ghosts
Biggest Let Down of the Year
The tedious domestic bullcrap and the less than amateur acting really took away from the overall enjoyment of the film. I was really disappointed. I wanted to be scared out of my mind for nights. I was only scared a little at the movie and scared to death early this morning(but mostly due to paranoia and an overactive imagination). The movie was repetitive, too unrealistic and too goddamn predictable.
The suspense factor was thrown out the window around the third or fourth night. We, the audience, know the ghost is going to terrorize the couple each night. We know something is going to happen, so when it does the effect isn't the same.
The "hauntings" happen over a span of 21 nights. The couple even says they've been happening weeks before they set up the camera. Even Katie states she's been affected by this demonic presence since she was a child. Anyone in their right mind would have left the house and sought out help. Even if the 'thing' follows Katie, she should have left. Sleep in a church for Christ's sake.
The concept of the movie was good, but the execution was awful. If the happenings occurred over a few nights, even a week, the movie would have been far better. However, it is a great alternative to the saws and gorey slasher flicks out there.
On a scale from 10 to 1, 10 being superb, the movie scores a 6.5 for storyline. The suspense ranks a 7. The acting, however, scores a 4, Katie overacted and underacted throughout the duration of the movie. Overall I give the movie gets a 7 points out of 10.
Anyone who is logical and has a good common sense should not see this movie. You will over analyze everything and most likely see all the flaws this movie has. Don't be misled by the over exaggerated statements. Paranormal activity is far from the scariest movie ever.
