Paranormal Activity (2007) – Modern Day Classic?

It doesn’t even seem like that long ago when Paranormal Activity was in theaters. I remember it was only released to small batches of theaters at first. I believe only one place had it in Charlotte, NC. This was in 2009 if my memory serves me correctly. It looks like October of 2007 is when Paranormal Activity was shown at the Screamfest Film Festival. I do like how it was marketed. It was very cool to have the fans demand that it comes to their town.

Will you get scared after the leap…

According to Paramount Pictures, “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.” Those demonic presences, never let you sleep…how insensitive. I remember this movie seriously freaked some people out in the theaters.

Paranormal Activity was written and directed by Oren Peli. The film stars Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat and Mark Fredrichs. One thing I like to hear is that the budget was estimated to be $15,000 and it grossed $107,917,283 (USA). You have to love that return on investment!

Paranormal Activity 3 will be released on October 21, 2011. Looks like they took characters from Oren Peli but has another writer and director.

Here is the trailer:

“Paranormal Activity” – Official Trailer [HQ HD]

Ok, this is the hottest new ‘Blair Witch Project’ -esque movie. We are alone at home and weird freaky things are happening. Do you believe? Coming to theaters on September 25, 2009. Starring: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, Amber Arms…

Reviews:

Paranormal Activity (2007) | filmsquish.com

I remember the hype a couple of weeks before Paranormal Activity hit the theatres. I was even sucked into it a little bit, having been shown the 'real-seeming' trailer full of blue night-vision shots of the ill-fated couple and their …

Paranormal Activity (2007,USA) « Andygeddon

Despite my reservations about “found footage” horror films (due largely to the somewhat annoying Blair Witch Project) I finally decided it was time I watched Paranormal Activity to see what the fuss was all about. If you haven't …

Paranormal Activity (2007) :: The Film Dissectors

"You cannot run from this." Paranormal Activity is a very critically underrated film, despite it's popularity.

Is It Better Than Avatar?: Paranormal Activity (2009)

Paranormal Activity (2007). Rated R. Starring: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat. Directed by: Oren Peli. Tagline: What Happens When You Sleep? Running time: 86 Minutes. DVD. Quick summary: After noticing some strange …

“Paranormal Activity” Interview with Micah and Katie

www.mannythemovieguy.com My fun interview with the actors from “Paranormal Activity,” Micah Sloat and Katie Featherston. We talked about *** What were their activities prior to “Paranormal Activity?” *** The genesis of the film *** Steven Spielberg’s…

Paranormal Activity Actors Interview – Stars of Paranormal Activity – Katie and Micah

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‘Paranormal Activity’ Cast Interview

Back Stage talks to actors Micah Sloat and Katie Featherston, the stars of the low-budget horror film ‘Paranormal Activity.’ www.backstage.com

Oren Peli on Paranormal Activity

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So…what do you think? Modern day classic? A bunch of hype? Do you think you could make a film scarier than this? Let us know!

EDITOR’S NOTE: Be sure to check out MVP’s own review of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY provided by Streebo himself – during the initial limited theatrical run.