When it comes to the horror genre, many believe that its golden era ceased when the 2010s began. This sentiment rings true in the case of “Paranormal Activity 2,” which remains among the most-watched movies on Paramount+ worldwide, despite being fourteen years old.
While “The Blair Witch Project” is often credited for the entire success of found footage films, “Paranormal Activity” had a comparable impact in its popularity, with the franchise spanning seven installments.
This universe marked the inception of movies financed by Blumhouse, the most important horror production and distribution company of the last two decades. The enterprise originated from an amateur picture that cost $15 million and ended up earning almost $200 million.
Paranormal Activity 2 is the No. 4 movie on Paramount+ worldwide
“Paranormal Activity 2” is the perfect movie for both horror enthusiasts and those who typically shy away from the genre, striking a balance in the middle. Therefore, it’s not surprising to see it become the No. 4 movie on Paramount+ worldwide.
Sprague Grayden and Jackson Xenia Prieto in Paranormal Activity 2. (Source: IMDb)
Users have propelled the film to surpass “Smile” by a significant margin, leaving the latter in the sixth place. Currently, it’s engaged in a neck-and-neck competition with Adam Sandler’s “Just Go with It” for the third spot, with FlixPatrol data suggesting that horror may prevail once again.
The picture delves into events both preceding and following the first installment, focusing on the spirits that haunt Katie and Micah’s house and unveiling their origins.
Reprising their roles from the first film, Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat take center stage, with the story relieving their scenes from “Paranormal Activity”, accompanied by those who lived in their home before and after them.
Additionally, the film marks the emergence of Christopher Landon as an iconic screenwriter in the horror genre. Not only did he continue to create all subsequent installments of the franchise, but he also worked on hit productions like “Happy Death Day 2U” and “Viral.”
