Review of Paranormal Activity 2 (2010) by Devin H — 30 Mar 2014

Doesn't have the same magic as the first but still freaked me out.

This review of Paranormal Activity 2 (2010) was written by Devin H on 30 Mar 2014.

Paranormal Activity 2 has generally received mixed reviews.

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