What then of the warning not to watch the film alone? Well, the thing is, had I watched the film alone then I might have been spared the embarrassment of having my entire family see me screaming three times in quick succession at the end of the film. The ending is pretty good and quite a surprise so I found myself screaming for the first time in years!
The region 2 release has an audio commentary with Oren Peli and the original ending to the film too. I really prefer the way the film ended in the theatrical release and I am glad that they changed the ending after initial screenings. The best of the special features is the “Film Your Own Paranormal Activity” short film winners. At the end of the UK screenings of the film, viewers were encouraged to shoot their own paranormal short films. You can view all of the three-minute entries at Icon’s Prepare To Be Scared YouTube channel but the UK DVD and Blu-Ray release features the ten finalists in the competition.
Would I recommend Paranormal Activity? Definitely. It is short, thrilling, and scary, just like a good horror should be. Whereas Blair Witch Project was underwhelming after all the hype, Paranormal Activity actually is that scary and certainly worth a viewing.
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Article comments
1 - Victor Lana
I agree with you, Emm. After watching this I couldn't get to sleep and thought about it long afterwards. That tells me something about how good (or scary) it was.
2 - Bizz
I found this movie to be everything it was advertised to be. The pacing was perfect,and although their wasn't a lot of action to the flick, I found myself on the edge of my seat the whole time.
This, in contrast to the uber-disappointing film 'The Fourth Kind,' which spends the entire film trying to shove suspense in the face of its audience, and failing miserably at it I might add.
3 - Lou
Maybe I’m too old or lack empathy but I just wasn’t scared, I watched a well made and well acted bit of work, there is nothing wrong with it. The pace was good, everything was in place, Katie held my attention most but that’s probably the Testosterone effect although to be fair her acting was exceptional.
To see something this well done and on a tiny budget really shows up the BlockBusters.
My lack of empathy aside it’s a good movie and I’d give it my vote.
Regards Lou
PS The script’s better than Avatar
4 - Matt
Great review for the film. I watched it with a female friend, and I think she would certainly agree with you. The film terrified her somewhat, and it was quite amusing to prank her a few times later in the evening :)
Personally, I didn't find it particularly scary but then I seem to be immune to horror films and laugh more than feel afraid.