By the third entry in this franchise, which I’ve enjoyed, it’s almost required that you go all out since the audience already knows rules of the game.
We’ll see if it works in October……
Showing posts with label Micah Sloat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Micah Sloat. Show all posts
Thursday, September 29, 2011
[Full Trailer] Paranormal Activity 3
Full trailer for Paranormal Activity 3 is out and it appears that this entry will be a lot more aggressive and left subtle than the first 2.
By the third entry in this franchise, which I’ve enjoyed, it’s almost required that you go all out since the audience already knows rules of the game.
We’ll see if it works in October……
By the third entry in this franchise, which I’ve enjoyed, it’s almost required that you go all out since the audience already knows rules of the game.
We’ll see if it works in October……
Thursday, July 21, 2011
[Trailer] Paranormal Activity 3
While some hate this franchise and the genre in general, I don’t. I’ve always been a fan of the “found footage” films.
Paranormal Activity and its sequel were impressive outings and I’ve felt they’ve been quite clever in their approach to the story. 2nd one was a prequel meshed with action from the original.
This one looks like an overall prequel to the story as a whole, going back to the sister’s childhood, something referenced in the 2nd one.
Directed by Catfish Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman, who know a bit about blurring the line between the real world, it should be an interesting entry into the horror franchise….
Paranormal Activity and its sequel were impressive outings and I’ve felt they’ve been quite clever in their approach to the story. 2nd one was a prequel meshed with action from the original.
This one looks like an overall prequel to the story as a whole, going back to the sister’s childhood, something referenced in the 2nd one.
Directed by Catfish Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman, who know a bit about blurring the line between the real world, it should be an interesting entry into the horror franchise….
Sunday, October 24, 2010
MOVIE REVIEWS: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2
IN THEATERS
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2
Spooky hauntings are once again the main course in this Paramount Pictures follow-up to Oren Peli's wildly successful supernatural thriller, Paranormal Activity. Kip Williams directs from a script by Michael Perry. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
Director: Tod "Kip" Williams
Cast: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Sprague Grayden, Brian Boland, Molly Ephraim
Release Date: Oct 22, 2010
Rated: R for some language and brief violent material
Runtime: 1 hr. 31 min.
Genres: Horror, Suspense/Thriller
Review:
Paranormal Activity 2 avoids the Blair Witch sequel issue by sticking with what worked so well in the first film. Tod Williams formats his film very much like the bare bones original and opens it up more with more camera angles and is more overt about the demonic goings on. William’s smartly continues to build tension throughout and set ups up the audience for big scares. The script is well crafted and bookends the original offering insight to open story threads from the original along with some fairly shocking reveals. This prequel’s cast is a strong throughout creating an organic naturalistic feel. With a few exceptions they all feel authentic and are believable. The films faults are obvious but not unexpected. The plot is mostly the same as the original and while the scares are bigger they don’t provide the same surprise as the first. The third act is stronger and what seems like the finale is a white knuckle experience that might remind some viewer of REC. All and all if you enjoyed the first and it’s type of none splatter horror then you’ll find plenty to enjoy here.
B+
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2
Spooky hauntings are once again the main course in this Paramount Pictures follow-up to Oren Peli's wildly successful supernatural thriller, Paranormal Activity. Kip Williams directs from a script by Michael Perry. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
Director: Tod "Kip" Williams
Cast: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Sprague Grayden, Brian Boland, Molly Ephraim
Release Date: Oct 22, 2010
Rated: R for some language and brief violent material
Runtime: 1 hr. 31 min.
Genres: Horror, Suspense/Thriller
Review:
Paranormal Activity 2 avoids the Blair Witch sequel issue by sticking with what worked so well in the first film. Tod Williams formats his film very much like the bare bones original and opens it up more with more camera angles and is more overt about the demonic goings on. William’s smartly continues to build tension throughout and set ups up the audience for big scares. The script is well crafted and bookends the original offering insight to open story threads from the original along with some fairly shocking reveals. This prequel’s cast is a strong throughout creating an organic naturalistic feel. With a few exceptions they all feel authentic and are believable. The films faults are obvious but not unexpected. The plot is mostly the same as the original and while the scares are bigger they don’t provide the same surprise as the first. The third act is stronger and what seems like the finale is a white knuckle experience that might remind some viewer of REC. All and all if you enjoyed the first and it’s type of none splatter horror then you’ll find plenty to enjoy here.
B+
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