Review of Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) by Elliott C — 23 May 2012

Better than the second but the first is still a stand out movie. Worth a watch.

This review of Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) was written by Elliott C on 23 May 2012.

Paranormal Activity 3 has generally received mixed reviews.

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