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  8 Horror Icons Almost Anyone Could Defeat

  There’s no need to be scared of what lurks in the dark. We tell you how almost anyone could defeat some of horror movies’ most iconic characters.

  by Anthony Ocasio | 204 days ago107 Comments

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  ‘Paranormal Activity 4′ – SR Underground Ep. 62

  We review ‘Paranormal Activity 4,’ round up new Marvel film news (including the return of Agent Coulson and ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ details) as well as discuss confirmation of DC’s ‘Justice League’ in 2015.

  by Ben Kendrick | 213 days ago54 Comments

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  ‘Paranormal Activity 5′ Confirmed for Halloween 2013; Latino Spinoff Next Spring

  Paramount will release ‘Paranormal Activity 5′ next year, but a Latino-based spinoff will arrive first (from Christopher Landon, the writer behind the last three installments).

  by Sandy Schaefer | 213 days ago27 Comments

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  ‘Paranormal Activity 4′ & ‘Silent Hill: Revelation’ Image Gallery & Clips

  Check out image galleries for ‘Paranormal Activity 4′ and ‘Silent Hill: Revelation,’ as well as clips from each of these Halloween horror movie offerings.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 218 days ago3 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity: The Story Explained in 3 Minutes [VIDEO]

  Want to prepare for ‘Paranormal Activity 4′? Our video explains the entire ‘Paranormal Activity’ storyline in just 3 minutes.

  by Chris Molinaro | 219 days ago10 Comments

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  New ‘Paranormal Activity 4′ Teaser; Vote for a Preview Screening Near You

  Sony is kicking off its campaign to bring early ‘Paranormal Activity 4′ screenings to a town near you, and have released a teaser trailer to celebrate.

  by Anthony Taormina | 278 days ago2 Comments

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  ‘Paranormal Activity 4′ Trailer: There Goes the Neighborhood

  The ‘Paranormal Activity 4′ trailer (seemingly) reveals when and where the fourth installment of the popular horror franchise will take place. Watch it here.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 295 days ago34 Comments

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  ‘Paranormal Activity 4′ Trailer Previews: Demonic Rewind

  ‘Paranormal Activity 4′ hops onboard the ‘trailer preview’ trend by releasing some teases for its upcoming teaser trailer. Will demon-Katie return in the fourth installment?

  by Kofi Outlaw | 297 days ago16 Comments

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  ‘Paranormal Acitivity 4′ Snags Writer of ABC’s ‘The River’

  The writer of ABC’s found-footage TV Show ‘The River’ has been tapped to script ‘Paranormal Activity 4′.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 434 days ago5 Comments

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  Interview: Why Are Found Footage Movies So Popular?

  Screen Rant interviews screenwriter John Swetnam to learn more about the found footage genre and why it is so popular in Hollywood right now.

  by Rob Frappier | 464 days ago17 Comments

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  ‘Paranormal Activity 4′ Lands An Official Release Date [Updated]

  Paramount has officially locked down a date in October 2012 for the release of a fourth installment in the ‘Paranormal Activity’ franchise.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 504 days ago18 Comments

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  ‘Star Trek 2′ Release Date; ‘Transformers 4′ & ‘Paranormal Activity 4′ Update

  J.J. Abrams’ ‘Star Trek 2′ has officially been pushed back to 2013. Meanwhile, ‘Paranormal Activity 4′ and ‘Transformers 4′ are definitely on the way.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 556 days ago18 Comments

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  Weekend Box Office Wrap Up: November 6th, 2011

  Here’s our box office report for the weekend of November 4th, 2011 featuring the performances of debut films ‘Tower Heist’ and ‘A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas’ – as well as updates on the rest of the box office top ten.

  by Niall Browne | 564 days ago5 Comments

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  ‘Paranormal Activity’ Producer Working On New Horror Flick

  Filming has commenced on a currently-untitled horror movie that is being written and produced by Oren Peli (the ‘Paranormal Activity’ franchise). Read on for additional details about the project.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 569 days ago1 Comment

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  Paranormal Activity 3 Ending Explained

  Confused about the ending of the third ‘Paranormal Activity’ film? Here’s an explanation – and how the three films interconnect.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 573 days ago669 Comments

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  ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ Discussion: Worst Theater Audiences Ever?

  For our Screen Rant editors, ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ brought out some of the worst theater audiences in recent memory. Did you too have a bad time seeing this film in theaters?

  by Kofi Outlaw | 577 days ago83 Comments

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  ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ SCREAM Awards Clip: Bathroom Games Gone Wrong

  In a ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ clip from the Spike TV SCREAM Awards, we watch a little girl conjure up a raging monster in the bathroom.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 582 days ago6 Comments

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  Early ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ Reviews Emerge Online

  Some early reviews of ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ are now online – is the third chapter a worthy followup to its predecessors? See what critics are saying.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 602 days ago9 Comments

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  ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ Trailer Promises More Demonic Scares

  The full trailer for ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ shows that the demon will be meaner and quicker about his terror in this prequel chapter.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 603 days ago16 Comments

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  ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ Clips: Lot of Static, Creepy VHS Footage

  Three newly-released viral clips from the supernatural horror threequel/prequel ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ are bound to send shivers down your spine.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 604 days ago23 Comments

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  ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ Trailer Is a Demonic Prequel Tease

  The ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ teaser trailer reveals that the film takes place before the events of the first two movies. Is that a good approach?

  by Sandy Schaefer | 672 days ago38 Comments

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  Ethan Hawke Joins ‘Exorcism of Emily Rose’ Director for New Horror Film

  Ethan Hawke is now starring in an untitled horror-thriller from director Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) and the producer of ‘Insidious’ and ‘Paranormal Activity’.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 678 days ago2 Comments

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  ‘Catfish’ Duo Set to Direct ‘Paranormal Activity 3′

  Paramount has hired Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, the directing duo behind the controversial documentary ‘Catfish’, to helm ‘Paranormal Activity 3′.

  by Chris Schrader | 750 days ago16 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity 3 Confirmed With Release Date

  ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ gets confirmed with a release date but what will the third installment be about and can it work again in the found-footage format?

  by Rob Keyes | 918 days ago73 Comments

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  ‘Paranormal Activity 3′: Will A Found-Footage Format Still Work?

  After the events of ‘Paranormal Activity 2′ we’re left wondering where the franchise will go in ‘Paranormal Activity 3′. Can the found-footage format still work? Or will the filmmakers need a new idea?

  by Kofi Outlaw | 937 days ago204 Comments

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  New ‘Paranormal Activity 2′ Clip & Free ‘Paranormal Activity’ Download

  If you were a fan of ‘Paranormal Activity’ you can snag a free download of the movie when you buy tickets for ‘Paranormal Activity 2′. We have a new clip from the sequel that will surely pique your interest.

  by Ross Miller | 947 days ago8 Comments

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  2010 Scream Award Nominations

  The nominations have been announced for the 2010 Scream Awards which celebrates the more fan-friendly type of movies and TV shows than the Oscars and the Emmys.

  by Ross Miller | 995 days ago29 Comments

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  Screen Rant’s Best Shared Movie Moments

  Inception’s final scene had theater-goers groaning in unison. Here are some of our favorite and most memorable movie theater experiences shared by audiences.

  by Mike Eisenberg | 1021 days ago222 Comments

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  Is Katie Coming Back For Paranormal Activity 2?

  Paranormal Activity star Katie Featherston talks whether she’ll reprise her role for Paranormal Activity 2, which is set for October release.

  by Sandy Schaefer | 1092 days ago25 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity 2 Snags A Director

  Director Tod ‘Kip’ Williams (The Door in the Floor) will be the man to direct ‘Paranormal Activity 2′, quietly putting to rest all rumor and speculation on the subject

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1154 days ago1 Comment

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  Paranormal Activity 2 Snags Producer & Start Date

  Paranormal Activity 2 now has super-producer Akiva Goldsman (I am Legend, Fringe) attached, and will reportedly start shooting in May for an October 2010 release

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1163 days ago2 Comments

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  Paramount Introducing Micro-Budget Branch, Insurge Pictures

  Paramount Studios looks to expand the success of ‘Paranormal Activity’ with a new division geared for films just like it.

  by Mike Eisenberg | 1166 days ago13 Comments

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  Who Will Direct Paranormal Activity 2?

  There is a shortlist of directors who may end up helming Paranormal Activity 2, the sequel to the hugely successful indie horror. And one of them is VERY surprising.

  by Ross Miller | 1183 days ago7 Comments

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  Saw Franchise Steals Back Paranormal Activity 2 Director [Updated]

  Update: Although there’s been no announcement from any of the studios involved, Kevin Greutert has commented on the situation on his site – “I’m in…

  by Ross Miller | 1213 days ago2 Comments

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  Saw VI Director To Helm Paranormal Activity 2

  If you’ve been active around here in the last six months, you’ll probably remember the huge buzz and eventual success of what is now the…

  by Ross Miller | 1220 days ago7 Comments

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  Hollywood’s 10 Biggest Social Media Success Stories of 2009

  The following post was contributed by guest writer by Jeffrey Appelbaum. Jeff is a managing director at Buzzpoint, a social media firm in Los Angeles…

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1234 days ago5 Comments

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  Enter To Win In TWO Paranormal Activity Contests

  That’s right – not one but two contests. This is actually a double Paranormal Activity contest, so you have two chances to win instead of…

  by Vic Holtreman | 1242 days ago11 Comments

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  Para(mount’s Ab)normal Activity: $1MM Yearly for Microbudget Films

  The undeniable financial success of Paranormal Activity got the folks over at Paramount thinking.  By undeniable financial success, I mean a little more than $107MM…

  by Scott Miller | 1256 days ago6 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity Gets a Digital Comic Book [Updated]

  [This Article Contains Paranormal Activity SPOILERS] Man, I can’t wait to see the heads of those of you who HATED Paranormal Activity (about 50% of…

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1260 days ago9 Comments

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  2009 A ‘Milestone Year’ For Movie Profits

  I groaned out loud back in August when I found out about the record-breaking summer 2009 box office profits. Now we’re hearing new projections stating…

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1266 days ago26 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity Coming To DVD & Blu-ray Dec. 29th

  It’s barely been a few months since all the hype for Oren Peli’s super-low budget, Paranormal Activity, a film which has been described as “the…

  by Ross Miller | 1276 days ago10 Comments

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  Box Office Bankers: ‘Paranormal Activity’ & ‘This Is It’

  The reports obviously keep on coming in about the continuing box office success of two popular movies, the super-low-budget Paranormal Activity and Michael Jackson’s This…

  by Ross Miller | 1287 days ago10 Comments

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  Add Your Name to the ‘Paranormal Activity’ DVD Credits

  Paramount asked the public to demand that Paranormal Acitivity be played in their hometowns and the public did just that by not only pushing the…

  by Anthony Ocasio | 1294 days ago10 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity 2 On The Way?

  Oh Hollywood, you would make me laugh if you didn’t make me want to cry. A couple of days ago we wrote about an upcoming…

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1296 days ago34 Comments

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  Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: November 1st, 2009

  This week: The box office says This Is It; The Tourist finally gets its bags packed; Billy Bob Thornton and Dwayne Johnson go Faster; Ricky…

  by Niall Browne | 1299 days ago8 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity: The Original Ending

  [WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS FOLLOW!!!!!] We recently did a post about the alternate endings to Paranormal Activity, which, apparently, there are a few of. In that…

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1303 days ago20 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity…The British Version?

  Wow, this Paranormal Activity mania is really getting wild; now that Oren Peli’s low-budget ghost flick has made $61 million for Paramount, every studio and…

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1304 days ago8 Comments

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  Will ‘The Fourth Kind’ Be The Next Paranormal Activity? [Updated]

  Update: We’ve added a featurette for The Fourth Kind With Halloween arriving this week, moviegoers are going to be on the hunt for that perfect…

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1305 days ago28 Comments

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  Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: October 26, 2009

  This week: Over the weekend the box office Saw some Paranormal Activity; Carl Ellsworth was hired by Paramount but he wants C.O.D (Cash On Delivery);…

  by Niall Browne | 1305 days ago11 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity: Alternate Endings & Recut Scenes

  Didn’t like the ending of Paranormal Activity? Find out what other endings were actually shot for the film!

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1310 days ago134 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity Theatrical Trailer

  A new theatrical trailer has been released for Oren Peli’s super low-budget supernatural horror, Paranormal Activity, which has already become somewhat of a phenomenon in…

  by Ross Miller | 1314 days ago37 Comments

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  Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: October 11, 2009

  This week: Vince Vaughn Retreats to the top of the box office; another comic book adaptation makes it way up the Gravel road to the…

  by Niall Browne | 1320 days ago14 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity Producers Developing ‘The Jealous One’

  It looks like that little mega low-budget supernatural horror flick, Paranormal Activity, is working out very well for those involved. On top of director/writer/editor/producer Oren…

  by Ross Miller | 1323 days agoNo Comments

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  Paranormal Activity Director Headed for ‘Area 51′

  As Paranormal Activity continues to spread to theaters across the nation, the film’s director, Oren Peli, has been keeping his hand-held camera focused on another…

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1325 days ago22 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity Adds More Showtimes and Theaters

  Paramount’s small-scale, VERY low budget supernatural horror film, Paranormal Activity, has been playing in various different cities for a few weeks now. At first the…

  by Ross Miller | 1326 days ago8 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity Gets Expanded Release

  A couple of weeks ago we posted the trailer for the new supernatural, super low-budget horror film called Paranormal Activity, which has been generating a…

  by Ross Miller | 1332 days ago7 Comments

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  Fantastic Fest: Day One – Nazi Undead, Broncos, & House Demons

  Fantastic Fest: Day One is now officially under the belt, as are a large amount of bizarre culinary treats, including the aformentioned root beer cookies….

  by Kevin Kelly | 1336 days ago2 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity Review

  ‘Scariest Movie Ever’ is a tall order to fill, but Paranormal Activity is definitely a serious fright flick that will continue to creep you out long after the movie ends.

  by Kofi Outlaw | 1336 days ago625 Comments

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  Poster Friday: Toy Story 3, Saw VI, A Christmas Carol & Many More!

  Happy Friday everyone! Today we’ve again gathered the latest posters to come out for this week’s poster round-up. Screen Rant’s wall this week now includes…

  by Rob Keyes | 1343 days ago11 Comments

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  Paranormal Activity Trailer & Poster (Do Not Watch Alone)

  We recently learned the surprising and refreshing news that a studio was choosing NOT to remake a movie, said movie being the shaky-cam-style horror, Paranormal…

  by Ross Miller | 1345 days ago34 Comments