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Atrocious (2010)
OK film, but not for the price of admission.
The film had very good potential to be a solid scare, however the distributor decided to wrap this movie into a Paranormal Activity type hype. Releasing the movie in limited screens and available for midnight showings,even the font used in the film was Paranormal Activity related. However they tried to wrap this present with Paranormal Activity paper, it was not close to what the mentioned film was. Instead you get a very quickly paced, poorly made mess. Picture if you will if your baby brother was giving a camera, he was told to run around in circles breathing very heavily close to the mic. That's what you get in Atrocious, the only reason I give it a five is because it had a twist ending that threw me off.
Paranormal Activity (2007)
Greatest "Shakey Cam" movie ever.
I must admit I am a huge horror fan, being proud to say that nothing phases me. But as I gripped my girlfriends hand near pain, every time the characters went to sleep. I found myself happy and scared out of my mind. This film is that great. The film begins with the usual introduction of characters, and the problem they are having. After the initial twenty minutes, the movie quickly picks up and we get a glimpse of the so called problem. What really makes this film shine above the rest, is the fact that the characters are really relatable (for anyone in a relationship) you find yourself feeling for the two. This and the simple fact that the gripping tension each night they fall asleep is the perfect formula to hold the audiences attention.
I caught this film at a screening in Glendale. If you get a chance to see this please do so before they remake it and it loses it's independent touch.