About Paranormal Activity 2 (HBO)

Paranormal Activity 2 is a 2010 American found footage supernatural horror film, directed by Tod Williams and written by Michael R. Perry. A prequel to the 2007 film Paranormal Activity, this movie focuses on a family who becomes the target of a demonic entity, and their desperate attempt to protect their loved ones from the malevolent spirit.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Oren Peli and Jason Blum, and was shot in a home movie style to give it a realistic feel. Its low-budget production and unique storytelling technique created a thrilling and chilling atmosphere, contributing to its success.

Actors

• Brian Boland as Daniel Rey, a man suffering paranormal experiences. His portrayal of fear and desperation was convincing and engaging.
• Molly Ephraim as Ali Rey. She played the teenage daughter providing some of the film's most terrifying reactions.
• Katie Featherston reprised her role as Katie delivering another round of chilling performances.
• Sprague Grayden as Kristi Rey. She superbly portrayed a mother haunted by a malevolent spirit.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was made on a budget of just $3 million but grossed over $177 million globally.
• Its prequel plot expands the film's universe by showing it's not just limited to one person or one house.
• The film was completed only a week before its premiere, contributing to its secretive aura.

Awards

The movie received a nomination for the 2011 MTV Movie Award for Best Scared-As-S**t Performance (Katie Featherston).

Quotes

• "It's not just happening to us, it's happening to Katie too." - Kristi Rey
• "Katie, I love you. I'm not going to let anything happen to you." - Daniel Rey
• "It started happening again." - Ali Rey

• The film heavily relies on ambient noises, disturbing sound effects, and silence for its horror, enhancing audience’s suspense.
• There is no specific soundtrack as the movie aimed for realism.