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Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones
2014 84 min United States of America R 18+
★4.7
Horror, Thriller
Director: Christopher Landon
🎭 Based on
«Paranormal Activity»
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Description
Seventeen-year-old Jesse has been hearing terrifying sounds coming from his neighbor’s apartment, but when he turns on his camera and sets out to uncover their source, he encounters an ancient evil that won’t rest until it’s claimed his very soul.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$32.46M
Worldwide:
$90.89M
Starring
Andrew Jacobs
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Jorge Diaz
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Gabrielle Walsh
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Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones is a polarizing entry in the franchise that shifts the series toward a teen-centric, comedic tone. While franchise loyalists often find it a refreshing or fun departure, many viewers criticize the repetitive plot, nonsensical character behavior, and a significant lack of genuine scares.
| Originality | The film relies heavily on established franchise formulas and clichés, leading many to view it as a stagnant or unoriginal entry in the series. | |
| Screenplay | Character decision-making is widely criticized, with protagonists frequently acting in ways that defy self-preservation for the sake of keeping the camera rolling. | |
| Emotion | The shift toward a teen-comedy aesthetic divides the audience: some find the cast chemistry and lighter tone entertaining, while others feel it completely undermines the horror atmosphere. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the effectiveness of the scares are split, with some viewers enjoying the jumpscares and tension, while others find the visuals and supernatural elements unintentionally laughable or dull. | |
| Adaptation | The connection to previous installments is a point of contention, viewed by some as a rewarding expansion of the lore and by others as a forced, confusing, or predictable conclusion. |