Paranormal Activity 4
- Directors: Ariel Schulman Henry Joost
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Details: US/ 95 / TBC
- Release Date: 19/10/2012
First things first; if you didn’t like any of the other Paranormal Activity movies, go ahead and take two stars off the above rating. These movies are now precision built, and if you don’t like previous entries in the franchise, there’s not a lot new here to change your mind.
For the first time the story doesn’t solely centre on the two sisters who took centre-stage in all of the PA movies that have gone before, but on the young teenage couple Alice (Kathryn Newton) and Ben (Matt Shively), and Alice’s little brother Wyatt (Aidan Lovekamp). When Alice and Wyatt get new neighbours, some odd things begin to happen around the house, especially when Wyatt quickly becomes best friends with Robbie (Brady Allen) and Robbie's "imaginary" friend.
The same directors of Paranormal Activity 3 have returned to helm this entry, and while they never get around to expanding on the whole story quite as much as they did last time round, this time they do introduce a lot of new ways to scare us. Whereas the first PA just had the static shot in the bedroom, PA2 introduced the multiple cameras, and PA3 had the ingenious idea of mounting a camera to an oscillating fan. But this time we've got webcams, motion sensors, night vision and a talking house alarm ("Front. Door. Open."), and they're all used to great effect to scare us senseless.
There are some great references to other horror movies scattered throughout, including a fantastic one to The Shining, and the teenage couple, instead of being shrieking and annoying as teenage couples often tend to be in horror movies, turn out to be the most likeable leads in the series so far. The biggest issue is that the movie feels like its treading water, with no great leaps made in the overall mythology. But it does also feel like it’s the beginning of the end, and an overall sense that Paranormal Activity 5 will be the finale of the series.
No other horror franchise has maintained such a surprisingly high standard of quality scares; it would be wise to end it while they're still on top.
Review by Rory Cashin | 09:00 | Friday 19th October 2012 | Movie Review
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JohnDoe99
after years of watching horror movies and being immune to the low scares, Paranormal Activity scared the hell out of me. This looks like another great installment.
Posted 20:14 | Fri 3rd Aug 2012 -
foxy18
cant wait for this film the other 3 where amazing xxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted 00:45 | Thu 2nd Feb 2012 -
Leeson Mclemon Murray
Went to see it tonight. Any one thats a fan of the previous three films should definetly go to see this. Not a massive expansion onbthe story but manages to scare the hell out of you all the way through. New cast is also incredibly talented
Posted 01:32 | Thu 18th Oct 2012 -
shah
PLease PLease please dont watch it. Totally waste of money. Instead buy a good dinner for you. Not worth at all. You will regret you wasted your time and money both.
Posted 04:05 | Fri 19th Oct 2012 -
Michelle Magyar-Vaheed
Going to see it in an hour. In my oppinion, it wont matter what the reviews or others say about it people will see it. Especially, if you watched the first 3. There's an aching sense of needing closure after to seeing all of them. I have to know how this story ends no matter what! I was shocked to read that there will be a part 5 now. I hate waiting!
Posted 14:29 | Fri 19th Oct 2012 -
Chace W. Gagen-Parry
Best installment of them all. Plays well with the third one. Very enjoyable. Scary yet also funny!
Posted 06:56 | Sat 20th Oct 2012 -
flea2001ie
Love these films! This was one was probably the scariest so far. If you liked the first movies you;ll love this.
Posted 01:30 | Tue 23rd Oct 2012 -
DoubleLetter
I don't get this franchise at all. Hated all 3.
Posted 18:52 | Thu 25th Oct 2012 -
mikecoughlan
I when to see it last night, but as I hate horror films, I had to leave after about an hour as I was too afraid. I am a complete coward really. I should really give it five stars as it frightened me out of the cinema. That is a complete success for a horror film really when you think about it.
Posted 10:14 | Sat 20th Oct 2012 -
Mark Roche
Its was not as good as the other 3 previous movies but i did not like it but i wud not rate it waste of money really tbh
Posted 18:44 | Tue 23rd Oct 2012 -
movie fun#1
Don't waste your money on this s**t. Not worth it!!!!
Posted 22:00 | Sun 21st Oct 2012 -
abishua
JUST GOT BACK from watching it. I'm extremely disappointed! I'm such a fan of these movies. When it first came out this movie was so different then all of the other bloody in your face horror movies and it definitely still scares the s**t out of you still BUT after 3 movies of pretty much the same thing I was hoping for some type of explanation or closure and of course to be scared. Although, it DID scare me I was also hoping all of the who, what, where, and whys would be answered in this installment but it just left you with so many more questions! ALSO I'm a sucker for a happy ending! The characters were so likeable and after all of these movies I wanted the good guys to win and kick the s**t out of this stupid ass annoying demon! I'm hoping there will be ONE more and one more only that can answer all of our questions and hopefully a happy ending. Fingers crossed!
Posted 05:04 | Mon 22nd Oct 2012 -
abishua
JUST GOT BACK from watching it. I'm extremely disappointed! I'm such a fan of these movies. When it first came out this movie was so different then all of the other bloody in your face horror movies and it definitely still scares the s**t out of you still BUT after 3 movies of pretty much the same thing I was hoping for some type of explanation or closure and of course to be scared. Although, it DID scare me I was also hoping all of the who, what, where, and whys would be answered in this installment but it just left you with so many more questions! ALSO I'm a sucker for a happy ending! The characters were so likeable and after all of these movies I wanted the good guys to win and kick the s**t out of this stupid ass annoying demon! I'm hoping there will be ONE more and one more only that can answer all of our questions and hopefully a happy ending. Fingers crossed!
Posted 05:05 | Mon 22nd Oct 2012 -
Zmi
This movie was the worse of them all. No longer a fan of PA . This movie is Extremely disappointing. Do not go see it. Spend your money on something else. Its a total waste.
Posted 02:59 | Tue 23rd Oct 2012 -
John Velesbir
love horror films this was the most worst movie ever made waste of money and time, will never see another paranormal movir again save your money
Posted 18:40 | Sat 10th Nov 2012
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