After moving into a suburban home, a couple becomes increasingly disturbed by a nightly demonic presence. (IMDB).
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The “Everyone’s A Critic” Review
It is no surprise that “Paranormal Activity” has been compared to the last low budget monster hit, “The Blair Witch Project”. Whilst both films share a basic filmmaking style and an innovative marketing approach, this is where the similarities end.
To put it bluntly, if an episode of “Most Haunted” gives you the willies, “Paranormal Activity” will scar you for weeks. Not since the aforementioned “Blair Witch” have I been so terrified by a film a such a primal way. There are no CGI effects, no jump scares aided by a sudden noise on the soundtrack, this film scares you in a purely basic and effective way – what if something was in your room while you slept? This is something that easily makes everyone feel uneasy.
The first portion of the film takes it’s time to introduce us to the central couple and to gently ease us into their predicament. Therefore, the first time we witness the overnight footage of the pair’s bedroom it fills us with dread. As the film progresses, and as the phenomenon get increasingly disturbing, it is impossible to stop shivers spiralling down the spine.
There is no Hollywood inteference here – there is no real explanation for what is happening and no easy way out, this leads to a shocking and memorable climax.
If you are a horror fan that has been craving a quality scare, this is the one to watch.