Paranormal Activity
Starring: Micah Sloat, Katie FeatherstonDirector: Oren Peli
Year of Release: 2009
This movie follows in the tradition of Blair Witch as a “found footage” video camera film depicting something that supposedly really happened. In this case it’s a “demon” tormenting a young woman and her boyfriend. What I liked about it was the very original spin on a very cliche genre. I liked the natural dialogue, and I like the disbelief of the boyfriend who seems to be determined to push his girlfriend to extremes so he can get some kick-ass video footage, presumably to immediately post to youtube and high-five his other douchebag buddies. It’s a very contemporary reaction from a generation raised on youtube overexposure, counteless reality shows, and endless horror movies that retread the same old scares. I felt the final impact of the film wasn’t as powerful as Blair Witch, but it does succeed at creating a very creepy environment that makes you tense and uncomfortable.
Definitely worth checking out.
