The low budget horror film “Paranormal Activity” was one of the (overrated) box office sensations of last year. Built by word of mouth and some clever pre-release marketing by Paramount, the film ended up pulling in over $100 million at the box office. Not bad for a film that only cost about $15,000 to make. So no surprise then that the studio fast-tracked a sequel.
Yet, despite talking about a sequel as early as last fall, and with the planned October 22nd release date looming, the film only got in front of cameras within the last few weeks (seriously?). With a time crunch on their hands Paramount is forgoing elaborate marketing this time around, instead dropping a teaser for the film that pretty much tells fans of the first film that they will get more of the same this time around.
Yep, more video cameras. More jump scares. More cuts of audience members freaking out. Blah blah blah. Can’t say we’re too excited for this one. The film is being directed (after much boring drama) by Tod “I’m Married To Gretchen Mol” Williams (“The Door In The Floor”) though no cast members have yet been revealed (don’t expect any big names). Will audiences be lining up for this one too? Only time will tell if this is “Saw II” or “Book Of Shadows: Blair Witch 2.”
