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Friday

09Oct2009

Movie Review: “Paranormal Activity”

Friday, October 9, 2009 at 2:57PM | By

Franck Tabouring

Seen on: October 7, 2009

The players: Director: Oren Peli, Writer: Oren Peli, Cast: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Michael Bayouth

Facts of interest: Produced with less than $15,000.

The plot: A happy couple moves into a hew suburban home and is soon haunted by a mysterious spirit at night.

Our thoughts: Now I clearly understand why midnight showings and all kinds of other screenings of Oren Peli’s low-budget horror thriller “Paranormal Activity” have been selling out everywhere. It’s an utterly intense and totally frightening big-screen experience that embraces simplicity but delivers one heck of a superb show.

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Wednesday

16Sep2009

Creepy trailer for 'Paranormal Activity' hits

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 8:09AM | By

Franck Tabouring

Do you know what's going on in your own bedroom at night while you're asleep? If not, I would sleep with one eye open. At least, the folks in "Paranormal Activity" should. Oren Peli's horror flick opens in theaters this fall, and a creepy trailer for the film has debuted online. Check it out after the jump.

After a young, middle class couple moves into what seems like a typical 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.

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