Perfect

Rating: Null/10 (10 November 2009)

Paranormal Activity stands out as a motion picture virtually flawless in execution. Oren Peli's use of framing, spooky lighting, and intricate sound blend together so seamlessly that you never question that the events unfolding are in fact recorded history. Unlike Blair Witch, from which Paranormal lifts its approach, this film succeeds in creating the illusion of reality. The performances are 100% natural - there isn't a false note to be found in the film's running time, and Peli's use of basic horror conventions like the "haunted house", "demonic possession", as well as that really cool scene in thrillers where a character tells a story about the villain (in this case a demon) that absolutely chills you to the bone.
In short, if this film doesn't get under your skin then it's on too tight.