Review of Paranormal Activity 2 (2010) by Brian T — 28 Jul 2013

Definitely a worthy sequel and an inventive scarefest! Will it stand the tests of time? Probably not.

This review of Paranormal Activity 2 (2010) was written by Brian T on 28 Jul 2013.

Paranormal Activity 2 has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 02 Jan 2016

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