Paranormal Activity 2 Review: As Scary As The First One

It's essentially a remake of the original, but the sequel to the surprise blockbuster Paranormal Activity manages to be scary throughout.

Published Oct. 22 2010 2:55AM EDT

articles/2010/10/22/the-enduring-terror-of-paranormal-activity-2/phipps-paranormal-activity-2_135406_ucenoi — Paramount Pictures

When it comes to movies, at least the sort of movies that get released in multiplexes, the only thing more baffling than failure is unexpected success.

Keith Phipps

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Paranormal Activity 2 Review: As Scary As The First One

It's essentially a remake of the original, but the sequel to the surprise blockbuster Paranormal Activity manages to be scary throughout.

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Keith Phipps