Paranormal Activity Blu-ray Release Discussion Thread (12/29/2009) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

ewsjr · 10-28-2009, 08:51 PM

I have to agree that it was a bit hyped and because of that, it was a bit of a letdown. still, it was on the creepy side, had several hair-raise-on-the-back-of-your-neck moments and really played to the audience WAITING for the big scare and used that anticipation to create much more tension and dread in people's minds. I give it credit for doing that and relying on psychological terror in normal situations instead of splatter and gore.(this is a major strike against this film for that whole Saw/Hostel crowd paying to see this film or buying it.) Was a bit disappointed with the similar Blair Witch type ending since Spielberg supposedly suggested it. makes me want to see what the original was like. needless to say, I'm still on the fence for buying this. Have to wait and see what the reviews are like.

nolook · 10-28-2009, 09:45 PM

i watched the alternate ending of this movie and thought it was very scary and i watch a lot of horror films...this type of movie is much more scary to me than the slasher type of horror movies are...

also thought this was much better than blair witch although i can see the comparisons...

protest777 · 11-07-2009, 02:18 AM

Wow..

I can't believe how many people are saying they didnt enjoy this movie.

I honestly believe this was the most effective and terrifying horror film I have seen in years (i have seen ALOT of horror movies). The movie is genious because it actually exploits what scares people the most... what they cant see. The pacing is brilliant, the actors do a good job at making you feel for them and hate them (the husband is a total dumbass).

Sadly it seems people are still blinded the never ending torture porn train and completely dismiss a great movie when it hits them.

Foggy · 11-24-2009, 05:11 PM

DECEMBER 29TH

yes I do think it's abit early

http://www.examiner.com/x-14412-Horr...ormal-Activity

RYJAPE21 · 11-24-2009, 07:32 PM

Wow that is early but I guess it's due to the film being a limited release. Can't wait to snag a copy, this movie seriously freaked me out!

Brandon · 11-24-2009, 07:37 PM

Great movie but would only probably be good for one repeat viewing for me, so I'll probably hold off buying it.

Spit_Fire · 11-24-2009, 07:58 PM

Blu-ray

Link

A nonBlu-ray edition is available as a "Limited Collector's Edition DVD" which is really nice

Link

Blu-Benny · 11-24-2009, 07:59 PM

it'll drop before the 29th.

it's ok!!

might give this a blind buy try.

Spit_Fire · 11-24-2009, 08:01 PM

LoL it better!

Blu-Benny · 11-24-2009, 08:02 PM

well, UP was something ridiculous like $41.99 when it went up for pre-order and it dropped down to $19.99.

DetroitSportsFan · 11-24-2009, 08:29 PM

It will be $24 or so when released.

vega2K · 11-24-2009, 08:36 PM

So help me understand - why would anyone preorder a movie at this price? Is it that they are worried that there won't be many copies? What is the incentive? I am looking forward to this movie on blu too, but there is no way in hell I will preorder until I know what everyone else will be charging for it and what exclusives may be available at release. I got burned on preorders where the price dropped shortly after it shipped or a B&M selling it for less with exclusives.

jsub · 11-24-2009, 08:44 PM

If they sell 285 of these Blurays, they'll make back their entire production cost

Spit_Fire · 11-24-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsub

If they sell 285 of these Blurays, they'll make back their entire production cost

Which am sure they will. Even more

Owen Lol · 11-24-2009, 08:50 PM

I really didn't like this movie.. Just a heads up to anyone looking to blind buy it. The $15,000 budget shows A LOT!

SquidPuppet · 11-24-2009, 08:50 PM

MSRP of $48.99

Koo-koo. They beat Disney with that one.

Spit_Fire · 11-24-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Owen Lol

I really didn't like this movie.. Just a heads up to anyone looking to blind buy it. The $15,000 budget shows A LOT!

Those who can't appreciate this film really can't appreciate cinema at all. A $15,000 production budget that doesn't use any CGI whatsoever in any shots. It's all a matter of movie trickery which that shows A LOT! Not to mention how engaging it was from start to finish.

lake100 · 11-24-2009, 08:59 PM

Paranormal activity is not a movie. It only goes to show how homogenized entertainment has been for so long that a particular group are just hungry for something else.

Also, Paranormal activity is a true miracle. Without a doubt. I for one am glad it has earned what it has and can only hope that it may change things for the better.

paulsandhu · 11-24-2009, 09:12 PM

I'm interested to see what advantages the blu version has over the DVD since its not like the movie was made with anything that would use much of the capabilities of the media.

DetroitSportsFan · 11-24-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulsandhu

I'm interested to see what advantages the blu version has over the DVD since its not like the movie was made with anything that would use much of the capabilities of the media.

Wasn't it shot with a high def video camera?

11-24-2009, 05:11 PM	#44
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3594 DVD collection:47	Paranormal Activity Blu-Ray date set for DECEMBER 29TH yes I do think it's abit early http://www.examiner.com/x-14412-Horr...ormal-Activity

11-24-2009, 07:58 PM	#47
Spit_Fire Banned Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:255	Paranormal Activity available for Pre-Order on Amazon ($34.49 - Yikes!!!) Blu-ray Link A nonBlu-ray edition is available as a "Limited Collector's Edition DVD" which is really nice Link

11-24-2009, 08:50 PM	#56
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	MSRP of $48.99 Koo-koo. They beat Disney with that one. Last edited by SquidPuppet; 11-25-2009 at 04:23 PM.

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10-28-2009, 08:51 PM	#41
ewsjr Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Akron, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:78	I have to agree that it was a bit hyped and because of that, it was a bit of a letdown. still, it was on the creepy side, had several hair-raise-on-the-back-of-your-neck moments and really played to the audience WAITING for the big scare and used that anticipation to create much more tension and dread in people's minds. I give it credit for doing that and relying on psychological terror in normal situations instead of splatter and gore.(this is a major strike against this film for that whole Saw/Hostel crowd paying to see this film or buying it.) Was a bit disappointed with the similar Blair Witch type ending since Spielberg supposedly suggested it. makes me want to see what the original was like. needless to say, I'm still on the fence for buying this. Have to wait and see what the reviews are like.

10-28-2009, 09:45 PM	#42
nolook Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:32	i watched the alternate ending of this movie and thought it was very scary and i watch a lot of horror films...this type of movie is much more scary to me than the slasher type of horror movies are... also thought this was much better than blair witch although i can see the comparisons...

11-07-2009, 02:18 AM	#43
protest777 Junior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:42	Wow.. I can't believe how many people are saying they didnt enjoy this movie. I honestly believe this was the most effective and terrifying horror film I have seen in years (i have seen ALOT of horror movies). The movie is genious because it actually exploits what scares people the most... what they cant see. The pacing is brilliant, the actors do a good job at making you feel for them and hate them (the husband is a total dumbass). Sadly it seems people are still blinded the never ending torture porn train and completely dismiss a great movie when it hits them.

11-24-2009, 07:32 PM	#45
RYJAPE21 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Maryland 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:910 Blu-ray reviews:1	Wow that is early but I guess it's due to the film being a limited release. Can't wait to snag a copy, this movie seriously freaked me out!

11-24-2009, 07:37 PM	#46
Brandon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Great movie but would only probably be good for one repeat viewing for me, so I'll probably hold off buying it.

11-24-2009, 07:59 PM	#48
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	it'll drop before the 29th. it's ok!! might give this a blind buy try.

11-24-2009, 08:01 PM	#49
Spit_Fire Banned Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:255	LoL it better!

11-24-2009, 08:02 PM	#50
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	well, UP was something ridiculous like $41.99 when it went up for pre-order and it dropped down to $19.99.

11-24-2009, 08:29 PM	#51
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	It will be $24 or so when released.

11-24-2009, 08:36 PM	#52
vega2K Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:68 Blu-ray collection:345 Trading Score:228	So help me understand - why would anyone preorder a movie at this price? Is it that they are worried that there won't be many copies? What is the incentive? I am looking forward to this movie on blu too, but there is no way in hell I will preorder until I know what everyone else will be charging for it and what exclusives may be available at release. I got burned on preorders where the price dropped shortly after it shipped or a B&M selling it for less with exclusives.

11-24-2009, 08:44 PM	#53
jsub Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:108	If they sell 285 of these Blurays, they'll make back their entire production cost

11-24-2009, 08:50 PM	#55
Owen Lol Senior Member Member since:May 2009 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:68 Blu-ray reviews:28	I really didn't like this movie.. Just a heads up to anyone looking to blind buy it. The $15,000 budget shows A LOT!

11-24-2009, 08:59 PM	#58
lake100 Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:42 Trading Score:2	Paranormal activity is not a movie. It only goes to show how homogenized entertainment has been for so long that a particular group are just hungry for something else. Also, Paranormal activity is a true miracle. Without a doubt. I for one am glad it has earned what it has and can only hope that it may change things for the better.

11-24-2009, 09:12 PM	#59
paulsandhu Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Surrey BC Blu-ray collection:45	I'm interested to see what advantages the blu version has over the DVD since its not like the movie was made with anything that would use much of the capabilities of the media.

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