Review of Paranormal Activity 4 (2012) by Midlands M — 19 Oct 2013

I have a massive soft spot for the PA films. Although a one-trick pony, it knew the trick well and each film added a new twist to the home-movie formula to keep audiences on the edge of their seat. But like most horror franchises (the genre which knows not when to stop with sequels - see Freddy, Saw, Scream & of course Friday the 13th) it's fourth time unlucky as the same stupid set of idiots move into a freaky neighbourhood of ghostly goings on, most of which are now reminiscent of the earlier films and a sure-fire way to know your narrative has run its course.

The slightly new format involves a teen and her laptop so there's a lame attempt at capturing an audience familiar with webcams but for this reviewer it's a case of been there, seen that and the horrible reality that a fifth film is probably underway (it is).

With a lack of scares, characters and anything unique this is a franchise going nowhere. Poor and normal activity. 5/10 Midlands Movies Mike.