
While the franchise consists of seven movies, the Paranormal Activity movies in order is different chronologically than it is by release date. The main thread of the found-footage franchise follows the sinister demon "Tobi" as he terrorizes families and households throughout the decades. The complex lore of the Paranormal Activity movies begins with the original 2007 film that introduces Tobi and his primary anchor for most of the series, Katie. As the films continue, the expanding backstory and interweaving network of characters gradually reveal a rich, detailed universe of supernatural horror.
The franchise includes backstories, time travel, recurring characters, and connections to Tobi and Katie. With such an intricate chronology, the question of where to start with the Paranormal Activity movies can seem daunting. Two franchise installments are prequels, and two interact directly with Katie's past. There is also an unofficial non-canon Japanese sequel, Paranormal Activity 2: Tokyo Night, but that...
The franchise includes backstories, time travel, recurring characters, and connections to Tobi and Katie. With such an intricate chronology, the question of where to start with the Paranormal Activity movies can seem daunting. Two franchise installments are prequels, and two interact directly with Katie's past. There is also an unofficial non-canon Japanese sequel, Paranormal Activity 2: Tokyo Night, but that...
- 1/1/2025
- by Seb Flatau, Shawn S. Lealos
- ScreenRant

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Terrifier 3
Some of the most chilling moments in horror movies stem not from what is explicitly shown on screen, but from what is deliberately left unseen. Off-screen deaths harness the power of suggestion, compelling audiences to imagine the gruesome details and confront their deepest fears. By avoiding explicit visual depictions, filmmakers tap into the audience's imagination, often evoking a more profound psychological impact that lingers long after the credits roll. These moments rely on atmosphere, sound design, and subtle cues to create a sense of unease, proving that sometimes, what we dont see is far more terrifying than what we do.
The most shocking off-screen deaths in horror films showcase how subtlety and implication can surprise and unsettle viewers. From the abrupt demise of beloved characters to cleverly implied fates that haunt the mind, these examples demonstrate the enduring power of the unseen. They upend expectations...
Some of the most chilling moments in horror movies stem not from what is explicitly shown on screen, but from what is deliberately left unseen. Off-screen deaths harness the power of suggestion, compelling audiences to imagine the gruesome details and confront their deepest fears. By avoiding explicit visual depictions, filmmakers tap into the audience's imagination, often evoking a more profound psychological impact that lingers long after the credits roll. These moments rely on atmosphere, sound design, and subtle cues to create a sense of unease, proving that sometimes, what we dont see is far more terrifying than what we do.
The most shocking off-screen deaths in horror films showcase how subtlety and implication can surprise and unsettle viewers. From the abrupt demise of beloved characters to cleverly implied fates that haunt the mind, these examples demonstrate the enduring power of the unseen. They upend expectations...
- 11/20/2024
- by Brighton Nelson
- ScreenRant

This post contains spoilers for the "Paranormal Activity" franchise.
When "Paranormal Activity" was first released in 2007, it was a small-scale, indie found-footage endeavor spearheaded by Oren Peli, shot with an initial budget of around $15,000. After the feature made some waves and was acquired by Paramount, the trajectory of this horror offering, which was initially meant as a standalone entry, changed forever. Now armed with a new alternate ending, "Paranormal Activity" had an unbelievably lucrative run at the box office, and this overwhelming success went on to spawn a highly profitable franchise with stories that sported interconnected timelines and a shared found footage convention. Although the first few entries feel fresh and effective, a case of franchise fatigue can be felt over time, especially with the most recent soft reboot, "Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin."
It is perfectly okay to watch the "Paranormal Activity" films (check out our ranking of them here) according to release order,...
When "Paranormal Activity" was first released in 2007, it was a small-scale, indie found-footage endeavor spearheaded by Oren Peli, shot with an initial budget of around $15,000. After the feature made some waves and was acquired by Paramount, the trajectory of this horror offering, which was initially meant as a standalone entry, changed forever. Now armed with a new alternate ending, "Paranormal Activity" had an unbelievably lucrative run at the box office, and this overwhelming success went on to spawn a highly profitable franchise with stories that sported interconnected timelines and a shared found footage convention. Although the first few entries feel fresh and effective, a case of franchise fatigue can be felt over time, especially with the most recent soft reboot, "Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin."
It is perfectly okay to watch the "Paranormal Activity" films (check out our ranking of them here) according to release order,...
- 11/4/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film

Horror and Halloween fans, get ready for a weekend of unparalleled thrills as Midsummer Scream returns to the Long Beach Convention Center from July 26 to July 28. This year’s event is set to be the largest yet, with organisers expecting a record-breaking attendance of 50,000 people. A limited number of tickets, including one-day, weekend, and VIP “Gold Bat” passes, are still available for purchase at MidsummerScream.com.
Midsummer Scream is more than just a convention; it’s a non-stop, weekend-long celebration of all things Halloween and horror. The event serves as the official kickoff to the spooky season, bringing together the biggest names in horror, the most exciting home haunts, and an extensive array of vendors. With over 300 exhibitors showcasing their wicked wares, attendees are guaranteed to find something delightfully devilish.
The highlight of the event is the Hall of Shadows, a massive space featuring multiple walk-through haunted attractions and displays.
Midsummer Scream is more than just a convention; it’s a non-stop, weekend-long celebration of all things Halloween and horror. The event serves as the official kickoff to the spooky season, bringing together the biggest names in horror, the most exciting home haunts, and an extensive array of vendors. With over 300 exhibitors showcasing their wicked wares, attendees are guaranteed to find something delightfully devilish.
The highlight of the event is the Hall of Shadows, a massive space featuring multiple walk-through haunted attractions and displays.
- 7/18/2024
- by Emily Bennett
- Love Horror

(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
Horror movies might be snubbed by snobs and ignored by the Oscars, but they've never gone out of fashion for one simple reason: horror makes money. Other genres, from westerns to rom-coms, have risen and fallen at the box office, but horror is the true final girl of cinema. That's a lesson that Blumhouse Productions founder Jason Blum took to heart after "Paranormal Activity" became the most profitable horror movie of all time, building his studio up around a model of producing low-budget horror movies with massive returns at the box office.
It's a model that has taken Blumhouse from strength to strength over the last decade, and yet Blum still had doubters when he set his sights on an adaptation of...
Horror movies might be snubbed by snobs and ignored by the Oscars, but they've never gone out of fashion for one simple reason: horror makes money. Other genres, from westerns to rom-coms, have risen and fallen at the box office, but horror is the true final girl of cinema. That's a lesson that Blumhouse Productions founder Jason Blum took to heart after "Paranormal Activity" became the most profitable horror movie of all time, building his studio up around a model of producing low-budget horror movies with massive returns at the box office.
It's a model that has taken Blumhouse from strength to strength over the last decade, and yet Blum still had doubters when he set his sights on an adaptation of...
- 10/30/2023
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film


Found footage horror evolves in an unexpected way: the Paramount horror movie series Paranormal Activity has a stage play in the works.
THR reports that “Simon Friend, the veteran producer who brought Life of Pi to Broadway, has picked up the license to the Paramount horror movie series with the intent of bringing it to the West End via his Simon Friend Entertainment.”
The stage play adaptation of Paranormal Activity is in early development and set to be penned by Levi Holloway, who previously wrote Grey House.
The 2007 found footage film that started it all, Paranormal Activity, was written and directed by Oren Peli. The microbudget feature, made on very little money, wound up grossing $193.4 million globally and successfully launched a franchise still going strong with Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin, most recently released in 2021 on Paramount+. The movies have grossed almost $900 million theatrically, THR reports.
In the initial...
THR reports that “Simon Friend, the veteran producer who brought Life of Pi to Broadway, has picked up the license to the Paramount horror movie series with the intent of bringing it to the West End via his Simon Friend Entertainment.”
The stage play adaptation of Paranormal Activity is in early development and set to be penned by Levi Holloway, who previously wrote Grey House.
The 2007 found footage film that started it all, Paranormal Activity, was written and directed by Oren Peli. The microbudget feature, made on very little money, wound up grossing $193.4 million globally and successfully launched a franchise still going strong with Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin, most recently released in 2021 on Paramount+. The movies have grossed almost $900 million theatrically, THR reports.
In the initial...
- 9/18/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com

With pop culture phenomenon Stranger Things already spreading its upside down-y tendrils to the stage this year, word arrives of another popular title making the jump to treading the boards. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paranormal Activity is in development as a play.
Oren Pelli's original micro-budget chiller starred Micah Sloat and Katie Featherston as a couple troubled by some demonic goings-on, all captured by security cameras, phones and camcorders.
The movie, made for a tight $15,000 (with extra for finishing touches and marketing when Paramount picked it up), has one of the most profitable ever made, earning $193.4 million and spawning a franchise that has so far earned close to a billion dollars.
Producer Simon Friend, who has movie-to-stage experience with The Da Vinci Code and Life Of Pi, will oversee the new potential play, while Levi Holloway, whose most recent work was horror-tinged Broadway show Grey House, is developing the script.
Oren Pelli's original micro-budget chiller starred Micah Sloat and Katie Featherston as a couple troubled by some demonic goings-on, all captured by security cameras, phones and camcorders.
The movie, made for a tight $15,000 (with extra for finishing touches and marketing when Paramount picked it up), has one of the most profitable ever made, earning $193.4 million and spawning a franchise that has so far earned close to a billion dollars.
Producer Simon Friend, who has movie-to-stage experience with The Da Vinci Code and Life Of Pi, will oversee the new potential play, while Levi Holloway, whose most recent work was horror-tinged Broadway show Grey House, is developing the script.
- 9/17/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies

Netflix is reshuffling its streaming offerings once again, and the latest round of movies set to leave the platform includes a few new horror classics. More specifically, if you're looking for a scary movie to watch in September, you'll have to cross Oren Peli's 2009 horror phenomenon "Paranormal Activity" off your to-watch list before then, as it's due to leave the streamer at the end of this month.
"Paranormal Activity" may not be the most enduringly scary horror touchstone of the past two decades (its slow burn scares were polarizing even upon initial release), but it's certainly among the most replicated. The shoestring-budget flick about a couple who set up security cameras to pinpoint the source of unusual happenings in their home was inescapable upon its release, earning nearly $200 million at the box office and spawning six sequels and spinoffs and counting. Along with J.J. Abrams' "Cloverfield," the film...
"Paranormal Activity" may not be the most enduringly scary horror touchstone of the past two decades (its slow burn scares were polarizing even upon initial release), but it's certainly among the most replicated. The shoestring-budget flick about a couple who set up security cameras to pinpoint the source of unusual happenings in their home was inescapable upon its release, earning nearly $200 million at the box office and spawning six sequels and spinoffs and counting. Along with J.J. Abrams' "Cloverfield," the film...
- 8/24/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film

Is it beginning to feel a little like 2020 to anyone else? As the major Hollywood studios continue to refuse even entertaining the completely reasonable requests from the striking actors' and writers' guilds, they've already started pushing back films that were previously set to arrive in the next couple of months, with more delays potentially on the way. Meanwhile, Netflix is doing better than ever -- although, in this case, it's thanks to their deeply unpopular but undeniably successful crackdown on password sharing and not because everyone is stuck at home with nothing else to do but finally stream those films and TV series they've been meaning to catch up on.
Speaking of which (how's that for a segue?), if you've been planning to watch any of the films or shows leaving Netflix in August 2023, now's the time to get cracking. There's nothing departing this month too likely to vanish completely into the streaming void.
Speaking of which (how's that for a segue?), if you've been planning to watch any of the films or shows leaving Netflix in August 2023, now's the time to get cracking. There's nothing departing this month too likely to vanish completely into the streaming void.
- 7/29/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film

(Clockwise from Top Left): Chicken Run (Dreamworks), Last Action Hero (Columbia Pictures), Starship Troopers (TriStar Pictures), Léon: The Professional (Buena Vista International)Graphic: AVClub
May is the start of the summer movie season which means Netflix—along with the other streamers—will have to up their game to...
May is the start of the summer movie season which means Netflix—along with the other streamers—will have to up their game to...
- 5/3/2023
- by Don Lewis
- avclub.com

Happy Thursday, everyone! We’re back today with the second set of interviews from our Indie Horror Month Revisited video series, featuring Oren Peli, the mastermind behind the Paranormal Activity franchise. During this first part of our interview with Peli, he discusses leaving behind his day job in hopes of making his first feature, the inspiration behind the idea of Paranormal Activity, finding cast members Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat, and the arduous road he traveled to ensure that the film would be enjoyed by fans on the big screen after a series of successful screenings.
Check out the first part of our Ihm: Revisited video interview with Oren Peli below, and be sure to head back here tomorrow for the second half of our in-depth discussion with Peli right here on Daily Dead.
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- 4/9/2021
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead

Over a decade ago, Paranormal Activity was unleashed upon audiences and became one of the most profitable films ever made and spawned a new horror franchise. The found-footage film, which was written, directed, produced, and edited by Oren Peli on a micro-budget, followed a young couple (Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat) who are haunted by a supernatural presence in their home. The…...
- 2/12/2021
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
From the moment my photographer, Josh Mundy, and I pulled into the parking lot at the Wyndham Garden in Sterling Heights, Michigan, I knew that Astronomicon 2 would be considerably more sizable than its predecessor. Attendees not only didn’t have to brave a foot of snow as they did last year, but positive word of mouth and good promotion allowed for the second effort to attract droves of people hoping to meet their favorites celebrities, or to just take part in the festivities.
In addition to the factors just mentioned, I could plainly see how even more exhibitor tables were added to the lobby area that was once again home to the Ghostbusters Detroit setup, a delight to visitors of all ages. But once you ventured to the showroom floor itself, you’d find a generous helping of artists, crafters and vendors who had something to please horror, sci-fi and comic book fans.
In addition to the factors just mentioned, I could plainly see how even more exhibitor tables were added to the lobby area that was once again home to the Ghostbusters Detroit setup, a delight to visitors of all ages. But once you ventured to the showroom floor itself, you’d find a generous helping of artists, crafters and vendors who had something to please horror, sci-fi and comic book fans.
- 2/11/2019
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
It's hard to believe it's been nearly ten years since the original Paranormal Activity made its debut on the festival circuit (it premiered in 2007, but didn't get a full theatrical release until 2009). I remember seeing the movie for the first time and being incredibly unsettled by it. I walked out of the theater into a creepy, foggy Los Angeles night, and kept all of the lights on in my apartment for the rest of the night before I ultimately fell into a restless sleep. I had read about how Steven Spielberg apparently thought his copy of the movie was haunted, and how he brought it back to his studio in a garbage bag because he didn't want it anywhere near his house.
I'm not sure how much of that Spielberg story is true and how much of it was crafted by a marketing team somewhere in order to add to the mystique of the movie,...
I'm not sure how much of that Spielberg story is true and how much of it was crafted by a marketing team somewhere in order to add to the mystique of the movie,...
- 2/2/2017
- by Ben Pearson
- GeekTyrant
There’s no denying the effect Oren Peli’s Paranormal Activity had on the horror genre and indie filmmaking as a whole. One of the reasons the movie was so believable was its stars, Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat. Their chemistry is… Continue Reading →
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- 1/31/2017
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
As an exclusive for our Patreon members, we’re happy to share with you guys and gals the complete unedited testimonials of your favorite horror personalities and stars. To view the videos here, make sure to log in to Dread Central… Continue Reading →
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- 12/23/2016
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
If you’re not partying it up in your best Miley Cyrus costume or passing out candy to adorable trick-or-treaters, GossipCenter suggests spending a spooky night taking in one (or all) of our 13 favorite Halloween flicks!
We’ve pulled together all the spookiest movies including everything from the horrifying original “Exorcist,” which debuted in 1973, to everyone’s favorite witch trio in 1993’s “Hocus Pocus.”
Check out the full list below and share your favorite film by tweeting us @GossipCenter or commenting on GossipCenter's Facebook page!
1. The Exorcist - (1973) Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair: When a teenage girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter.
2. A Nightmare on Elm St. - (1984) John Sacon, Johnny Depp, Ronne Blakely, Robert Englund: In the dreams of his victims, a spectral child murderer stalks the children of the members of...
We’ve pulled together all the spookiest movies including everything from the horrifying original “Exorcist,” which debuted in 1973, to everyone’s favorite witch trio in 1993’s “Hocus Pocus.”
Check out the full list below and share your favorite film by tweeting us @GossipCenter or commenting on GossipCenter's Facebook page!
1. The Exorcist - (1973) Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair: When a teenage girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter.
2. A Nightmare on Elm St. - (1984) John Sacon, Johnny Depp, Ronne Blakely, Robert Englund: In the dreams of his victims, a spectral child murderer stalks the children of the members of...
- 10/31/2014
- GossipCenter
Delivery: The Beast Within attempts psychological horror on a realistic scale – well, as realistic as fake reality television can be – but in attempting to blur the lines between a Hellish pregnancy and deeply-rooted mental insanity, writer/director Brian Netto creates a found footage horror film without much intrigue or flavor. Mokumentary horror films are no longer a dime a dozen, and while a film like The Possession Of Michael King finds fresh, frantic new ways to introduce horrific scares, Delivery: The Beast Within feels lifeless, repetitive, and frustratingly underwhelming. It’s possible to find ways to inject genre craziness into films favoring a human vibe, but Netto would rather make demonic possession just a suggested afterthought, going the route of an even further watered-down Paranormal Activity copycat – minus a creeping sense of unnerving terror.
The Massy family are the latest subjects of America’s reality TV obsession, inviting viewers into...
The Massy family are the latest subjects of America’s reality TV obsession, inviting viewers into...
- 9/29/2014
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
There are so many sub-genres in horror. The vampire movie, zombie apocalypses, torture porn. But there's nothing more classic and purely fright-inducing than the things that go bump in the night. To celebrate this week's release of The Invoking, we bring you our Top 13 Favorite Haunted House Movies.
Is anything creepier than when your own house turns against you? You can (theoretically) get away from zombies, vamps, slashers and werewolves. But when your own home sweet home is the enemy… it's tough to recover from that.
We have some great Honorable Mentions to start off with. Fantastic director James Wan really seems to have a knack for the haunted house movie as he has one entry on the list itself and also gets a nod for Insidious, a creative look at the inner, an outer, workings of a haunted house. A Haunting in Connecticut was impressive as, in addition to the actual haunting going on,...
Is anything creepier than when your own house turns against you? You can (theoretically) get away from zombies, vamps, slashers and werewolves. But when your own home sweet home is the enemy… it's tough to recover from that.
We have some great Honorable Mentions to start off with. Fantastic director James Wan really seems to have a knack for the haunted house movie as he has one entry on the list itself and also gets a nod for Insidious, a creative look at the inner, an outer, workings of a haunted house. A Haunting in Connecticut was impressive as, in addition to the actual haunting going on,...
- 2/17/2014
- by Scott Hallam
- DreadCentral.com
Demons. To quote Micah Sloat from Paranormal Activity... they suck. Still, they make great fodder for movies, and right now we've got the first word on the latest project from Gonzalo López-Gallego (Apollo 18, Open Grave).
From the Press Release
Atlas Independent, the affiliate company of Charles Roven’s Atlas Entertainment, announced today that they will produce Sanctuary Vs. Sanctuary, which will be directed by Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego (Apollo 18, Open Grave) from a script written by Ryne Douglas Pearson (Knowing).
William Green and Aaron Ginsburg will produce for Atlas Independent. Atlas Entertainment’s Richard Suckle, Unbroken Pictures’ Bryan Bertino (The Strangers) and Adrienne Biddle will executive produce. Highland Film Group (Hfg) will handle worldwide sales and will introduce the film to international buyers at the upcoming European Film Market in Berlin.
Sanctuary Vs. Sanctuary follows three documentarians who travel to South America to investigate a town which mysteriously disappeared from the map.
From the Press Release
Atlas Independent, the affiliate company of Charles Roven’s Atlas Entertainment, announced today that they will produce Sanctuary Vs. Sanctuary, which will be directed by Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego (Apollo 18, Open Grave) from a script written by Ryne Douglas Pearson (Knowing).
William Green and Aaron Ginsburg will produce for Atlas Independent. Atlas Entertainment’s Richard Suckle, Unbroken Pictures’ Bryan Bertino (The Strangers) and Adrienne Biddle will executive produce. Highland Film Group (Hfg) will handle worldwide sales and will introduce the film to international buyers at the upcoming European Film Market in Berlin.
Sanctuary Vs. Sanctuary follows three documentarians who travel to South America to investigate a town which mysteriously disappeared from the map.
- 1/30/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Paramount Pictures didn't release a "Paranormal Activity" installment this year, but is planning to release two next year. One of them will be "Paranormal Activity 5," while the other is a Latino spin-off, called "Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones." Today we have a new international trailer for "The Marked Ones," which shows a completely different group of characters, but takes place in the same world as the previous films. In fact, it explains how everything is tied to Katie (Katie Featherston) and Micah (Micah Sloat) from the first movie. "The Marked Ones" is directed by Christopher Landon (Burning Palms) and is set to hit theaters on January 3rd, 2014. "Paranormal Activity 5" will follow on October 24th, 2014. Trailer:...
- 11/23/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
With Halloween in the air, we thought it would be fun to reach out to the horror genre's biggest and brightest stars - both legends in the industry and up-and-coming superstars - to ask them two quick questions: What's your biggest fear, and what's your favorite scary movie? Read on for the results!
Some of the results will make you laugh. Some will make you shiver... and some, well some are just too funny for words. Sit back and get ready to hear from the likes of Anne Rice, John Carpenter, Robert Englund, the "Ghost Adventures" crew, cast members from "The Walking Dead," George A. Romero, and many - Many - more. Who knows? You may even find some new movies you should check out or at least revisit.
Let the scares begin!
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Jace Anderson
Writer - The Toolbox Murders (2004), Schism, Night of the Demons (2009), Mother of Tears
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Some of the results will make you laugh. Some will make you shiver... and some, well some are just too funny for words. Sit back and get ready to hear from the likes of Anne Rice, John Carpenter, Robert Englund, the "Ghost Adventures" crew, cast members from "The Walking Dead," George A. Romero, and many - Many - more. Who knows? You may even find some new movies you should check out or at least revisit.
Let the scares begin!
A
Jace Anderson
Writer - The Toolbox Murders (2004), Schism, Night of the Demons (2009), Mother of Tears
1) I...
- 10/30/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
If you’re not partying it up in your best Miley Cyrus costume or passing out candy to adorable trick-or-treaters, GossipCenter suggests spending a spooky night taking in one (or all) of our 13 favorite Halloween flicks!
We’ve pulled together all the spookiest movies including everything from the horrifying original “Exorcist,” which debuted in 1973, to everyone’s favorite witch trio in 1993’s “Hocus Pocus.”
Check out the full list below and share your favorite film by tweeting us @GossipCenter or commenting on GossipCenter's Facebook page!
1. The Exorcist - (1973) Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair: When a teenage girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter.
2. A Nightmare on Elm St. - (1984) John Sacon, Johnny Depp, Ronne Blakely, Robert Englund: In the dreams of his victims, a spectral child murderer stalks the children of the members of...
We’ve pulled together all the spookiest movies including everything from the horrifying original “Exorcist,” which debuted in 1973, to everyone’s favorite witch trio in 1993’s “Hocus Pocus.”
Check out the full list below and share your favorite film by tweeting us @GossipCenter or commenting on GossipCenter's Facebook page!
1. The Exorcist - (1973) Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair: When a teenage girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter.
2. A Nightmare on Elm St. - (1984) John Sacon, Johnny Depp, Ronne Blakely, Robert Englund: In the dreams of his victims, a spectral child murderer stalks the children of the members of...
- 10/29/2013
- GossipCenter
If the last week of October arrived without a healthy dose of Halloween-oriented programming ... well, it couldn't be the last week of October.
As people of all ages get ready to celebrate, with or without costumes, various television networks will be doing the same. Here's a sampling of some of the offerings intended to be treats more than tricks.
"The Good Witch's Destiny" (Sunday, Oct. 27, Hallmark Channel): Repeating from its premiere the previous week, the sixth of Catherine Bell's fantasy movies makes the birthday of her supposed-sorceress character Cassie quite memorable.
"Paranormal Activity" (Sunday, FX): Which forces are causing a young couple (Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat) great alarm in their home? They use video equipment to find out in this cost-effective 2007 horror hit.
"Hocus Pocus" (Sunday, ABC Family): The first of the last five of the channel's "13 Nights of Halloween" includes this seasonal movie favorite,...
As people of all ages get ready to celebrate, with or without costumes, various television networks will be doing the same. Here's a sampling of some of the offerings intended to be treats more than tricks.
"The Good Witch's Destiny" (Sunday, Oct. 27, Hallmark Channel): Repeating from its premiere the previous week, the sixth of Catherine Bell's fantasy movies makes the birthday of her supposed-sorceress character Cassie quite memorable.
"Paranormal Activity" (Sunday, FX): Which forces are causing a young couple (Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat) great alarm in their home? They use video equipment to find out in this cost-effective 2007 horror hit.
"Hocus Pocus" (Sunday, ABC Family): The first of the last five of the channel's "13 Nights of Halloween" includes this seasonal movie favorite,...
- 10/27/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Paramount Pictures didn't release a "Paranormal Activity" installment this year, but is planning to release two next year. One of them will be "Paranormal Activity 5," while the other is a Latino spin-off, called "Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones." Today we have the trailer for "The Marked Ones," which shows a completely different group of characters, but takes place in the same world as the previous films. In fact, it explains how everything is tied to Katie (Katie Featherston) and Micah (Micah Sloat) from the first movie. "The Marked Ones" is directed by Christopher Landon (Burning Palms) and is set to hit theaters on January 3rd, 2014. "Paranormal Activity 5" will follow on October 24th, 2014. Trailer:...
- 10/17/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
Taking on a classic is a gutsy move, even for an award-winning filmmaker. And when director Kimberly Peirce signed on to re-imagine Stephen King's horror classic "Carrie," about a teenage girl with telekinetic powers hellbent on revenge, she knew she had some sky-high expectations to meet.
"I'd make a joke and say, 'I didn't give a f*ck,' but of course I felt pressure!" she told us recently while doing press for "Carrie." "But I think pressure is good."
All that pressure had Peirce thinking long and hard about what it would mean to sign on to a project of this scale, with its history and existing fan base. Having made just one film, 2008's "Stop-Loss," since her 1999 directorial debut, "Boys Don't Cry," it's clear, as a filmmaker, she doesn't make decisions lightly.
"I walked into this feeling a huge responsibility, much like I did with 'Boys Don't Cry...
"I'd make a joke and say, 'I didn't give a f*ck,' but of course I felt pressure!" she told us recently while doing press for "Carrie." "But I think pressure is good."
All that pressure had Peirce thinking long and hard about what it would mean to sign on to a project of this scale, with its history and existing fan base. Having made just one film, 2008's "Stop-Loss," since her 1999 directorial debut, "Boys Don't Cry," it's clear, as a filmmaker, she doesn't make decisions lightly.
"I walked into this feeling a huge responsibility, much like I did with 'Boys Don't Cry...
- 10/15/2013
- by Tim Hayne
- Moviefone
With the demonically successful microbudget horror screening on ITV on Friday, here's a quick look back at the story of Katie and Micah and their unwanted house guest
Spoiler Alert: This blog is published ahead of the screening on ITV tonight (Friday) at 10.35pm. Do not read if you have not seen the film and don't want to know anything about it.
"You cannot run from this. It will follow you" – Dr Fredrichs
This Halloween, for the first time since 2009, there will be no new Paranormal Activity film. No implausibly comprehensive camera rigs in hallways. No sped-up sequences of people wobbling next to a bed for hours at a time. No interminable static shots of kitchens that do nothing whatsoever until a saucepan falls off a counter-top five minutes from the end. How will we cope?
Hopefully we'll all go back to the first film again. Its impact has been...
Spoiler Alert: This blog is published ahead of the screening on ITV tonight (Friday) at 10.35pm. Do not read if you have not seen the film and don't want to know anything about it.
"You cannot run from this. It will follow you" – Dr Fredrichs
This Halloween, for the first time since 2009, there will be no new Paranormal Activity film. No implausibly comprehensive camera rigs in hallways. No sped-up sequences of people wobbling next to a bed for hours at a time. No interminable static shots of kitchens that do nothing whatsoever until a saucepan falls off a counter-top five minutes from the end. How will we cope?
Hopefully we'll all go back to the first film again. Its impact has been...
- 7/26/2013
- by Stuart Heritage
- The Guardian - Film News
People in horror movies do the darndest things, don't they? We've all had a "Don't go in there, you idiot!" moment or twelve while watching fright flicks. Horror sure does bring out the stupids.
This counter-intuitive behavior makes it seem like these folks are handing over their lives on a silver platter, so in honor of this weekend's "Evil Dead" let's celebrate the good, the bad and the dumber-than-a-bag-of-hammers of the genre. Appropriately enough, our first entry comes from that franchise.
15. Ash, 'Army of Darkness' (1992)
Body Donor: Bruce Campbell
Iq Fail: Even in the semi-serious first "Evil Dead" Campbell's Ash was a few french fries short of a Happy Meal, but by this third entry he had devolved into hubris incarnate. His buffoonery lands him in the Middle Ages, where he's forced to do battle with skeletons raised after he misspoke three lousy words he was supposed...
This counter-intuitive behavior makes it seem like these folks are handing over their lives on a silver platter, so in honor of this weekend's "Evil Dead" let's celebrate the good, the bad and the dumber-than-a-bag-of-hammers of the genre. Appropriately enough, our first entry comes from that franchise.
15. Ash, 'Army of Darkness' (1992)
Body Donor: Bruce Campbell
Iq Fail: Even in the semi-serious first "Evil Dead" Campbell's Ash was a few french fries short of a Happy Meal, but by this third entry he had devolved into hubris incarnate. His buffoonery lands him in the Middle Ages, where he's forced to do battle with skeletons raised after he misspoke three lousy words he was supposed...
- 4/4/2013
- by Max Evry
- NextMovie
Opening today is the highly anticipated latest installment in the Paranormal Activity franchise, Paranormal Activity 4. Picking up five years after the disappearance of Katie and Hunter, the film focuses on a suburban family that witness strange events in their neighborhood when a woman and a mysterious child move in. Starring in the film is Katie Featherston, who plays Katie in the franchise.
I recently had a chance to discuss Paranormal Activity 4 with Katie Featherston. The talented actress discussed what we can expect in the newest installment, whether there will be more Paranormal Activity movies, working with the directors, how she first became involved in the original film, and what she is going to wear for Halloween.
Here is what she had to say:
Latino Review: Can you discuss at what point in the story this film takes place in? Where does your character fit in and what family are we being introduced to?...
I recently had a chance to discuss Paranormal Activity 4 with Katie Featherston. The talented actress discussed what we can expect in the newest installment, whether there will be more Paranormal Activity movies, working with the directors, how she first became involved in the original film, and what she is going to wear for Halloween.
Here is what she had to say:
Latino Review: Can you discuss at what point in the story this film takes place in? Where does your character fit in and what family are we being introduced to?...
- 10/19/2012
- by Dana Gardner
- LRMonline.com
There was a time when October was the time for the perennial entry in the Saw series, but now a new entry in the Paranormal Activity franchise is as common as the autumn leaves changing color. Already on to their fourth installment, Paranormal Activity 4 will open this week, offering a new look at that tricky demon haunting people while they sleep. The franchise started out with San Diego couple Katie (Katie Featherston) and Micah (Micah Sloat) discovering that a malicious spirit had invaded their condo, which then went on to torment Katie's sister Kristi (Sprague Grayden) and her family in Paranormal Activity 2. The franchise went back in time to 1988 for Paranormal Activity 3, which saw a young Katie and Kristi's first experience with the Demon, and was the most successful entry in the series, earning $205 million worldwide. It's doubtful that Paranormal Activity 4 will be the final installment in the franchise,...
- 10/19/2012
- by Ryan Gowland
- Reelzchannel.com
The "Paranormal Activity" movies are credited with taking the terror out of art-directed dungeons and dilapidated bathrooms and putting it right smack dab in the middle of our bedrooms. The "Saw" series raised a white flag of surrender after "Paranormal Activity" took most of the Halloween box office dollars in 2009, bringing an end to Jigsaw's legacy and returning us to the land of lo-fi horror.
Since then, the "Paranormal" series has become something of its own "Saw"-sized franchise, with the fourth installment set to hit theaters this Friday. Somewhat unfortunately (though probably inevitably), the more this decades-spanning haunted house tale expands and explains its increasingly silly mythology, the less scary and interesting it becomes — though we have to give props to the producers for maintaining the low-budget, "found footage" aesthetic that the first film incorporated so brilliantly.
Here's a refresher on all the bumps in the night (and, sometimes,...
Since then, the "Paranormal" series has become something of its own "Saw"-sized franchise, with the fourth installment set to hit theaters this Friday. Somewhat unfortunately (though probably inevitably), the more this decades-spanning haunted house tale expands and explains its increasingly silly mythology, the less scary and interesting it becomes — though we have to give props to the producers for maintaining the low-budget, "found footage" aesthetic that the first film incorporated so brilliantly.
Here's a refresher on all the bumps in the night (and, sometimes,...
- 10/16/2012
- by Bryan Enk
- NextMovie
Remy: Hey man, I found this old unmarked VHS under my grandad’s TV last week and was wondering if you wanted to watch it? Who knows what it could be!
Nato: Sure Remy, what’s the worst that can happen!
*20 minutes later*
Nato: Did we just watch a sex tape of your grandparents doing it?
Remy: Jesus Christ, that may be the most terrifying found footage I have ever seen, I am so sorry…
Nato: What the hell made you pick that random video of all things to show me!?
Remy: Well, it seems to be “working” for horror movies, and you wanted to talk about the found footage horror movement this week, so I thought this could make a cheesy introduction displaying the proverbial gamble that is found footage horror?
Nato: Well, now that you put it like that…wait…why didn’t we ever turn it off?...
Nato: Sure Remy, what’s the worst that can happen!
*20 minutes later*
Nato: Did we just watch a sex tape of your grandparents doing it?
Remy: Jesus Christ, that may be the most terrifying found footage I have ever seen, I am so sorry…
Nato: What the hell made you pick that random video of all things to show me!?
Remy: Well, it seems to be “working” for horror movies, and you wanted to talk about the found footage horror movement this week, so I thought this could make a cheesy introduction displaying the proverbial gamble that is found footage horror?
Nato: Well, now that you put it like that…wait…why didn’t we ever turn it off?...
- 10/9/2012
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
It's all been leading to this... Until the next one, of course.
In the first Paranormal Activity, girlfriend Katie (Katie Featherston) bonded with a spirit from her childhood and takes out some rage on her boyfriend Micah (Micah Sloat). In Paranormal Activity 2, Katie wasn't much kinder to her sister (Sprague Grayden) and her family, and in Paranormal Activity 3 we stepped back in time to 1988 to see how Katie first met the malevolent spirit that represents the activity of the title.
So what do Paranormal 3 directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman have in mind for Paranormal Activity 4? Two trailers released last month didn't offer many clues other than to suggest that Katie and her nephew Hunter are back, and, lacking any family members to haunt, are tormenting a young girl who lives across the street. A new sneak peek has been released on Yahoo! and creepy atmosphere seems...
In the first Paranormal Activity, girlfriend Katie (Katie Featherston) bonded with a spirit from her childhood and takes out some rage on her boyfriend Micah (Micah Sloat). In Paranormal Activity 2, Katie wasn't much kinder to her sister (Sprague Grayden) and her family, and in Paranormal Activity 3 we stepped back in time to 1988 to see how Katie first met the malevolent spirit that represents the activity of the title.
So what do Paranormal 3 directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman have in mind for Paranormal Activity 4? Two trailers released last month didn't offer many clues other than to suggest that Katie and her nephew Hunter are back, and, lacking any family members to haunt, are tormenting a young girl who lives across the street. A new sneak peek has been released on Yahoo! and creepy atmosphere seems...
- 9/26/2012
- by Ryan Gowland
- Reelzchannel.com
It seems like Christmas Halloween comes earlier and earlier every year. We're still neck-deep in the summer blockbuster season, but Paramount Pictures wants you to start thinking about the fall fright season, releasing two new trailers for Paranormal Activity 4, the latest installment in the wildly popular found-footage franchise that might just be the last installment if the tagline "All the activity has led to this..." is any indication.
Paranormal Activity 3 directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman return to helm the fourth chapter, which has fast-forwarded in time to 2011, five years after the events in Paranormal Activity 2 (PA3 was a prequel that took place in 1988). The "activity" that led Katie (Katie Featherston) to kill her boyfriend (Micah Sloat), her sister (Sprague Grayden), and her brother-in-law (Brian Boland), and kidnap her sister's infant son, Hunter, has now appeared to have taken possession (whether literally or figuratively, we can't say) of the young boy,...
Paranormal Activity 3 directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman return to helm the fourth chapter, which has fast-forwarded in time to 2011, five years after the events in Paranormal Activity 2 (PA3 was a prequel that took place in 1988). The "activity" that led Katie (Katie Featherston) to kill her boyfriend (Micah Sloat), her sister (Sprague Grayden), and her brother-in-law (Brian Boland), and kidnap her sister's infant son, Hunter, has now appeared to have taken possession (whether literally or figuratively, we can't say) of the young boy,...
- 8/2/2012
- by BrentJS Sprecher
- Reelzchannel.com
In Part One of our video interview series with Paranormal Activity creator Oren Peli, we chatted about the challenges of making a micro-budget indie horror movie and how he knew from the moment original co-stars Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat met that he had something quite special.
We also heard more from Peli about the much-publicized potential remake that DreamWorks and Paramount quickly nixed once they realized what kind of magic Peli and his Pa stars had conjured up while shooting the flick back in 2006.
For Part Two of our exclusive video interview with Peli for Dread Central’s Indie Horror Month, he discusses the intricacies of the unique “Demand It” marketing campaign that Paramount launched for Paranormal Activity during 2009 as well as why he decided to take a step back from directing the highly successful Pa sequels.
Peli also describes just how drastically his life has changed since making Paranormal Activity,...
We also heard more from Peli about the much-publicized potential remake that DreamWorks and Paramount quickly nixed once they realized what kind of magic Peli and his Pa stars had conjured up while shooting the flick back in 2006.
For Part Two of our exclusive video interview with Peli for Dread Central’s Indie Horror Month, he discusses the intricacies of the unique “Demand It” marketing campaign that Paramount launched for Paranormal Activity during 2009 as well as why he decided to take a step back from directing the highly successful Pa sequels.
Peli also describes just how drastically his life has changed since making Paranormal Activity,...
- 3/15/2012
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
In 2006 former video game programmer Oren Peli embarked on an ambitious career change: Inspired by the 1999 found footage flick The Blair Witch Project, Peli cast up-and-coming actors Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat for his own found footage fear fest - Paranormal Activity.
A $15,000 micro-budget horror film with a first-time director at the helm and two unknown actors front and center, Peli's Paranormal Activity faced insurmountable odds when it came time to start spreading the word on the film. After being dismissed by a handful of festivals and studio executives alike, Pa was finally nabbed up by a few notable film festivals including Screamfest, Slamdance and the Telluride Film Festival over the course of almost two years.
Eventually Paranormal Activity and Peli caught the attention of the executives at DreamWorks - in particular a certain Mr. Spielberg - and the studio nabbed the flick right up. Thereafter the film made its...
A $15,000 micro-budget horror film with a first-time director at the helm and two unknown actors front and center, Peli's Paranormal Activity faced insurmountable odds when it came time to start spreading the word on the film. After being dismissed by a handful of festivals and studio executives alike, Pa was finally nabbed up by a few notable film festivals including Screamfest, Slamdance and the Telluride Film Festival over the course of almost two years.
Eventually Paranormal Activity and Peli caught the attention of the executives at DreamWorks - in particular a certain Mr. Spielberg - and the studio nabbed the flick right up. Thereafter the film made its...
- 3/14/2012
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com


Last week Paramount held a "Tea With Toby" at The Roosevelt Hotel in celebrate today's DVD/Blu-ray release of Paranormal Activity 3. What was "Tea With Toby"? It was a press event where I (among other journalists) was summoned to the hotel for a late afternoon Tea. Complete with sandwiches, smoked salmon, little pastries - what I had always imagined Tea being like in England. We were there to discuss the film (and the franchise) with Oren Peli, Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Christopher Smith, Chloe Csengery and Jessica Tyler Brown. While it was a breezy and enjoyable 90 minutes, the gracious and polite Peli lived up to his notoriously tight-lipped reputation in regard to any new info on the series. And the cast followed suit.
- 1/24/2012
- bloody-disgusting.com
The third film in the hugely successful "found footage" series arriving on DVD and Blu-ray today, ShockTillYouDrop recently attended a special Paranormal Activity event at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood.
Dubbed "Tea with Toby" after the supernatural entity that is finally given a name in the third film, the gathering brought together the series' creator, Oren Peli and cast members from all three films, including the first film's stars, Katie Featherston (Katie) and Micah (Micah Sloat) and the third film's Christopher Nicholas Smith (Dennis), Chloe Csengery (Young Katie) and Jessica Tyler Brown (Young Kristi Rey).
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Dubbed "Tea with Toby" after the supernatural entity that is finally given a name in the third film, the gathering brought together the series' creator, Oren Peli and cast members from all three films, including the first film's stars, Katie Featherston (Katie) and Micah (Micah Sloat) and the third film's Christopher Nicholas Smith (Dennis), Chloe Csengery (Young Katie) and Jessica Tyler Brown (Young Kristi Rey).
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- 1/24/2012
- by silas.lesnick@craveonline.com (Silas Lesnick)
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Paranormal Activity 3 haunts home video on January 23 when it comes to DVD and Blu-ray, and in celebration of its imminent release alongside Paranormal Activity: The Chronology on VOD, the stars and creator of the hit horror franchise assembled at Hollywood's legendary Roosevelt Hotel on Friday the 13th for "Tea with Toby" to reveal production secrets, confess their own fears -- and spill a few beans on Paranormal Activity 4…
Complete with pinkies out, series creator Oren Peli, Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Christopher Smith, and little girls Chloe Csengery and Jessica Tyler Brown downed tea and crumpets, finger sandwiches and a variety of fruit and cheeses as ETonline and select members of the press waited to see if Toby (the demonic entity from the films) would make his presence known.
Oren and the cast were extremely tight-lipped about Paranormal Activity 4 details, as if Toby himself (or maybe just...
Complete with pinkies out, series creator Oren Peli, Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Christopher Smith, and little girls Chloe Csengery and Jessica Tyler Brown downed tea and crumpets, finger sandwiches and a variety of fruit and cheeses as ETonline and select members of the press waited to see if Toby (the demonic entity from the films) would make his presence known.
Oren and the cast were extremely tight-lipped about Paranormal Activity 4 details, as if Toby himself (or maybe just...
- 1/18/2012
- Entertainment Tonight


Paramount is going out of their way to let you know that Paranormal Activity 3 debuts on January 24, 2012 from Paramount Home Entertainment in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with UltraViolet and a Digital Copy. This time, they've unloaded two scenes deleted from the theatrical cut of the film that will be included in the supplements of the Blu (if not in the extended cut of the film itself). I, among other journalists, recently sat down for tea with Oren Peli, Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Christopher Smith, Chloe Csengery and Jessica Tyler Brown to discuss the film's home video release and try to get answers out of them regarding the future of the franchise. Look for that article to hit closer to release date. In the meantime, hit the jump to check out the clips!
- 1/18/2012
- bloody-disgusting.com
On a bright and sunny Friday the 13th, Dread Central was invited alongside several other journalists to have "Tea with Toby"- the demon behind all the terrifying shenanigans in the Paranormal Activity series- as well as a few of his co-stars and the mastermind behind it all, writer/director/producer Oren Peli.
During tea we had the opportunity to chat with Peli, stars Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat (whom we first meet during the original film) as well as Christopher Smith, Chloe Csengery and Jessica Tyler Brown from Paranormal Activity 3.
Over the course of a few hours, we heard from everyone in attendance on pretty much anything and everything fans of the Paranormal Activity franchise would want to know. Peli chatted with us about what to expect on the upcoming Blu-ray release of Paranormal Activity 3, the mythology of the highly popular series, the massive amount of support...
During tea we had the opportunity to chat with Peli, stars Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat (whom we first meet during the original film) as well as Christopher Smith, Chloe Csengery and Jessica Tyler Brown from Paranormal Activity 3.
Over the course of a few hours, we heard from everyone in attendance on pretty much anything and everything fans of the Paranormal Activity franchise would want to know. Peli chatted with us about what to expect on the upcoming Blu-ray release of Paranormal Activity 3, the mythology of the highly popular series, the massive amount of support...
- 1/16/2012
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com


Last Friday I spoke with Paranormal Activity creator Oren Peli and actor Micah Sloat – the co-star of Peli's hit found-footage film – about some of the scenes that didn't make it into the film's DVD release but that might their way onto a deluxe box set of all three Paranormal Activity films in the future – including a song or two from Sloat. Peli also talked about some of Paranormal Activity 3's cut scenes that will surface on the film's Blu-ray and DVD release on January 24th. Find out what Peli and Sloat (both of whom are pictured above with Paranormal Activity actress Katie Featherston) had to say after the jump. Regarding Paranormal Activity 3's "Bloody Mary" scene –...
- 1/16/2012
- FEARnet
With All Hallow's Eve just around the corner and the release of Diy sequel Paranormal Activity 3 this past weekend - you may remember the 2009 original went on to become one of the most profitable films of all time - we had an urge to take stock of the ghost movies that were tops in our books.
In light of the plot from the Paranormal Activity franchise, which starts when Katie (Katie Featherston) and Micah (Micah Sloat) move to a new house and start to get the feeling that there's a third housemate they didn't sign on for - we decided to focus our search on films that involved ghosts, supernatural entities and demons haunting humans. That means no possession tales (sorry Exorcist) no zombies (sorry George A. Romero) and no aliens (sorry Aliens). While these are all valid, and terrifying, offshoots within the horror-fantasy genre, keeping the list to...
In light of the plot from the Paranormal Activity franchise, which starts when Katie (Katie Featherston) and Micah (Micah Sloat) move to a new house and start to get the feeling that there's a third housemate they didn't sign on for - we decided to focus our search on films that involved ghosts, supernatural entities and demons haunting humans. That means no possession tales (sorry Exorcist) no zombies (sorry George A. Romero) and no aliens (sorry Aliens). While these are all valid, and terrifying, offshoots within the horror-fantasy genre, keeping the list to...
- 10/26/2011
- by Andrea Miller and Emma Badame
- Cineplex
So, Paranormal Activity 3 ended up making $52.5 million in its first three days domestically and just shy of $80 million worldwide. The film was the most expensive of the first three to produce, costing a measly $5 million. Paranormal Activity 4 will obviously be made, but what are the story possibilities? To answer that, we have to explore what we already know. Last night I sat down and watched Paranormal Activity and Paranormal Activity 2 to beef up my knowledge and re-familiarize myself with the material. I hadn't seen either film since seeing them one time in the theater and I didn't want to make any assumptions with the facts. So, let's take a look back. Note: I think it goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway, this article essentially spoils all three Paranormal Activity movies. If you don't want to know what happens in any of them, stop reading now... Paranormal Activity...
- 10/25/2011
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
The first .Paranormal Activity. intrigued me, the sequel scared me, and the third made me believe in the potency of the franchise. All three films invite us to use our imagination which makes the journey far scarier. No gore, just good-old fashioned thrills.
Oren Peli wrote and directed the first film with a production budget of $15,000. The movie went on to earn $108 million and became one of the most profitable series in cinema history. The doomed relationship between Katie (Katie Featherston) and Micah (Micah Sloat) was explored and we witnessed the paranormal activity inside a house in Carlsbad, CA.
.Paranormal Activity 2. explained the events of the first film by introducing us to Katie.s sister, Kristi (Sprague Grayden), and her family. The filmmakers hinted at the origin of the paranormal activity but in order to know how it all began, you have to watch .Paranormal Activity 3..
Like the second movie,...
Oren Peli wrote and directed the first film with a production budget of $15,000. The movie went on to earn $108 million and became one of the most profitable series in cinema history. The doomed relationship between Katie (Katie Featherston) and Micah (Micah Sloat) was explored and we witnessed the paranormal activity inside a house in Carlsbad, CA.
.Paranormal Activity 2. explained the events of the first film by introducing us to Katie.s sister, Kristi (Sprague Grayden), and her family. The filmmakers hinted at the origin of the paranormal activity but in order to know how it all began, you have to watch .Paranormal Activity 3..
Like the second movie,...
- 10/20/2011
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing the third installment of the "Paranormal Activity" franchise. I enjoyed the first two, so we'll see if the "Catfish" team of Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman will give justice to the beloved horror baby of Oren Peli.
("Paranormal Activity" interview with Micah Sloat and Katie Featherston)
("Paranormal Activity 2" interview with Katie Featherston)
The threequel comes out next weekend, Oct. 21st:
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("Paranormal Activity" interview with Micah Sloat and Katie Featherston)
("Paranormal Activity 2" interview with Katie Featherston)
The threequel comes out next weekend, Oct. 21st:
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- 10/13/2011
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
No, we're not talking about that silly Mayan jazz or the Rapture (though that last scare was pretty fun)! We're talking about one of the most badass super-villains to walk the Earth, and Max Landis is the cat leading the way!
We rarely venture off into the land of the superhero, but when we do, it's for a good reason. With Landis at the wheel of this project and Ron Howard, Mandy Moore, Micah Sloat, Elijah Wood, and Simon Pegg along for the ride, it definitely has our attention.
We have no clear idea as to exactly what this is just yet, but if it is indeed Dread-worthy, we'll update you! In the interim check out the teaser trailer below featuring music from the flick's original soundtrack! Dig it!
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We rarely venture off into the land of the superhero, but when we do, it's for a good reason. With Landis at the wheel of this project and Ron Howard, Mandy Moore, Micah Sloat, Elijah Wood, and Simon Pegg along for the ride, it definitely has our attention.
We have no clear idea as to exactly what this is just yet, but if it is indeed Dread-worthy, we'll update you! In the interim check out the teaser trailer below featuring music from the flick's original soundtrack! Dig it!
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
Kill your heroes in the comments section below!
- 10/12/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
A couple of years ago a little movie burst upon the scene that changed every one of Hollywood's rules. There were folks who knew it would be successful, but no one could have guessed that it would become a horror juggernaut and a sterling example that a filmmaker with heart and imagination can trump bloated special effects and enormous budgets. Today we sat down with the man behind the Paranormal Activity madness, Oren Peli, who talks the franchise now and beyond.
"We are very proud of it", says Peli in regard to Paranormal Activity 3, which opens worldwide on October 21st (be sure to Tweet to See It First!). "We think it is extremely scary. If you liked the first two movies, we're pretty sure you're going to like the third one. We're expanding upon the style of filmmaking that kept the first two successful, and we're going even further...
"We are very proud of it", says Peli in regard to Paranormal Activity 3, which opens worldwide on October 21st (be sure to Tweet to See It First!). "We think it is extremely scary. If you liked the first two movies, we're pretty sure you're going to like the third one. We're expanding upon the style of filmmaking that kept the first two successful, and we're going even further...
- 10/10/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
After releasing three preview clips earlier this week, a new trailer for the upcoming sequel Paranormal Activity 3 has arrived online to help answer the riddle of what those mysterious clips were about.
The first Paranormal Activity followed Katie (Katie Featherston) and her boyfriend Micah (Micah Sloat) as they attempt to catch the spirit haunting their Southern California home on video, while Paranormal Activity 2 saw that spirit transfer to Katie's sister, Kristi (Sprague Grayden), and her brother-in-law, Dan (Brian Boland). Not to spoil anything, but both movies ignore a "feel-good" ending.
The third installment documents the childhood of both sisters, as their father, much like Micah in the original, places cameras all over the house in an attempt to record the mysterious source of noises and bumps.
Next Showing:
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Paranormal Activity 3...
The first Paranormal Activity followed Katie (Katie Featherston) and her boyfriend Micah (Micah Sloat) as they attempt to catch the spirit haunting their Southern California home on video, while Paranormal Activity 2 saw that spirit transfer to Katie's sister, Kristi (Sprague Grayden), and her brother-in-law, Dan (Brian Boland). Not to spoil anything, but both movies ignore a "feel-good" ending.
The third installment documents the childhood of both sisters, as their father, much like Micah in the original, places cameras all over the house in an attempt to record the mysterious source of noises and bumps.
Next Showing:
Link | Posted 9/29/2011 by Ryan
Paranormal Activity 3...
- 9/29/2011
- by Ryan Gowland
- Reelzchannel.com
Like it or not, 'Paranormal Activity' is one of the biggest names in horror these days. It's also one of the most profitable. The first film took off like a bat out of hell with its minuscule estimated budget of $15,000 (plus theatrical alterations) and a domestic take-in of over $100 million. The sequel fared a little worse, but it was still an overwhelming success with its estimated budget of $2.7 million and the domestic box office finalizing at around $85 million. If the clip below courtesy of Bloody Disgusting is any indication of the budget of the upcoming third film, it looks like it may have even taken a hit compared to the first sequel. Realizing that no one in their right mind owns a VHS player these days, (those under 15 are probably like Vh-what?) the studio sent one over with a cassette that is marked "September 1988." The clip is reminiscent...
- 9/26/2011
- LRMonline.com
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