Review of Paranormal Activity 2 (2010) by Said C — 19 Mar 2012

Add a kid and a dog, it makes for a even scarier film then the first.. But not quite as good as the 3rd. .

This review of Paranormal Activity 2 (2010) was written by Said C on 19 Mar 2012.

Paranormal Activity 2 has generally received mixed reviews.

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