adonis98-743-186503
After a young, middle class couple moves into a suburban 'starter' tract house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be somehow demonic but is certainly most active in the middle of the night. Especially when they sleep. Or try to. Paranormal Activity has it's moments and it's definitely way better than most found footage films but unfortunately not good enough either and the creepiest moment was probably the ending but other than that? I found it pretty boring to say the least and it's kinda sad. (5.0/10)
litabrooks-23132
Do not judge this original film by its many sequels because this is a genuinely terrifying movie which deserves every accolade thrown its way. Its making has also become legendary in film circles- it was made for a mere 15,000 dollars, shot in one locations by part time actors but the manner with which the director goes about the story is astonishing. It literally made many people jump up in their seats. Of course, all depends on how one views this film and sitting with friends and beer won't do it any justice. Watch this one if you haven't already.
torstensonjohn
A simple and extremely low budgeted film that will raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Shot with nothing less than a panoramic camcorder we take a voyeuristic ride into the spirited paranormal.A couple are terrorized by an unseen force. First, they try to film it - then they fight to stay alive.
The one thing that stands out to me is over and over again they keep doing the same thing, waiting way to long to call ANY other demonologist or exorcist. I was tremendously surprised the film had solid editing and the two actors were amazingly realistic in their approach.Each time the film transitions from day to night the footage switches, not being hand held but to stationary on tripod, but to the same static bedroom shot. Because the camera never moves, you're encouraged to scrutinize every single shadow. Your eyes will pick up every sense of that room. When your senses are heightened to that extent, any sudden moves deliver twice the force.
By any means this is not an OSCAR film but in sequence that relishes the mind and senses of horror. Next time you hear something go bump in the night, there's a chance - just a chance - that thoughts will turn to that static bedroom... and a hint of something moving. I give it a solid 6/10
conneralexzander
This is literally the worst movie I've ever seen. It is hours of boring, anticlimactic, unsatisfying, poorly acted disappointment. Whoever passes this movie as a good idea needs to be fired from life, because this was a complete failure. it literally had one scene worth watching, which is where the planquete catches on fire. I do not pass this as "good" mind you, I just really like fire. The ending was complete crap, and everything else in between was worse. It felt like it had no story line, but was put together by an amateur, as it was just a random sequence of events that did not mesh in any way. Please, watch something else. Do not be as foolish as I was, thinking that this would be a good film. It is literally the one movie I have ever regretted watching, and felt no emotion afterwords with the exception of disappointment.
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