Just got back from Paranormal Activity 3's midnight release, my girlfriend may never sleep again, and I absolutely loved it. Paranormal Activity 3 is insanely good, the movies just get better and better. There is a lot more going on in Paranormal Activity 3 compared to the first two, I'd say it even has more scares than the first two movies put together, while still not feeling like it's too much. It also ties in nicely with the story, and explains everything you need to know.

Any of you guys thinking about seeing it?

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On a sidenote, go check out the trailer for The Devil Inside, it was one of the previews and looks amazing.</sub>

Would you recommend for someone who hated the second (didn't see the first)?

The "home movie" deal never meshed with me. It wasn't that 2 was 'unscary' as much as 'insanely boring.'

Yep I'll probably see it. Really loved the first one, haven't seen the second. Really must do something about that...

When we watched PA1 in the house though my boyfriend went to lie on the floor and I was like 'um, nah. I need you up here with me'. Didn't help that we'd moved the sofa so we could watch it via projector on the blank wall. Freaked. Me. Out.

I didn't even know there was a Paranormal Activity 2. Didn't the first one just come out? :mellow:

I was a sophomore in college when the first one came out,

and now, I'm a sophomore for the third time in college.

So, it came out around 2 years ago.

I probably will watch it, against my will, it's either that or a week long headache from Mrs Kettle.

How much better than the first two is it? I thought 1 was, start to finish, a load of predictable crap and 2, I fell asleep to. I dreamed of nothing and yet still feel I had a more entertaining night than I would have had watching it. Will I be able to tolerate this one or am I in for another debate about how the film was/wasn't crap?

Nope I'll pass. I couldn't sleep for the longest time after I saw the first one because I hate ghost, especially evil ghost. :confused:

Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary

I expected them to exhaust the concept completely with 3, but it seems to be getting quite good reviews so i'll probably give it try...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReiWiqj46Q4

I liked the first, is the second any good?

The only thing that gets me, is the movie is so much different than the trailers, I dont understandwhat happened with that. Seriously half the scenes in the trailers didn't happen, or happened completely different. Then once you watch the movies some of the trailer scenes wouldn't even make sense with the progression of the movie. I'm gonna have to figure that out.

Still, for those of you on the fence it didn't disappoint.

:huh: Wait, what?

I saw the first, it was okay. A lot of just doors opening and a girl freaking out. I heard the second was more just doors opening. Is it true that the third you see more of the entity?

Saw the first one but found it funny (my mind is strange I watch horror films to laugh at them) so is number 3 as funny at the first one?

I do like it if they actually scare me though not just constantly try and make me jump xD

Compared to the first, no it is not, however, it explains what happened to Katie in the first movie. The third explains how it all started.

Eh, I'll probably pass. Or at least wait for the DVD, the first one wasn't all that great in my opinion. It was extremely hyped but it lacked severely in my opinion, so I didn't even see the 2nd one. Maybe I'll check this one out on DVD, but who knows.

Well, now that doesn't seem too bad. I'll have to take a look into the second then.

I have not seen part 2 yet, but I was recently released as a streaming movie on Netflix so I'll be checking that one out, possibly this weekend. The previews for 3 look pretty cool, I definatley would like to see it.

On a semi-related note, not directed at anyone specifically; Why would you go out of your way to see a sequel to a movies or series of movies that you don't like? I have never understood the mentality behind "I saw part one and it was awful, I hate those kinds of movies anyway. I went and saw part 2 and it managed to be worse than the first, I think it maybe the worst movie I have ever seen. Part 3 comes out this weekend, I'm definitely going to go see it."

Trailers, and particular scenes that are used to draw people in and "give it another chance" for those who didn't like the series after the first or second.

For me, no. I saw Paranormal Activity 1 and I have no desire to see any of the others. The movie was just too boring. Nothing happens for like an hour and you get one "scare" at the end. No thanks.

If I'm not mistaken there's supposed to be a big... twist in the 3rd movie? Wasn't this twist talked about in the second or first movie though?

Honestly, if you don't like that style of movie, then I wouldn't see it. It's the same premise.


The second one was much better than the first one, imho. The first one wasn't that great because it was only two people, but it did introduce people to the style of the movie. The second one has a lot more going on in it, plus it explains a huge plot point.


It's funny when your girlfriend is cutting off the circulation in your arm.


There is a lot of scenes in PA2 on Netflix that weren't in the theatrical version.


Well if the first one put you off, I can understand why. It's very slow compared to the next two, I suggest you try them out.


I wouldn't say it's that big a twist, but it definitely explains the "why".

Saw the first one, spent more time talking about what a jerk the husband was than actually being scared, in fact, I spent no time at all being scared. It was awful. I shall not waste my time with the 2nd or 3rd, thank you very much.

EDIT: If I want to be scared, I will go play Silent Hill or Fatal Frame. I like psychological horror, not cheap jump scares.

I thought the first one was good, didn't like the second one, so maybe.

I saw the first one with my family. Not great, but a good movie. My mom was thoroughly convinced that it was real :facepalm:

Now I fear they're going to milk the concept to death like Saw.