Op-Ed by Marc Patterson
Two weeks ago Paranormal Activity reached its goal of attaining 1 million “Demands” from people across the US who wanted to see this film theatrically. As a result, This weekend Paranormal Activity opened to theaters across the country and perhaps what is most shocking is the backlash the film is receiving in some horror circles.
An undeniable and quite incredible amount of hype surrounded the film from its earliest showings where audiences seemed to be quite literally freaked out of their minds. Our own …

by Marc Patterson
Last night it became official. If you were online at any point up ’til Midnight you could almost watch the countdown towards 1 Million Fans demanding Paranormal Activity to open nationally come to a rousing end. Though a bit of a foregone conclusion it still was rather cool to watch as a million fans literally brought the film to local theaters throughout the country. Paranormal Activity is a film that wants to be seen after dark, in a crowded theater full of freaked out fans. …

We just got word that Oren Peli, director of Paranormal Activity is about to get underway with his next effort AREA 51…
From the official press release:
Writer-director Oren Peli is set to start production next week on AREA 51, his follow-up to the supernatural chiller PARANORMAL ACTIVITY which after creating exceptional underground notoriety since its production in 2007 is now in the early stages of its US release by Paramount.
The AREA 51 storyline is a closely guarded secret but is reputedly centered around three teenagers whose curiosity leads them to the …

by Marc Patterson
Well… I didn’t bother printing out my email from director Oren Peli and watermarking it with our logo so that it’s suitable for framing, but what I did do is just copy and paste the meat and potatoes that you care about the most. Paranormal Activity is rolling out to 20 new cities this coming weekend. It follows logic that most of the cities are major market locations, so those of you in the less than metro areas will have to wait. But I guarantee …

Paranormal Activity (2009)
Studio: Paramount
Release Date: September 25, 2009 (limited)
Directed by: Oren Peli
Starring: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat
Review by: Kayley Viteo
Seeing Paranormal Activity is like riding a roller coaster. You build up to it, and when you finally have the chance, you’re both absolutely exhilarated and terrified all at the same time. And at the end of the ride, you feel relaxed that it’s over and full of adrenaline, but something lingers, making you feel uncomfortable. Paranormal Activity is addicting, genuinely scary, and a surefire favorite – and I’m not typically a …

by Marc Patterson
As an update to our post this morning I promised to get a listing of the theaters that will be playing Paranormal Activity when it arrives in a limited release format this September 25th. Being a man of my word here’s the rundown…
Paranormal Activity will kick off its run in Austin, Texas during a midnight screening of Fantastic Fest on September 24th. Brutal As Hell will be there to cover this event as it’s sure to cause quite a stir. We’ll be bringing your our report …

by Marc Patterson
Late yesterday Shock Til You Drop unveiled an exclusive first look at the one-sheet poster for Paranormal Activity, which is currently slated for a limited release on September 25th. (Check out the poster below).
From first time director Oren Peli, Paranormal Activity has already gained much notoriety within the horror community and has quite literally freaked out audiences wherever it’s been shown. It’s the one film this year that promises to scare the shit out of you, and this my folks is a damn good thing, even …