Movie: Paranormal ActivityMPAA Rating: R for language
Running Time: 90 minutes (a guesstimate, because IMDb has the running time listed at 99 minutes and the film itself is much shorter than that)
Stars: Micah Sloat, Katie Featherston
Writer/Director: Oren Peli
My review for this much-buzzed about movie is gonna be quite short, because, if you're at all interested in seeing the movie chances are you've either seen it or know all there is to know about it. Plus, I have zero intentions on giving a plot synopsis based on the fact that I think anyone who sees this movie should know very little about the film to get the full effect (that's not gonna happen now though with the aforementioned hype). I will say though that the film is definitely one of the better horror films I've seen in the last 5-10 years (those who know me, know that I'm not that big on horror to begin with) and the low budget aesthetic that the small cast and crew work with is extremely effective in conveying sheer terror not only on the characters but in the poor saps in the audience. I very rarely get scared or shaken up after watching a movie, but I will admit that I got creeped out watching "Paranormal Activity". There are parts that seem a little hokey, and will cause unintentional laughs but those are pushed aside midway into the movie. The things I loved most about the movie aside from the low budget thrills, would have to be the lack of gore and bad acting. It goes to show that gore when used well is fine but is not always needed (and sure isn't scary). All I will say is that if you've been looking for a good creepy movie to see with your significant other or on a date, THIS is the movie you take them too. Go see this as soon as humanly possible, you will not regret it.
3.5/5 stars.
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