Paranormal Activity

Paranormal Activity (2007)

I liked this when it first came out. I still like it now, though my opinion is slightly less favorable this time around. Perhaps it’s because there are now so many similar movies it’s hard to keep track.

Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)

If you’ve seen both endings to the original, you’re probably understanding why the theatrical version was, well, the theatrical version. This serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the first and does a pretty good job at both.

Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)

So far, this is definitely my favorite of the franchise. Maybe it’s because Katie and Kristi are much more likable (or relatable?) as kids.

Paranormal Activity 4 (2012)

This was the first real letdown of the bunch for me. It did have some neat effects – particularly the Kinect tracking dots – but just felt slow and like more of the same.

Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin (2021)

I have admittedly little to say about this movie as well. That’s probably no surprise for a standalone “sequel” released 7 years after the previous in the franchise.

Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (2015)

This was a pretty good final installment of the franchise. It closed the loop on many of the questions brought up in the earlier films without bringing up too many questions on its own. I feel like I’ve got closure on the story.

Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones (2014)

I found this one slightly more interesting than last night’s film but not quite as interesting as the first three films. Spoilers ahead.