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A 'Paranormal' Sequel Possible at Paramount
Sunday, October 25, 2009


By: MrDisgusting
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While the project was originally intended to be a remake, Paramount Pictures took the chance with the original $15k indie film and has won at the box office. While fan reactions are certainly mixed on Paranormal Activity, Paramount recognizes the franchise potential and a sequel could be in development soon. You can read all about it beyond the break.

Paranormal Activity Katie Featherston and Micah SloatIn an article over at the LA Times they report that Paramount Chairman Brad Grey said in an interview over the weekend that a sequel to PARANORMAL ACTIVITY is very possible. "We have the rights on a worldwide basis to do 'Paranormal 2' and we're looking to see if that makes some sense."

Costing only $15k ($11k depending who you ask), why wouldn't Paramount jump on the crazy train and develop a sequel? I have a suggestion, why not find filmmakers who scoff at ACTIVITY and dare them to make something better with the same amount of money? I love a good challenge.

The LA Times also adds that "Paramount has an extra reason to make a sequel to PARANORMAL ACTIVITY beyond trying to duplicate its success: Although the studio has only domestic rights to the current film, it would have worldwide rights to a follow-up, Grey noted."

Source: LA Times

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PULSE101
5:35pm, October 25, 2009

FIRST! ILL CHECK IT OUT! PARANORMAL FUCKING ROCKS!!!


tearsdontfall7113
5:36pm, October 25, 2009

oh come on, is this seriously necessary? where could they possibly take this story? if it was an all new story altogether, it would be nothing more than a money machine.


ZOMBIESTAKEONE
5:43pm, October 25, 2009

A sequel is exactly what I DON'T want to see. STOP. HERE.


Slasher Freak
5:43pm, October 25, 2009

Stupid idea!


Keegsta
5:45pm, October 25, 2009

Hhhhmmm, I know everyone hates sequels and I'm trying to decide for myself if this is a good idea. I'm thinking no...


miistermorphine
5:58pm, October 25, 2009

she has a sister. remember when she explained how some kind of creature would watch her in the middle of the night..only her and her sister could see it..... could the sister be a potential story line for a sequel?


AcuteAngle.ca
6:03pm, October 25, 2009

I agree, a sequel will only be "Book of Shadows" in essence.


Kane Soto
6:08pm, October 25, 2009

fucking marks


lostnthought16
6:14pm, October 25, 2009

This movie is talked about alot for the same reason Blair Witch was. Is it real? Making a sequel would ruin this film for many viewers. Most of my fear came from the idea of realism. I don't think they should mess with it. This will turn out worse then Book of Shadows


Jcoles5000
6:17pm, October 25, 2009

Ha!!! In about three years when everyone is complaining about Paranormal sequels every year I will be laughing my ass of and remembering how everyone rubbed it in my face about how Paranormal 1 completely screwed SAW VI. Well that is if Paramount is actually able to release one every year. Not every franchise can do that ya know.


Gargus
6:17pm, October 25, 2009

PA was barely able to stand on its own, how the hell are they going to make a sequel of it? I mean it wasnt a horrible movie but I wouldnt care if I never saw it again, it wasnt about the characters or story or anything aside from some audio and visual effects, thats it. Guess they need to hop on the popullarity train quick before all the kids hyped up on it realize that is a really shallow and hollow movie.


horrorgirl666
6:26pm, October 25, 2009

Really a sequel? The studio is just going to ruin a good thing to make more money..they are the real vampires in the world.


Scurgar
6:28pm, October 25, 2009

Lol the sequel is going to be awful.


ANTiSocial
6:40pm, October 25, 2009

No. No. No. NO.


TwistedFate_L4
6:40pm, October 25, 2009

OH GOD! Great, just great! Look at what you idiots have now started! I will NOT be apart of this! Thank God I didn't and WON'T go see this shit!


spanky
6:41pm, October 25, 2009

AWFULLY PREDICTABLE. How about a prequel? Katie gave us some intersting bits about her past, maybe we can go back in the years she was a kid and show the story and it can end with the house burning down!


TwistedFate_L4
6:43pm, October 25, 2009

You people hyped up PA as not being a remake or sequel, yet its about to spawn some! Fantastic, excelent, look at what you people have done!


Adonis Griffin
6:50pm, October 25, 2009

I seriously hope they rethink this idea. PA was a good movie and Paramount trying to make it a franchise is a bad idea.


horroranime700
6:59pm, October 25, 2009

I hated PA yet for some reason I kinda want to see a sequel. (It was undoubtedly obvious to be announced anyway)


horroranime700
6:59pm, October 25, 2009

I hated PA yet for some reason I kinda want to see a sequel. (It was undoubtedly obvious to be announced anyway)


Jcoles5000
7:02pm, October 25, 2009

I hope Paramount will lose SO much money on that shit. But unfortunately it will make some serious bank because even we horror bloggers started the Paranormal craze it is in the hands of the mainstream. That is what happens when indies get big. It becomes just another part of pop culture and the ones who stood by it from the beginning are standing there disappointed about how the evil studio ruined their beloved little movie.


Jcoles5000
7:04pm, October 25, 2009

Oh sorry I meant to say even though we horror bloggers started the Paranormal craze it is now in the hands of the mainstream. Sorry I type fast.


chepe516
7:06pm, October 25, 2009

Paranormal Activity was great! If they do a sequel it could deal with a new family that is being haunted or a prequel like someone mentioned. I'm glad it came out number one!


rusted31
7:11pm, October 25, 2009

Looks like 'the little movie that could' is going to turn into the next Saw. Sequel after sequel. Will everybody still be singing it's praises when part 5 is released ?


korollocke
7:22pm, October 25, 2009

None of you have seen the simular but far superior film In Memorium from a few years back? It makes Paranormal Activity seem like a Mr.Rogers Halloween special. I saw Paranormal Activity and wasn't impressed I didn't even jump once, In Memorium Still gives me the creeps!It's about a man who is terminal and has decided to die in his own home and film his last days. A malevolent pressence makes his last days total hell.


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