions as they try to figure out what to do by day, only to return to bed at night. Some of the night scenes are truly unnerving precisely because they do not deliver the jolts that we have been trained to expect from other superficially similar films. Ultimately, the movie does sort of revert to type, and I could have done without the final shot. But the audience I saw this movie with suffered deliciously, and I was still shaking from it hours later. Peli will have more than $15000 to work with next time he shoots a film. Let's hope the creativity that his low budget elicited from him this time around is not shot to hell by more money, and by the formulaic expectations that come with it.… Expand

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BrentMNov 16, 2009

Easily the scariest move I've ever seen. The best movie this year in my opinion, even if you don't get scared easily, this movie will make you terrified. The whole audience was shocked and this movie plays on your mind for days and Easily the scariest move I've ever seen. The best movie this year in my opinion, even if you don't get scared easily, this movie will make you terrified. The whole audience was shocked and this movie plays on your mind for days and even weeks. GO SEE IT IF YOU'RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO GET THE CHANCE TO.… Expand

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dizzycNov 16, 2009

As was already stated, most of the action was shown on the trailer. not much else happens. i suppose its worth seeing at least once but its not a movie i would purchase or really reccomend to other people.

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PeteHNov 16, 2009

Scary? Suspenseful? How about Weak. Let-down. Overblown. Camera-shaking nausea. My favorite parts were the night scenes- not because they were frightening, but because the camera wasnt swinging like it was attached to the head of a drunken 8 Scary? Suspenseful? How about Weak. Let-down. Overblown. Camera-shaking nausea. My favorite parts were the night scenes- not because they were frightening, but because the camera wasnt swinging like it was attached to the head of a drunken 8 year old boy. The only redeeming quality was the acting/writing in the first half of the film.… Expand

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JoshuaTNov 15, 2009

Completely abysmal! Horrible! Do not waste your time. I had never heard of this movie and decided to see it. Never heard of any "hype" good god...worst movie I've yet to see!

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DanielV.Nov 14, 2009

Not scary at all, but I enjoyed it.

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AdeCNov 13, 2009

I'm giving it a 7 for the fact that the marketing buzz succeeded in getting me to go see it in the first place. I think it was a lost opportunity, the "ordinariness" which made it so effective in the first forty five minutes slowly I'm giving it a 7 for the fact that the marketing buzz succeeded in getting me to go see it in the first place. I think it was a lost opportunity, the "ordinariness" which made it so effective in the first forty five minutes slowly weighs it down towards the end.… Expand

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MarissaNNov 12, 2009

I was really hoping for a scary movie - and this was so not it. An attempt some sort of Blair-Witch style "real footage" movie. The story line was based more on the couple arguing than paranormal activity - which takes up about 10 minutes I was really hoping for a scary movie - and this was so not it. An attempt some sort of Blair-Witch style "real footage" movie. The story line was based more on the couple arguing than paranormal activity - which takes up about 10 minutes combined MAX throught the entire movie. Not scarey - not eventful - and real footage? don't kid yourself. and don't waste your money.… Expand

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RichardSNov 12, 2009

This was a movie made for silly girls. There is nothing scary, and it is so slow, nothing happens in it either. I knew after 15 minutes that this movie was a waste. Thank god we got our money back. She should have at least showed some tit.

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MichelleHNov 9, 2009

By the time you get to the "scary parts," you're impatient, exhausted, frustrated and laughing at yourself for believing all the effing hype.

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ChristianJNov 8, 2009

PA is extremely over-hyped, it didnt even scare 1 time. When i saw this movie I was hoping to be scared s*****ss but it really didnt scare me has "Blair Witch Project" did .. I dont recommend this movie at all! IT SUCKS! (the 1 is because PA is extremely over-hyped, it didnt even scare 1 time. When i saw this movie I was hoping to be scared s*****ss but it really didnt scare me has "Blair Witch Project" did .. I dont recommend this movie at all! IT SUCKS! (the 1 is because the couple in the movie acted really good throught the film).… Expand

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robertiNov 8, 2009

Wholesome young adults in sunny San Diego trying to cook up a scarey movie--the non=Blair witch project...no spooky woods, or empty houses with basements, or even the remote hint that this might be related to some ephemeral true thing. Wholesome young adults in sunny San Diego trying to cook up a scarey movie--the non=Blair witch project...no spooky woods, or empty houses with basements, or even the remote hint that this might be related to some ephemeral true thing. Should have been shot in a remote New England town...and why, pray tell, didn't these adorable young 'uns just leave?… Expand

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ToddA.Nov 7, 2009

_Paranormal Activity_ is best at couching the supernatural in realism. While certainly fitting and skillful, the actors are not your generic, hard-bodied, Hollywood starlets, and they seem likable and benignly plain. The movie similarly _Paranormal Activity_ is best at couching the supernatural in realism. While certainly fitting and skillful, the actors are not your generic, hard-bodied, Hollywood starlets, and they seem likable and benignly plain. The movie similarly forgoes sensationalized digital scares and the tired butchery of films like _Saw_ for a clever and effectively balanced mix of harrowing shocks that accompanies the subtle and steady breakdown of the lead characters. At times, Katie and Micah may seem to make foolish decisions, but even that contributes to the authenticity of their performances. How well would someone adjust to the fact or even entertain the idea that a haunting, something that betrays all reason, is happening in his or her own home? Not well, of course. Additionally, this camera work, although still a … Expand

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DevarreaGNov 7, 2009

This movie is trash. It had a clever marketing campaign that tricked me into believing that it was worth my money. I give it a two because the only good parts were in the las 20 minutes. Besides that you should stay away from this pile of This movie is trash. It had a clever marketing campaign that tricked me into believing that it was worth my money. I give it a two because the only good parts were in the las 20 minutes. Besides that you should stay away from this pile of rotting garbage.… Expand

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ZaraCNov 6, 2009

I thought this was a laughably bad movie. The acting was unbelievable from the beginning and the 'youtube' element of the movie fell flat on its face. 90% of this movie is just tedious mind numbing set up to an anti climax. None of I thought this was a laughably bad movie. The acting was unbelievable from the beginning and the 'youtube' element of the movie fell flat on its face. 90% of this movie is just tedious mind numbing set up to an anti climax. None of it is scary, nor tense, just irritating.… Expand

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CaitNov 6, 2009

Anyone who said this was boring or needed special effects clearly knows nothing about film. The minimalism of "paranormal" was pure genius, and the writing and acting were so natural and incredibly believable. So what if it looked like a Anyone who said this was boring or needed special effects clearly knows nothing about film. The minimalism of "paranormal" was pure genius, and the writing and acting were so natural and incredibly believable. So what if it looked like a YouTube video? It was SUPPOSED to. That's what made it so believable, and therefore, very scary. The build-up was well-paced and built up to a terrifying climax. The end though, was admittedly, sort of a cop out. "Katie was never seen again" ? (or whatever) Lame. But everything else was great.… Expand

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CindyCNov 4, 2009

Slow, creeping dread interspersed with jump-out-of-your-seat shocks. A top-notch horror flick without the gore. Paranormal Activity deserves all the hype. Don't miss it!

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MartyVNov 3, 2009

In true "Blair Witch" style, Paranormal Activity makes you believe that what you are watching is actually happening. The gradual buildup throughout the film keeps viewers on the edge of their seat as things begin to intesify as the film In true "Blair Witch" style, Paranormal Activity makes you believe that what you are watching is actually happening. The gradual buildup throughout the film keeps viewers on the edge of their seat as things begin to intesify as the film progresses. Think of it as the Blair Witch project except things actually happen.… Expand

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AndréBNov 3, 2009

Very good movie to what it proposes. It doesn't promise much, but it's a good movie to get you scared. You probably will be able to sleep just well at night. But that's ok.

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TannerWNov 2, 2009

Don't believe the hype for this movie at all. Completely boring from start to finish. So terrible, and even laughable at certain "scary moments" Skip it all together.

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ChrisPNov 2, 2009

I gave this movie one point because my sister's ghost-believing friend thought it was really scary, so I guess maybe other people who believe in ghosts will like this too. The two main characters do absolutely nothing to fix their I gave this movie one point because my sister's ghost-believing friend thought it was really scary, so I guess maybe other people who believe in ghosts will like this too. The two main characters do absolutely nothing to fix their problem, which makes for a really boring film. The ending to this movie is probably the biggest insult to the audience I've ever seen, and isn't worth the 90 minutes of "building up." I wish I had burned my $10 bill and spent my hour and a half staring at a brick wall; it wouldn't be more enjoyable but at least that way the filmmakers wouldn't have gotten money for this piece of crap.… Expand

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EliJ.Nov 1, 2009

A lot of people from my school said this movie was horrifying. Well, it isn't. First off, half the movie is the two people arguing about the paranormal activity and what to do about it. Second, any real person would leave that house and A lot of people from my school said this movie was horrifying. Well, it isn't. First off, half the movie is the two people arguing about the paranormal activity and what to do about it. Second, any real person would leave that house and go to a fucking church to stay for a while. I mean maybe one night of a few weird moments is one thing, but when it happens like 10 time...jesus there is so many goddamn things wrong with this movie. The only scary part was the thought that a piece of worthless shit like this could even hit the big screen.… Expand

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TimJNov 1, 2009

The only reason this film receives a "1" from me is for how much fun we had driving home in awe that any person would say that this was worth viewing. Avoid this film!

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ChrisVOct 31, 2009

Ok, so, this is scary?? pfff.. i just saw it like 10 minutes ago and, believe me, not scary, its frustrating how the camera moves a lot, and yes, you can feel like horror on the main characters, but they dont transit it.. the only thing i Ok, so, this is scary?? pfff.. i just saw it like 10 minutes ago and, believe me, not scary, its frustrating how the camera moves a lot, and yes, you can feel like horror on the main characters, but they dont transit it.. the only thing i liked about this movie whas that it is kinda truly tio reallity, because they say that when one person is haunted by a demon its because this presence whant to posses his soul :S.. but the movie its kinda boring, i whas very sleepy and its saturday night and its only 11:30 pm.… Expand

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DGOct 31, 2009

Here's the ingrediants to this movie... #1- Steal Blair Witch's handheld-camera really-happening horror concept. #2- Steal the nightvision lens and monster dragging young woman into the darkness tricks from "Quarantine". #3- Take Here's the ingrediants to this movie... #1- Steal Blair Witch's handheld-camera really-happening horror concept. #2- Steal the nightvision lens and monster dragging young woman into the darkness tricks from "Quarantine". #3- Take cliche "jump scene" tactics, and make the entire movie build up to the good ol' jump scene. #4- Make the characters too impossibly stupid to think to sleep in a well traveled public place like a shelter or park bench, where traditionally ghosts and goblins have a harder time snatching people. #5- And finally after stealing the entire movie concept from other recent horror movies coupled with horrendously unrealistic ignorances of the characters (the lead male actor seems to think he can kill the Demon by wrasslin' him or talking smack)...brag how it "only cost 15,000 dollars", so people will forgive its countless failings. If you're too old to have a slumber party, you're too old to not have the unoriginal and unrealistic plot sidetrack your attention. This is what happens when a few 8th graders get a derivitive idea, only it occurs to a full grown man with the money to see it to fruition.… Expand

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LarryE.Oct 31, 2009

This was the single most terrifying movie I have ever seen in my entire, I doubt I will ever be this scared ever again. Every single one of the "paranormal activities" scared me shitless. But on the other hand, it was also very funny, as This was the single most terrifying movie I have ever seen in my entire, I doubt I will ever be this scared ever again. Every single one of the "paranormal activities" scared me shitless. But on the other hand, it was also very funny, as Micah's sarcasm was very biting. But this movie... Wow. Just wow. Good luck sleeping after seeing this.… Expand

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sexysexyOct 31, 2009

It is absolutely the worst possible choice for a horror flick right now. The ending was scary, but that's it. Literally, the action was all in the trailer. If you MUST see it, then at least go late into the movie, like an hour late. It is absolutely the worst possible choice for a horror flick right now. The ending was scary, but that's it. Literally, the action was all in the trailer. If you MUST see it, then at least go late into the movie, like an hour late. Then you wont have to go through the slow, slow, agonizingly boring buildup. in groups, this movie is nothing but funny, and it's incredibly predictable thanks to a weird airplane-in-the-distance sound that comes before anything "paranormal" happens. It might be a slightly good movie if u go with just a girlfriend, but no other friends, maybe she'll make it a passable experience.… Expand

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KaylaH.Oct 31, 2009

To be completely honest, this movie was not as scary as they really wanted it to be. I agree with the Austin Chronicle on this one. It looks like something some people with no lives created for youtube and thought it would be a big hit. Well To be completely honest, this movie was not as scary as they really wanted it to be. I agree with the Austin Chronicle on this one. It looks like something some people with no lives created for youtube and thought it would be a big hit. Well they were wrong i was and am still not a huge fan of this move.… Expand

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AndyROct 31, 2009

OK - it's true, if you don't like bobbled cameras and are looking for some straight-up gore, this is not the movie for you. But this was a GREAT movie, one of the best I've seen all year. My wife had her face covered for OK - it's true, if you don't like bobbled cameras and are looking for some straight-up gore, this is not the movie for you. But this was a GREAT movie, one of the best I've seen all year. My wife had her face covered for minutes at a time, out of sheer dread, overcome by the suspense. Our audience squealed and squeaked and screamed just like the ones in the commercials. The director does a wonderful job of slowly ratcheting up the tension. The lack of special effects - the lack of some goofy Stan Winston-esque monster - add to the queasy anticipation. You're forced to use your imagination to fill in the blanks. The actors - particularly Katie Featherstone - are natural and likable. Ultimately, I can understand why someone expecting a slasher flick might be disappointed. While this is definitely a horror flick, it's less Wes Craven and more Alfred Hitchcock, less James Cameron and more Ridlley Scott. At the very least, it's worth seeing so you can decide for yourself.… Expand

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JeffreyOct 31, 2009

There are some long uneventful (read: boring) moments, but this does serve the movie when it's time for our protagonists to go to bed. You know something is about to happen... again. With dread, you wait for the next... scare is the There are some long uneventful (read: boring) moments, but this does serve the movie when it's time for our protagonists to go to bed. You know something is about to happen... again. With dread, you wait for the next... scare is the best way to put it. I don't scare easily. This movie made me jump several times and caused my skin to crawl long after I left the theater. In fact, it's been over a week now and I still feel like something is in the room watching me sleep. A great Halloween movie indeed!… Expand

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