I indeed wish for the good old slasher-horror flick of the 80's - blood dripping, decapitated faces or bodies, half skullish faces - that had loads of adrenalin. Paranormal Activity, for those who have not seen is on the lines of the Blair Witch Project. For those who have seen PA 1, this is indeed worth a watch.
You don't have the unnecessary gore and blood in the film, nevertheless the gripping tension that is evident by means of silence throughout the film holds it together. Paranormal Activity 2 is positioned as a prequel to PA 1. The film traces the presence of unusual happenings in Christine's house (Katie's sister) three months prior to Micah (Katie's boyfriend). The subject of Katie and Micah constitute PA 1.
The pre-sequel has remained loyal to the PA 1 style of narrative. Christine's family moves into a new house with her daughter (Ali), her new baby (Hunter), and her Husband. A seemingly, or schemingly, maneuvered burglary attempt that messes the house leads Dan to station several security cameras in the house. The presence of a malevolent entity in the house is beginning to be felt soon after and the cameras record several instances. The film deals with the trauma and fears that Christine's family face.
The genre is gaining popularity and a Paranormal Activity 3 has been commissioned. The disturbing style of film-making where the viewer also is able to relate to the happenings (especially so in North America) has helped its ascent. PA 2 has its good share of scares, but I would recommend watching it in a theatre with pin-drop silence.
Not exactly the kind of scares that the Omen gave you back in those days, but there aren't any good horror films seeing the light of the day. No complaints!
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