It's clear they created this film as a way to link it to what came before. The story centers on a fresh family who takes up residence in the very home that was occupied by the girls two decades earlier.

“The Ghost Dimension” attempts to revitalize an aging series, but the resulting changes end up damaging it more than improving it. The idea of using a camera to view spirits initially seemed interesting, though in execution, this device undermines the foundation of “Paranormal Activity.” It’s considerably more frightening to imagine what a demonic entity might appear like than to actually witness it on screen. Furthe…

Certain movie franchises simply refuse to disappear. The concept of repeatedly exploiting a tired and unsettling premise is something that both filmmakers and audiences share responsibility for, contributing to an endless cycle of sequels that diminish the original’s impact. This definitely applies to the Paranormal Activity series, which has lost its initial sense of genuine creepiness and devolved into a predictabl…