Paranormal Activity 3

About Paranormal Activity 3

Paranormal Activity 3 is American found footage supernatural horror film that was released in 2011. This movie is the third installment in the Paranormal Activity series and serves as a prequel, set 18 years prior to the events of the first two films. The film revolves around sisters Katie and Kristi who become the target of an invisible entity in their home. This entity begins as a harmless invisible friend but progressively grows more violent, culminating in a series of terrifying outcomes.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman and was produced by Jason Blum and Oren Peli. The screenplay was written by Christopher B. Landon. The film's distinct found footage aesthetic was maintained through the use of handheld cameras and stationary cameras set up around the home. This technique created an atmosphere of palpable dread and unease.

Actors

• Chloe Csengery - She played young Katie. She lends to her character an endearing innocence that transforms into palpable fear as the narrative increases.
• Jessica Tyler Brown - She played young Kristi. She delivers a chilling performance, personifying the role of a naïve child entranced by an invisible entity.
• Christopher Nicholas Smith - He played Dennis. His portrayal of the curious and concerned boyfriend adds an element of apprehension and intrigue to the film.
• Lauren Bittner - She played Julie. Her performance as the sceptical mother who slowly unravels the true nature of the paranormal occurrences adds depth to the narrative.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The directors of this film, Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, also directed the documentary "Catfish."
• Originally, the film ended quite differently, but test audiences didn't react positively to it, so it was changed.
• The movie was a box office hit, grossing over $200 million worldwide.

Quotes

• "It's not windy outside." - Katie
• "Nothing's ever as good as the first time." - Julie
• "We're going to make a movie... a real one." - Dennis

Music, Soundtrack

• The film utilizes atmospheric sounds to heighten the tension, rather than traditional music, maintaining the authenticity of the found footage style.
• The non-diegetic sound design, including thumps and whispers, contributes significantly to the overall terrifying effect of the film.