So, here's an interesting idea: take three movies that take place in the same timeline, but were released out of order, and re-edit them together in a chronological format. It's been done before (I remember that The Godfather and The Godfather Part II got that treatment at some point), but I'm not sure precisely how well it'll work in Paranormal Activity: The Chronology, a re-cut version of the Paranormal Activity trilogy that will apparently set PA3 at the beginning, then cut to the bulk of PA2, then show most of Paranormal Activity before heading back to PA2? (Correct me if I'm off on my timeline here.)
I confess that I'm not entirely sure I see the point behind an exercise like this (although the iTunes page promises "never-before-seen footage"). I am actively pro-Paranormal Activity, but even I have better things to do than to sit down for five hours of creepy noises and jump scares. Still, if you know a sensitive soul who's avoided the films before now, this might be a good thing to lock them in the room with, if you don't mind spending 25 bucks. Currently it looks like this is only available on iTunes, and there's no rental option; only a purchase price.
This is a neat idea, but I have to wonder if the creaky noises and jump scares won't get tiresome after a few hours. If you're a big fan, then I guess this is probably the best way to experience the movies.
This is cool, but if there's gonna be a 4th one this year, whats the point of doing this now? Unless they take 4 in a different, non related bunch of characters, this is gonna be as annoying as buying trilogy box sets and the 4th is on the way.
Messes with my shelf, man.
Well it was available on Xbox Zune marketplace but they were making it sound as if you watch 3 then all of one then watch 2. But if it's like you say then that would be pretty cool. It is also weird that thy don't have the third one available to just rent. Only because I would like to see the third one and not have to pay 25 bucks.
Its a good idea but once you see 3 the happenings of 2 and 1 just seem like business as usual.
Forget five act structure, Paranormal Chronology follows a FIFTEEN act structure. I'm sure that's going to be riveting.
Considering that Paranormal Activity 4 is coming out this year this is kinda pointless to release something like this now. It would be better to wait until the series is actually done and then release a chronology of the films, I would totally buy that package instead.
So this is out BEFORE Paranormal 3 is available. I think that's pretty interesting.
Any horror film for 5 hours sounds pretty unappeasing
This actually sounds pretty cool. The idea of them having to cleverly edit in PA1 during PA2 since they happen at roughly the same time would make for an interesting viewing experience.
Damn, I thought this one of those funky Youtube supercuts. Oh well.
Sounds like a definitive cure to insomnia.
The concept of watching so many hours of PA is far more horrifying than anything that occurs within the films. Good lord.
Is this pointless? Yes.
Just like it was pointless to release a Saw box set every year, even though a new one was going to come out...just like clockwork...and lead to another box set.
At least these guys are being a bit novel and doing something interesting with their material.
Now, imagine the seven Saw movies recut...in chronological order. O_O
I like the idea of it, to recut and make 1 long movie, but I wouldn't watch it for this one.
Someone should do this for the Marvel films. I've been wanting to do it myself but I don't have the technology at the moment.
What happens when part 4 comes out?
@Tyler_Durden:
Am I crazy for thinking that PA4 should take place in a prison, or a mental institute? Seeing as there would already be a bunch of cameras in that sort of environment, it seems obvious.
I know people who've gone to see all the SAW films in a marathon in a cinema, before the release of SAW...7 iirc?
My god.