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'Paranormal Activity' Continues Its Upward Trend!
Saturday, October 3, 2009


By: MrDisgusting
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While you guys sit here on BD bitching and moaning about remakes and big budget horror films, I really had my doubts that you'd actually turn out for Oren Peli's micro-budget haunt flick Paranormal Activity. You kick and scream for quality original films and Paramount Pictures is handing you one on a silver patter - and all you have to do is show your support. Well, you guys have really done it and have propelled the film to new heights. In its second weekend, PA is estimated to take in nearly $500k by Sunday in only 30 theaters (and only playing after midnight)! The big news is that it will continue to expand next weekend based on where you guys DEMAND IT. If you haven't yet, click the link and make your demand heard, see the film, then click on back here to BD with your review. Hopefully this baby will take off (and I mean really take off) and become a new horror phenomenon.



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Monsterzero
5:18pm, October 3, 2009

FIRST! Come to Massachusetts!


ogtoddyt
5:23pm, October 3, 2009

the movie sucked big donkey balls stop asking for it, there is only one big scare and its the last reel of the film which they show in the trailer. if you liked blair witch you will like this peice of shit.


KingOfHorror
5:36pm, October 3, 2009

I Demand it But No St.Louis WTF!


tearsdontfall7113
5:41pm, October 3, 2009

YAY! paramount, release it wide October 30! there is NOTHING, and i mean next to NOTHING coming out that weekend! other than the michael jackson movie, which is a completely different demographic. PLEASE?!


Keegsta
6:05pm, October 3, 2009

I like how Mr. Disgusting is just trash talking the shit out of his fans... Haha.


narcissusween
6:08pm, October 3, 2009

this movie was an overhyped snore. there was absolutely no sense of dread or danger, the camera work was sloppy (made me dizzy), and the pacing was just off. it did have some decent scares.. but not enough to warrant the hype or the effort it took me to see this flick.


Scurgar
6:10pm, October 3, 2009

Not all of us are whores for the industry, so we can bitch and moan all we want about god-awful remakes and sequels.


ThunderDragoon
6:28pm, October 3, 2009

They just need to release it nationwide already. Not everybody can see it by doing the stupid demand thingy. That only works in big cities. The proof is in the demand list. Why are they so scared to release it everywhere? They see how well it's doing don't they? Just release it already!


fenderxx
6:35pm, October 3, 2009

i completely agree thunderdragoon!! This is pissing me off so much.


xxexvxrx
6:38pm, October 3, 2009

Saw it last night, prepare yourselves now, the movie..... IS NOT SCARY. Sure, there are a few tense moments that MIGHT make your girl squirm, but, as a long time jaded horror fan, there was little to nothing here to enjoy but the appeal of being apart of the underground midnight release, since it brought people out from all across the area. There must of been at least 5 different states represented at the Philly screening last night.


Mass Hysteria
6:40pm, October 3, 2009

Please vote. Support low-budget indie projects. Be nice, come on...you know you can do it!


Saturdaythe13th
6:51pm, October 3, 2009

Yeah, -- Mr. Disgusting, quit being a high and mighty asshole. You're really talking down to us. Want to know something? The people on this website ARE the ones who go see original horror films. It's the general public that doesn't always catch on. Yes, we do see remakes and sequels, but that's because it's often times all that is being offered. So shut up and treat the people who keep you in business with a little respect. Just because you're quoted on the poster doesn't mean you're God.


Movie Tyrant
7:06pm, October 3, 2009

I'm seeing it tonight! Cant wait.


CountOrlok
7:35pm, October 3, 2009

It's not out in Australia until december, according to IMDB.


lgoasklucyl
7:49pm, October 3, 2009

While not bitching about remakes, reboots, or sequels I will gladly come on here and bitch about this movie still not coming within 2 hours of me. Demanded plenty of times, the demands have increased over 300%, yet still no signs. It's micro-budget... Paramount couldn't possibly lose any money with what they've already made.


retinalworm
9:31pm, October 3, 2009

Just saw Death of a Ghost Hunter. Couldn't help but notice major similarities in description - Blair Witch parallels, genuine scares, whole plot concept, etc. Anyone out there seen both? Loved DOGH, hope 2C PA.


Frogger
9:33pm, October 3, 2009

"While you guys sit here on BD bitching and moaning about remakes and big budget horror films..." You are the god damn biggest fucking asshole in the world. Fuck yourself.


tearsdontfall7113
9:37pm, October 3, 2009

rofl@ frogger. whatever Mr. D, i agree with you 100%. you guys all know it's the truth.


ghostofhaddonfield78
9:48pm, October 3, 2009

I hope that indy is in the next top 10 so i can finally see this!!!!


Omar Ramos
9:57pm, October 3, 2009

Saw it last night and it was very creepy with it's simplicity.Just goes to show, that hollywood doesn't need 100million dollars to make a good movie.This is the ultimate date movie.


Dr. Reap3r
10:04pm, October 3, 2009

Though I saw it PA already, I do agree that it should be shown nationwide due to its growing fan base, and the whole midnite thing is redonkulous, though i could understand why since it hasn't done a major release but sheesh, you kinda lose possible fans with the demand thing though.


MikeScott22
10:57pm, October 3, 2009

Honestly, I'm disappointed they will be showing it all throughout the day. I liked the idea of just one or two showings a day later in the evening. So this is a bit disappointing. I know I will go to the latest show possible when it comes to mine. Hopefully they go wide Halloween weekend, which is incredibly empty and this would be the perfect time for it. But I still wouldn't want them to go too wide. Only a hair over 1,000 theaters. Then it will be close enough to most people and you can drive to another town if it's not in yours. You don't want to open it in like 3,000 theaters because that would kill it after the initial week. It's best to have room for it to expand still so it can stay around for awhile.


MikeScott22
11:01pm, October 3, 2009

Oh, another reason I don't want it to go too wide is because you know, just like with The Blair Witch Project, people are going to start trashing it. I doubt most mainstream moviegoers will actually appreciate it. They don't usually embrace minimalist movies. At least, they don't actually like them after seeing them. They will still go see the occasional one.


swanson-zombie
11:03pm, October 3, 2009

It needs to come to Highland, Indiana!!!


AfterTheAsylum
11:15pm, October 3, 2009

This is ridiculous. It's a marketing tactic. The fans have nothing to do with the release. This DEMAND IT thing for Paranormal Activity is all over the web. It's clever, but it's a ploy. Paramount digs this movie, and they are making good money so far, so why wouldn't they release it nationwide? They are just trying to create buzz ala Cloverfield. It'll be everywhere.


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