Paranormal Activity 2

Here's the trailer.

I have to admit, the first one didn't do for me what I really wanted it to, but this trailer should keep me awake for quite a while.

That looks horrible.

Meh didn't care for the first one.

jeebus i got scarred just from the trailer

The first was an over-rated piece of poo, the only "scary" part was ruined by the trailer. This looks like more of the same.

I liked the first one. I'll be seeing this.

The first one wasn't scary at all. All they did was stay in the room. There was only like, one scary part in the end, the rest was so boring. How did it do well? I have no idea. The couple was so stupid as well, and I didn't care if they died.the_foreign_guy

I'll be watching this one, hopefully this ones good

Paranormal Activity was ok. I mean I liked the fact that they went to the basics of horror (closing doors, random noises, and stuff like that) instead of the now-typical torture porn. Still I'm not expecting something worthwhile out of this one. I'm still going to see it due to the fact that I can go to the theaters for a lower price :P

Paranormal Activity was ok. I mean I liked the fact that they went to the basics of horror (closing doors, random noises, and stuff like that) instead of the now-typical torture porn. Still I'm not expecting something worthwhile out of this one. I'm still going to see it due to the fact that I can go to the theaters for a lower price :P

MrEnvelope

Hollywood is making a sequel to a movie that was cheap to make but profited alot of loot. That is not normal...that's paranormal.

That looks horrible.

CosmicZombie

I don't see how you make that assumtion based upon that trailer nothing happened to give any Idea as to wether it will be good or not. I will be seeing this if I am not deployed. As for the first one as bad as most people say It was I really enjoyed it and my fiancee did as well.

What happened to the days of horror movies having atmosphere and playing off suspense? the_foreign_guy

Let the Right One In fits into that category. That was only in 2008. There seems to be at least one horror gem every year.

I absolutely LOVED Paranormal Activity. I really appreciated that the filmmakers were able to achieve so much tension and suspense using the most basic horror techniques. It's not gory or torture-porn, it's just straight up old fashioned "things go bump in the night" type of scares, and I thought it was brilliant how all the fear and horror of the film is built up and released in the final 10 seconds of the film. Truly one of the best theater experiences I've ever been apart of.

That being said, the marketing campaign REALLY ruined the film. I didn't know anything about the film when I saw it, but I'd imagine if you'd seen the trailer, the movie would be kind of a let down. It's also the type of movie you MUST watch either alone at night, or in a quiet theater with respectable patrons around you. If you watch it on your computer or on DVD, the experience is probably lost.

So, you can definitely count me in for Paranormal Activity 2. Hopefully they can manage to improve the formula of the first without resorting to grusome murders, teenage sex scenes, and torture porn. The key to making it successful is going to be in it's sheer simplicity.

The trailer started off alright, but the end kinda ruined it. I think it would be better if it was the "things left unseen" that is used to create the suspense.

[QUOTE="CosmicZombie"]

That looks horrible.

SEANSEXYUNDIES

I don't see how you make that assumtion based upon that trailer nothing happened to give any Idea as to wether it will be good or not. I will be seeing this if I am not deployed. As for the first one as bad as most people say It was I really enjoyed it and my fiancee did as well.

The trailer looks horrible?

Also, the first one was uter trash.

I liked the first one. I'll be seeing this.

muffincakes87

PA's success lies with its simplicity and tension. It has some of the best build up of any horror film I've ever seen. I found it frightening due to the fact that it wasn't far removed from home. I could identify with the character's dilemma as its main focus draws on something we can all identify with....sleep and the utter vulnerability that comes with it. It wasn't so much what happened as it was the context that it happened in. It's exactly what I'd imagine a haunting to be like, and it hit a very primal note using the least amount shown as possible.

I'm so tired of those who disliked it treating people who do like morons who don't know what constitutes a real movie. Go watch your Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake and leave those with some imagination alone. It was a breath of fresh air in a genre of film filled with boring, generic CGI monsters, cheap shock tactics, and gore. If it wasn't halfway decent it wouldn't have been such a success. Sure, some of the acting was sub-par, and many things were unplausable (staying at the house after many of the occurances, the psychic), but for what it strove to acheive, it hit it dead on. What's not shown is far, far scarier than what is.

I thought the first one was a great movie, so I'll definitely be watching this. I don't expect it to be anywhere near as good as the first one, but that trailer looks pretty promising. I hope it's released soon where I live. :D

[QUOTE="SEANSEXYUNDIES"]

[QUOTE="CosmicZombie"]

That looks horrible.

CosmicZombie

I don't see how you make that assumtion based upon that trailer nothing happened to give any Idea as to wether it will be good or not. I will be seeing this if I am not deployed. As for the first one as bad as most people say It was I really enjoyed it and my fiancee did as well.

The trailer looks horrible?

Also, the first one was uter trash.

PA's success lies with its simplicity and tension. It has some of the best build up of any horror film I've ever seen. I found it frightening due to the fact that it wasn't far removed from home. I could identify with the character's dilemma as its main focus draws on something we can all identify with....sleep and the utter vulnerability that comes with it. It wasn't so much what happened as it was the context that it happened in. It's exactly what I'd imagine a haunting to be like, and it hit a very primal note using the least amount shown as possible.

I'm so tired of those who disliked it treating people who do like morons who don't know what constitutes a real movie. Go watch your Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake and leave those with some imagination alone. It was a breath of fresh air in a genre of film filled with boring, generic CGI monsters, cheap shock tactics, and gore. If it wasn't halfway decent it wouldn't have been such a success. Sure, some of the acting was sub-par, and many things were unplausable (staying at the house after many of the occurances, the psychic), but for what it strove to acheive, it hit it dead on. What's not shown is far, far scarier than what is.

Rekunta

Thank you, I couldn't have said it any better. :D

People who didn't like it because there's no killer or monster or ghost of any kind shown forget that the main component of fear is the unknown. It's not what you see that should scare you, it's what you don't; provided you're open-minded enough to let your mind fill in the blanks.

[QUOTE="Rekunta"]

PA's success lies with its simplicity and tension. It has some of the best build up of any horror film I've ever seen. I found it frightening due to the fact that it wasn't far removed from home. I could identify with the character's dilemma as its main focus draws on something we can all identify with....sleep and the utter vulnerability that comes with it. It wasn't so much what happened as it was the context that it happened in. It's exactly what I'd imagine a haunting to be like, and it hit a very primal note using the least amount shown as possible.

I'm so tired of those who disliked it treating people who do like morons who don't know what constitutes a real movie. Go watch your Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake and leave those with some imagination alone. It was a breath of fresh air in a genre of film filled with boring, generic CGI monsters, cheap shock tactics, and gore. If it wasn't halfway decent it wouldn't have been such a success. Sure, some of the acting was sub-par, and many things were unplausable (staying at the house after many of the occurances, the psychic), but for what it strove to acheive, it hit it dead on. What's not shown is far, far scarier than what is.

black_cat19

Thank you, I couldn't have said it any better. :D

People who didn't like it because there's no killer or monster or ghost of any kind shown forget that the main component of fear is the unknown. It's not what you see that should scare you, it's what you don't; provided you're open-minded enough to let your mind fill in the blanks.

[QUOTE="black_cat19"]

[QUOTE="Rekunta"]

PA's success lies with its simplicity and tension. It has some of the best build up of any horror film I've ever seen. I found it frightening due to the fact that it wasn't far removed from home. I could identify with the character's dilemma as its main focus draws on something we can all identify with....sleep and the utter vulnerability that comes with it. It wasn't so much what happened as it was the context that it happened in. It's exactly what I'd imagine a haunting to be like, and it hit a very primal note using the least amount shown as possible.

I'm so tired of those who disliked it treating people who do like morons who don't know what constitutes a real movie. Go watch your Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake and leave those with some imagination alone. It was a breath of fresh air in a genre of film filled with boring, generic CGI monsters, cheap shock tactics, and gore. If it wasn't halfway decent it wouldn't have been such a success. Sure, some of the acting was sub-par, and many things were unplausable (staying at the house after many of the occurances, the psychic), but for what it strove to acheive, it hit it dead on. What's not shown is far, far scarier than what is.

GrandJury

Thank you, I couldn't have said it any better. :D

People who didn't like it because there's no killer or monster or ghost of any kind shown forget that the main component of fear is the unknown. It's not what you see that should scare you, it's what you don't; provided you're open-minded enough to let your mind fill in the blanks.

That's not a very compelling argument. You're basically saying you didn't like it because you didn't like it...

Could you at least provide some reasons?

I think it is ridiculous that they needed to incorperate a baby in a movie that is a sequel to a movie about a demonic force that tortures a couple. It is sad what society has come to in terms of entertainment.

PA's success lies with its simplicity and tension. It has some of the best build up of any horror film I've ever seen. I found it frightening due to the fact that it wasn't far removed from home. I could identify with the character's dilemma as its main focus draws on something we can all identify with....sleep and the utter vulnerability that comes with it. It wasn't so much what happened as it was the context that it happened in. It's exactly what I'd imagine a haunting to be like, and it hit a very primal note using the least amount shown as possible.

I'm so tired of those who disliked it treating people who do like morons who don't know what constitutes a real movie. Go watch your Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake and leave those with some imagination alone. It was a breath of fresh air in a genre of film filled with boring, generic CGI monsters, cheap shock tactics, and gore. If it wasn't halfway decent it wouldn't have been such a success. Sure, some of the acting was sub-par, and many things were unplausable (staying at the house after many of the occurances, the psychic), but for what it strove to acheive, it hit it dead on. What's not shown is far, far scarier than what is.

Rekunta

Well said sir, well said.

[QUOTE="MrEnvelope"]

Paranormal Activity was ok. I mean I liked the fact that they went to the basics of horror (closing doors, random noises, and stuff like that) instead of the now-typical torture porn. Still I'm not expecting something worthwhile out of this one. I'm still going to see it due to the fact that I can go to the theaters for a lower price :P

the_foreign_guy

PA diddnt have it? :?

that was the best part of the movie imo, nothing happend at points you you were just bombarded with the sense of errie dread an knew something bad would happen. I loved PA1 though i hate the idea of a sequel. hollywood should leave it alone.

also i find most asian horror be ovverated. its all the same with some pale long black hair ghost girl

1. Build up was horrible 2.Nothing kept me guessing 3.The actual characters were boring 4.The ending was weak Now yes, I know they made the film on a budget but that does not stop me from thinking that the movie was complete crap. It seemed like a terrible M night whats his face movie.GrandJury

1. I thought it was great, but that's just difference of opinion.

2. I don't get what you mean here, the whole point was to keep you guessing: Is it really a demon or some kind of paranormal entity? If not, then by the time they find the picture one would have to really ask themselves, WTF is going on with that house?

3. That was also kind of the whole point, the characters were meant to be just ordinary people; nothing special about them.

4. How was it weak? By the time the movie ends you really have to wonder WTF was wrong with that girl: either she really got possesed, or she was SERIOUSLY messed up in the head. But if it wasn't a paranormal ocurrence and the girl was just messed up, then how do you account for all the other freaky **** going on in the house that wasn't directly related to her?

I still thought it was great... :?

PA's success lies with its simplicity and tension. It has some of the best build up of any horror film I've ever seen. I found it frightening due to the fact that it wasn't far removed from home. I could identify with the character's dilemma as its main focus draws on something we can all identify with....sleep and the utter vulnerability that comes with it. It wasn't so much what happened as it was the context that it happened in. It's exactly what I'd imagine a haunting to be like, and it hit a very primal note using the least amount shown as possible.

I'm so tired of those who disliked it treating people who do like morons who don't know what constitutes a real movie. Go watch your Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake and leave those with some imagination alone. It was a breath of fresh air in a genre of film filled with boring, generic CGI monsters, cheap shock tactics, and gore. If it wasn't halfway decent it wouldn't have been such a success. Sure, some of the acting was sub-par, and many things were unplausable (staying at the house after many of the occurances, the psychic), but for what it strove to acheive, it hit it dead on. What's not shown is far, far scarier than what is.

Rekunta

PA did an excellent job with showing the vulnerability of sleep. the fact that pretty much the whole movie takes place in the bed room and you hear things downstairs crepped me out

the part where the door slams closed and you hear banging and screaming at the other side scared the hell out of me. i was like "OMFG WTF is behind that!!!"

Build up was horrible Nothing kept me guessing The actual characters were boring The ending was weak Now yes, I know they made the film on a budget but that does not stop me from thinking that the movie was complete crap. It seemed like a terrible M night whats his face movie.GrandJury

Sixth Sense?

Anyhow, I don't see how the buildup was horrible, it's what made the movie. It was well paced and the escalating degree of what happened each time was realistically portrayed, and was surely not predictable.The characters, while not Oscar worthy, got the job done. But I simply can't understand how anyone can think this movie has a weak ending. Even those who I've heard proclaim they hate it admit the ending was the only part worth watching. The scene right before the last night (dragged) has got to be one of the most intense horror scenes I've watched (the spider crawl down the stairs in The Exorcist is the only one else that comes close). The only thing bad about the ending was that it was spoiled in the trailer.

Sounds to me like you went in with preconceived expectations, and after it didn't live up to them you simply blamed the movie. As Black Cat said above, it needs to be approached and seen with an open mind. Maybe you did, but it doesn't sound like it.

[QUOTE="the_foreign_guy"][QUOTE="MrEnvelope"]

Paranormal Activity was ok. I mean I liked the fact that they went to the basics of horror (closing doors, random noises, and stuff like that) instead of the now-typical torture porn. Still I'm not expecting something worthwhile out of this one. I'm still going to see it due to the fact that I can go to the theaters for a lower price :P

legend26

PA diddnt have it? :?

that was the best part of the movie imo, nothing happend at points you you were just bombarded with the sense of errie dread an knew something bad would happen. I loved PA1 though i hate the idea of a sequel. hollywood should leave it alone.

also i find most asian horror be ovverated. its all the same with some pale long black hair ghost girl

[QUOTE="legend26"]

[QUOTE="the_foreign_guy"] What happened to the days of horror movies having atmosphere and playing off suspense? Hollywood needs to take a look at Japanese and Korean horror films and how they utilize it, while avoiding remakes.the_foreign_guy

PA diddnt have it? :?

that was the best part of the movie imo, nothing happend at points you you were just bombarded with the sense of errie dread an knew something bad would happen. I loved PA1 though i hate the idea of a sequel. hollywood should leave it alone.

also i find most asian horror be ovverated. its all the same with some pale long black hair ghost girl

yup that was your problem i think :P

I watched it opening friday night with a crowd of eager people. the energy in the place was awesome. i looked around and saw people holding the person next to them :lol:

then i got the dvd and watched it 12 AM with 2 friends with all the lights off. still worked for me.

[QUOTE="MrEnvelope"]

Paranormal Activity was ok. I mean I liked the fact that they went to the basics of horror (closing doors, random noises, and stuff like that) instead of the now-typical torture porn. Still I'm not expecting something worthwhile out of this one. I'm still going to see it due to the fact that I can go to the theaters for a lower price :P

the_foreign_guy

[QUOTE="the_foreign_guy"][QUOTE="MrEnvelope"]

Paranormal Activity was ok. I mean I liked the fact that they went to the basics of horror (closing doors, random noises, and stuff like that) instead of the now-typical torture porn. Still I'm not expecting something worthwhile out of this one. I'm still going to see it due to the fact that I can go to the theaters for a lower price :P

MCGSMB

[QUOTE="the_foreign_guy"][QUOTE="MrEnvelope"]

Paranormal Activity was ok. I mean I liked the fact that they went to the basics of horror (closing doors, random noises, and stuff like that) instead of the now-typical torture porn. Still I'm not expecting something worthwhile out of this one. I'm still going to see it due to the fact that I can go to the theaters for a lower price :P

MCGSMB

So what? It couldn't possibly be a joke? :|

[QUOTE="MCGSMB"][QUOTE="the_foreign_guy"] What happened to the days of horror movies having atmosphere and playing off suspense? Hollywood needs to take a look at Japanese and Korean horror films and how they utilize it, while avoiding remakes.black_cat19

So what? It couldn't possibly be a joke? :|

[QUOTE="the_foreign_guy"][QUOTE="MrEnvelope"]

Paranormal Activity was ok. I mean I liked the fact that they went to the basics of horror (closing doors, random noises, and stuff like that) instead of the now-typical torture porn. Still I'm not expecting something worthwhile out of this one. I'm still going to see it due to the fact that I can go to the theaters for a lower price :P

MCGSMB

I bet shes had more action than most people here, besides its a joke.

If you clicked the link to my sig, you would clearly now it's a joke.the_foreign_guy

[QUOTE="black_cat19"]

[QUOTE="MCGSMB"] Do you realize the girl in your sig is 13 years old? I mean, come on man.MCGSMB

So what? It couldn't possibly be a joke? :|

Well then there's something very wrong with the place you come from; I think there's something wrong with people when the first thing they can think of anything involving young girls, whether it's an innocent picture or a joking comment, is "OMG child abuse!". Seriously, who's the one with the problem: the guy who has an innocent picture of a fully clothed girl as their wallpaper (just an example), or the guy who looks at the picture and immediately thinks "OMG you want to have sex with that girl, you're a sick pedo!"?

Besides, that sig didn't even have anything to do with soliciting ANYTHING from a 13 year old... :|

[QUOTE="GrandJury"]Build up was horrible Nothing kept me guessing The actual characters were boring The ending was weak Now yes, I know they made the film on a budget but that does not stop me from thinking that the movie was complete crap. It seemed like a terrible M night whats his face movie.Rekunta

Sixth Sense?

Anyhow, I don't see how the buildup was horrible, it's what made the movie. It was well paced and the escalating degree of what happened each time was realistically portrayed, and was surely not predictable.The characters, while not Oscar worthy, got the job done. But I simply can't understand how anyone can think this movie has a weak ending. Even those who I've heard proclaim they hate it admit the ending was the only part worth watching. The scene right before the last night (dragged) has got to be one of the most intense horror scenes I've watched (the spider crawl down the stairs in The Exorcist is the only one else that comes close). The only thing bad about the ending was that it was spoiled in the trailer.

Sounds to me like you went in with preconceived expectations, and after it didn't live up to them you simply blamed the movie. As Black Cat said above, it needs to be approached and seen with an open mind. Maybe you did, but it doesn't sound like it.

Could be good...

The trailer started off alright, but the end kinda ruined it. I think it would be better if it was the "things left unseen" that is used to create the suspense.

Legendaryscmt

[QUOTE="MCGSMB"][QUOTE="black_cat19"]

So what? It couldn't possibly be a joke? :|

black_cat19

Well then there's something very wrong with the place you come from; I think there's something wrong with people when the first thing they can think of anything involving young girls, whether it's an innocent picture or a joking comment, is "OMG child abuse!". Seriously, who's the one with the problem: the guy who has an innocent picture of a fully clothed girl as their wallpaper (just an example), or the guy who looks at the picture and immediately thinks "OMG you want to have sex with that girl, you're a sick pedo!"?

Besides, that sig didn't even have anything to do with soliciting ANYTHING from a 13 year old... :|