Is 'Paranormal Activity' the Next 'Blair Witch Project'?

[Azrael 5]

At any point did you see the words "Based on True Events" or "Based on a True Story"? Are any of the filmmakers claiming that?

No.
Here is clip for those who cannot view other link:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...lm-shot-camcorder-dubbed-new-Blair-Witch.html

 

[Rogue1stclass]

I actually just watched Cannibal Holocaust last weekend. Ugly, mean movie. Makes A Clockwork Orange look like a Disney production.

 

[Ignatowski]

I actually just watched Cannibal Holocaust last weekend. Ugly, mean movie. Makes A Clockwork Orange look like a Disney production.

Try Cannibal Ferox a.k.a Make Them Die Slowly

 

[Third Eye Open]

I prefer Cannibal the Musical.

 

[Vic Vega]

I don't understand how mature, intelligent adults, can be truly shaken by ghost stories, any more than they would live in fear of being mugged by Santa Claus

Maybe because they believe in ghosts?

 

[Piscivore]

This new movie's marketing campaign is practically non-existent. It's only being shown in very select cities. It's relying entirely on word-of-mouth for promotion and the test is whether it will become as faddish as Blair Witch was.

We're getting barraged with television commercials about it.

 

[Yeah_Right]

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

 

[shandyjan]

Thanks Azrael. It looks like my kind of scary.

 

[ugot2bekidding]

After investigating Cannibal Holocaust, I take back what I said about The Last Broadcast being the first "found footage" type movie.

 

[Sunray Breaker]

Cannibal Holocaust left me and even my friends with the strongest of stomachs, feeling a bit woozy for a day or so...

I could also say the same about Irreversable. I don't think I can ever watch that movie again. 1 time is enough!!!

 

[ugot2bekidding]

The full movie is on google video. I'm considering watching it, but I'm hesitant.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8139367795876917425#

 

[Sunray Breaker]

Good god...Don't watch it while your eating or even THINKING of eating

 

[Ignatowski]

The full movie is on google video. I'm considering watching it, but I'm hesitant.

definitely not an easy movie to watch... the animal killing scenes were real, which makes it even more disturbing.

 

[Sunray Breaker]

definitely not an easy movie to watch... the animal killing scenes were real, which makes it even more disturbing.

I guess teh directors of the film chose to live off of teh land the entire time they filmed it. So they killed all of their own food, or most of it. Nasty movie eh?

 

[ToddH]

Try Cannibal Ferox a.k.a Make Them Die Slowly

I'll definitely check it out (I have a strong stomach).

 

[RockNroll]

I wonder if the trailer would create the same effect if they replaced the creepy music with circus music.

Are you saying you don't find circus music creepy??!!?

And let me add my voice to the rest of the people here who recommended Cannibal Holocaust. Great, nasty movie. I've seen far sicker and gorier, but CH is much better at creating a creepy, mean spirited feel than your average gorefest.

 

[Skeptical Greg]

....
I don't understand how mature, intelligent adults, can be truly shaken by ghost stories, any more than they would live in fear of being mugged by Santa Claus ..
...

Maybe because they believe in ghosts?

I don't understand how mature, intelligent adults, can believe in ghosts..

Any better ?

 

[shandyjan]

definitely not an easy movie to watch... the animal killing scenes were real, which makes it even more disturbing.

Thats what disturbed me. I expected the gore in the same vein aas the 80's zombie films, but it wasnt like that. Can see where Blair witch idea came from.

 

[Ignatowski]

I guess teh directors of the film chose to live off of teh land the entire time they filmed it. So they killed all of their own food, or most of it. Nasty movie eh?

Very much so..even seeing how they did some of the special effects didn't really detract from overall feel of the movie.

 

[Ignatowski]

Are you saying you don't find circus music creepy??!!?

And let me add my voice to the rest of the people here who recommended Cannibal Holocaust. Great, nasty movie. I've seen far sicker and gorier, but CH is much better at creating a creepy, mean spirited feel than your average gorefest.

Really? Do tell.