Paranormal Activity

Cinema Trip

Wow... what an amazing film!
Tonight my media group and I went to watch 'Paranormal Activity' I did expect the film to of been scarier at the beginning due to media reviews from different sources. The build up of each night leading towards the end created tension and suspense.
The recurring time-coded bedtime sequences make this movie stand out as something special. Unlike other mockumentary films, the shots in Paranormal Activity are long and uncomfortable. Many times the camera remains completely still and, in reality not that much happens. At the end most people squealed; including me!
Another aspect to the film which was effetive was the time at the right hand side of the screen. It showed how long the activities carriedon for making it seem more realsitic; at the same time building suspense.
The film had a resemblance to ours so far as the editing was rough which was part of 'Paranormal Activity' to create a home video effect. The whole of the movie was filmed by a hand held camera, however the night time bits were still framed with a tripod.
Every night the camera would be held on the tri-pod in view of the door way and hall and their bedroom. This holds our suspense as were looking for drama to happen ad even when it does we get scared. The way 'Oren Peli' the directer has thought of this is very clever as not much money has been put into it but is certainly very scary. I think it's to do with the concept of 'the paranormal world' and if it really exists. So because these things are unknown to human kind this ponders mystery and we question if it's real. It is especially effective as their are no credits and the beginning has an opening story to make the audience believe the story line is true.
There were certainly people wondering of it was or not. This links into the film 'Blair Witch' because his film was thought to be true and gave a real mystery!
One of the best features f the film is yo never see the demon or what is possessing her. in our film were using the same theory although ours is a serial murderer. I think this gives a more over all effect as the footage is implied, however may people find that having gore and scary footage is more effective.
I'm looking forward to watching 'Blair Witch' as I've heard so many fantastic reviews. As this film outing was so successful and enjoyable I hope other arrangements will be made in the near future!