Paranormal Activity The Ghost Dimension 3D Blu-ray (2015) [Region Free]

[levcore]

Originally Posted by UFAlien

The Spirit Camera, though, is clearly handheld in this movie.

Fair enough, i haven't watched the trailer so wasn't aware.

[UFAlien]

So this is only getting a limited theatrical release. Paramount decided to do a little "experiment" with this and Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, where they'll release them to On Demand services and such just 17 days after the theatre count drops below 300. The only major theatre chain that actually signed on to this deal was AMC. The others are, by and large, pissed at the threat to their release window, which they see as an attack on the theatrical exhibition model. As such, many are refusing to show it. The closest showing scheduled to me is an hour and a half's drive away.

The official website has a page where you can check to see if it's playing near you: http://www.paramountshowtimes.com/us...host-dimension

[Faydar]

Originally Posted by UFAlien

So this is only getting a limited theatrical release. Paramount decided to do a little "experiment" with this and Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, where they'll release them to On Demand services and such just 17 days after the theatre count drops below 300. The only major theatre chain that actually signed on to this deal was AMC. The others are, by and large, pissed at the threat to their release window, which they see as an attack on the theatrical exhibition model. As such, many are refusing to show it. The closest showing scheduled to me is an hour and a half's drive away.

The official website has a page where you can check to see if it's playing near you: http://www.paramountshowtimes.com/us...host-dimension

I've very upset by this. My wife and I have seen every single PA movie in theaters and now that the final one will be in 3D, it's not anywhere near us. 109 miles to the closest theater. That's ridiculous if they think we are driving that far for a movie.

[xbs2034]

Originally Posted by UFAlien

So this is only getting a limited theatrical release. Paramount decided to do a little "experiment" with this and Scout's Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, where they'll release them to On Demand services and such just 17 days after the theatre count drops below 300. The only major theatre chain that actually signed on to this deal was AMC. The others are, by and large, pissed at the threat to their release window, which they see as an attack on the theatrical exhibition model. As such, many are refusing to show it. The closest showing scheduled to me is an hour and a half's drive away.

The official website has a page where you can check to see if it's playing near you: http://www.paramountshowtimes.com/us...host-dimension

It's still gonna be in over 1300 domestic theaters, so it's not a limited release (which I believe by definition is under 600 theaters), just fewer theaters than a lot of wide releases have (but seems to be in the same range as Green Inferno and It Follows at its widest expansion).

I actually remember being surprised that the last PA movie, The Marked Ones, was in fewer theaters in my area than past films in the series, and the early list for Ghost Dimension seems similar in size locally, though I also wouldn't be surprised if the list now isn't every location (some theaters finalize their weekend schedule on like Wed.).

[UFAlien]

The key difference between this and It Follows or the like is that it's not a theatre-by-theatre decision; it's chains. The only theatre chains playing the movie are AMC, Landmark, Showcase/National Amusements, and Alamo Drafthouse. The two largest cinema chains, Regal and Cinemark, along with many smaller ones like Carmike, are NOT playing the movie, period, in any of their locations. Since there are large pockets of population where the chains don't overlap, this effectively locks big blocks of the country out of seeing the movie (i.e., Faydar's 109 mile drive, or my need to drive halfway across the state). So unlike a normal "moderate" release, someone in an area with a lot of AMC/Showcases won't notice a difference, whereas people stuck with other chains all around them won't be able to go see it at all.

[xbs2034]

Originally Posted by UFAlien

The key difference between this and It Follows or the like is that it's not a theatre-by-theatre decision; it's chains. The only theatre chains playing the movie are AMC, Landmark, Showcase/National Amusements, and Alamo Drafthouse. The two largest cinema chains, Regal and Cinemark, along with many smaller ones like Carmike, are NOT playing the movie, period, in any of their locations. Since there are large pockets of population where the chains don't overlap, this effectively locks big blocks of the country out of seeing the movie (i.e., Faydar's 109 mile drive, or my need to drive halfway across the state). So unlike a normal "moderate" release, someone in an area with a lot of AMC/Showcases won't notice a difference, whereas people stuck with other chains all around them won't be able to go see it at all.

I thought AMC was the second biggest chain. But yeah, it will depend on area, for instance I have no Carmike or Cinemark here, and only a couple Regals, while AMC dominates the market, so seems no different than Marked Ones (actually theater closest to me- within walking distance- is an AMC, but still aren't currently listed to show this film, nor showed Marked Ones either).

Still, as I said, quite possible the list up now is not every theater as I've often seen films get added to a theater's schedule a couple days prior to release. Hopefully, Paramount can make deals with small chains or independent theaters to fill gaps in areas dominated by one of the boycotting chains.

[UFAlien]

Originally Posted by xbs2034

I thought AMC was the second biggest chain.

Ah yes, my mistake.

[Blueoktober]

Even at Universal Studios in Orlando (AMC), it's playing 3 times a day. The only other theater close is in Altamonte Springs (AMC) where it's playing 1 time a day. So even if it's being released in 1400 theaters, the showings are actually very low.

[Richard--W]

Originally Posted by UFAlien

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The official website has a page where you can check to see if it's playing near you: http://www.paramountshowtimes.com/us...host-dimension

Thanks for posting this link. It's helpful. I've lucked out. The 3-D version is playing in three theaters within short driving distance of my new abode. I like this series and have gone to see each film a few times before buying the blu-rays.

I don't see how Paramount could screw up the distribution of this franchise more effectively. They screwed up the last film's financial return as well. Not enough to stop this sequel, but the last one could have been a lot more profitable.

[Impossible]

Originally Posted by Richard--W

the last one could have been a lot more profitable.

I don't see how, it was shit

[Richard--W]

Not hardly.

The Marked Ones may not have been what you wanted, but taken on its own terms, it contributed some original touches to the series and it was a good film. They've all been good films.

[br3ttD]

This was really frustrating to watch but I'm not a fan of the series.
In fact, I haven't seen any of the other movies and I won't
bother after seeing this one.
I was under the impression that when they used the spirit cam
the movie would switch to 3D but no. The 3D only kicked in when
a ghost nasty would appear which didn't make much sense.
The 3D would last for a few minutes and sometimes for a only
a few seconds. What little 3D there was looked pretty good, just
wished there would have been more of it. Nice depth and a few gimmicks.
Mostly for die fans of the series, others beware.

[dogofwar]

My nephew went and seen this yesterday, I had never heard of it, but he said that he really enjoyed the 3D. Say it had a lot of cool parts.

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by UFAlien

The two largest cinema chains, Regal and Cinemark, along with many smaller ones like Carmike, are NOT playing the movie, period, in any of their locations.

That explains it, thanks UF. I'm surprised a movie with a big following like Paranormal Activity didn't get picked up at those theaters yet. Though I'm not into the series, I was considering it for the 3D.

Originally Posted by br3ttD

This was really frustrating to watch but I'm not a fan of the series.
In fact, I haven't seen any of the other movies and I won't
bother after seeing this one.
I was under the impression that when they used the spirit cam
the movie would switch to 3D but no. The 3D only kicked in when
a ghost nasty would appear which didn't make much sense.
The 3D would last for a few minutes and sometimes for a only
a few seconds. What little 3D there was looked pretty good, just
wished there would have been more of it. Nice depth and a few gimmicks.
Mostly for die fans of the series, others beware.

Thanks Br3ttD. Sorry to hear the 3D was limited in appearance.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by UFAlien

The 3D version of the trailer played in front of Genisys at my cinema. As I'd heard rumored, it looks like only the scenes shot with the "spirit camera" will be in 3D. Depth was okay, nothing to write home about, but it definitely seems like they've embraced the "pop-outs as jump scares" idea. When the demon growls at the camera, it's right out of the screen and in your face.

there's actually one scene where a static camera photographs one of the mist creature that is in 3D. but yes, the majority of the 'spirit camera' is in 3D - which isn't much, aside from the last 10 minutes of the movie.

as to the movie itself - ugh... it felt like an extended 'Ghost Adventures' episode. The editing, I hated it with a passion, stop, film, abrupt stop, repeat. The jump scares were on auto-pilot and really were not surprising at all.

[levcore]

Personally i've really enjoyed this franchise, every installment, so i'm looking forward to this final one.

[Moe Szyslak]

Saw this last night. Wasn't expecting much but was still disappointed.

[bud_brigman]

Originally Posted by Moe Szyslak

Saw this last night. Wasn't expecting much but was still disappointed.

Completely read this in Moe's voice.

[Paul H]

Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension 3D Blu-ray
January 12, 2016 Release Pre-order

[bud_brigman]

Originally Posted by Paul H

Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension 3D Blu-ray
January 12, 2016 Release Pre-order

Was gonna post this. Best Buy is $34.99, while Amazon is still at $52.99.

Obviously the price will fall, but I don't understand why the MSRP is so high ...