About Paranormal Activity 4 (HBO)

"Paranormal Activity 4", released in 2012, is a found footage horror movie and the fourth installment in the "Paranormal Activity" series. The story centers around Alex Nelson and her family, who become the unsuspecting victims of terrifying supernatural events following the introduction of a creepy little boy into their neighborhood.

Unknown to them, this boy, Robbie, has a connection to the unsettling demon they will soon encounter. As perceptive and curious Alex starts noticing strange occurrences and points her suspicions towards Robbie, events continue to escalate, leading her to reveal the eerie truth about Robbie’s background and the unholy presence that follows him.

Making / Production

Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, who also directed the third part of the series, "Paranormal Activity 4" was written by Christopher Landon and based on the original concept by Oren Peli. The found-footage technique of storytelling, a staple of the franchise, offers a realistic and raw portrayal of the supernatural events.

Actors

• Kathryn Newton: She played teenager Alex Nelson, who starts noticing strange occurrences around her after Robbie comes to live with them. Newton portrayed a convincing, scared, and determined girl who vows to uncover the truth.
• Matt Shively: He played Ben, Alex's boyfriend who supports her throughout her uneasy journey. Shively provided the character with a likable demeanor and adolescent charm.
• Aiden Lovekamp: He played Robbie, the eerie young boy with a demonic history. Aiden delivered a suitably unsettling performance in his role.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• In order to maintain the suspense and promote the movie, the writers decided to keep the plot information under wraps until the release. This added to the curiosity and anticipation among the fans.
• The movie connects several dots from the previous movies, particularly from parts 1 and 2, making it an essential watch for the followers of the series.

Quotes

• "I'm not leaving you, you're my bestie!" - Ben to Alex.
• "It's really time to change your sheets." - Ben to Alex.

Music, Soundtrack

• The score for "Paranormal Activity 4" was composed by Douglas Pipes, whose eerie sound design adds a layer of chilling ambiance to the movie. The score is minimalistic but highly effective in building tension and terror.