It's a reasonably good film, though improvements were possible. The pacing felt slow; events unfolded too gradually. I would have appreciated seeing more occurrences or incidents experienced by the characters than what was presented. Ultimately, it’s merely an acceptable motion picture.

The movie isn’t without its flaws, though generally speaking, it's decent enough. “Paranormal Activity” utilizes a found footage style and features performances that feel genuine, along with some moments intended to startle the viewer. The film smartly plays on the idea that fear often comes from what you don’t see rather than what is shown, and it manages to pull that off well. Still, there isn't much else to recomm…

I’ve now seen this film twice, the one credited with starting the whole found footage trend—something I generally dislike. While it does have a few unsettling scenes, I ultimately felt it was pretty boring. Still, Katie Featherston is appealing. **2.25/5**