the hype was correct - for once

Rating: 10/10 (21 October 2009)

The hype for the summer 2009 films was never really accurate until now - i thought District 9 sucked and I was disappointed in Halloween 2 and Final Destination 4. Paranormal Activity though did not disappoint. Katie is hot. Micah did a really good job as the naive character who makes things worse (hint - i know exactly where we are and I kicked the map into the stream (a la Blair Witch)) and the friends were good in the "hint hint" don't get a Ouija board. Furthermore, the guest psychic was excellent in what little of the film he was in.
Numerous kudos however go to the director - excellent use of sound, lighting, pacing, and special effects. I have not really been nervous in a horror movie since i watched "Evil Dead". I was nervous several times in Paranormal Activity. I highly recommend this to anyone who appreciates great film art - for $11,000 - this film is a masterpiece. I finally think Halloween (the original) has met its low budget sleeper hit match (totally!). God bless these guys - art has been created - and it scared the hell out of me! Great job.