The Paranormal Activity franchise has proved a boon for Paramount, thanks to the films' low budgets, high box office grosses, and quick production schedules. But the real magic ingredient may be the series' surprising ability to keep expanding mythology of the relatively simple first film. Paranormal Activity 2 and 3 kept things fresh by filling…
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Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, the directors behind last year's controversial documentary Catfish, have reportedly been hired by Paramount to direct Paranormal Activity 3, according to Dread Central and Bloody-Disgusting. With an eye on an October 21, 2011 release date, Christopher B. Landon, who wrote the second film in the faux-documentary horror franchise, is writing…
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"Five tales that will mess you up for life." That's the tagline for Burning Palms, which opens in limited release on January 14. Written and directed by Christopher B. Landon (who wrote Disturbia, Paranormal Activity 2), the film follows five separate stories all across Los Angeles that delve into very taboo territory. It stars Zoe…
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The Paranormal Activity franchise is like a money tree for Paramount Pictures. The first film was made and acquired for next to nothing (thousands of dollars) and went on to gross over $187 million worldwide. The sequel was rushed into production with a larger budget (estimated $2.75 million), and released the following year, grossing $168…
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