Paranormal Activity

Plot: A young couple experiences and records paranormal activity in their home.

Review: I was completely impressed with this movie. I was expecting some Blair Witch wannabe, and surprisingly got a well-acted, written, and very scary horror film that I put with the likes of Poltergeist. On a very limited budget, I felt for the characters, I believed them, I jumped quite a few times, and was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I even like both possible endings. On the DVD, there is the theatrical version which I watched first and the director's version with an alternate ending that I watched 2nd. I liked both and would encourage others to watch the theatrical version first and then watch the isolated alternate ending second. I absolutely love it when independent films break through the threshold of limited release to box office money makers. I especially love it when the films actually deserve their success. This film absolutely does.

Awards: Nominated for Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature

Rating: Acting- A

Writing-A

Directing-A

Music-A

Cinematography-B

Editing-A

Costumes-C

Art Direction-C

Makeup-C

Visual Effects-A

**** Stars