It's always fun to look back at a horror franchise like Paranormal Activity that became a staple for several filmmakers interested in creating content within the found-footage subgenre. Agree that the franchise lost a bunch of its own shine and literally led to a saturation of this subgenre in the years that followed, but it revived the idea of making a movie in a minimalistic setup, featuring unknown faces, and lending it an air of believability. Of course, it all sounds better coming from the horse's mouth, which in this case includes directors, writers, actors, studio executives, and more.
Also, is it REC or Paranormal Activity that entered production first? I believe it was the former, even though the releases (PA at Screamfest '07) were just weeks apart. So, it would have been equally great to see Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza amongst the ones interviewed. I always love listening to filmmakers discuss the processes they went through, and this documentary was no different. I'd say you'll enjoy it a lot more if you've watched all entries in the series!
Lionsgate, please consider making a similar piece for the Saw series. I know there's something called Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw but let's expand it further, maybe?
Also, is it REC or Paranormal Activity that entered production first? I believe it was the former, even though the releases (PA at Screamfest '07) were just weeks apart. So, it would have been equally great to see Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza amongst the ones interviewed. I always love listening to filmmakers discuss the processes they went through, and this documentary was no different. I'd say you'll enjoy it a lot more if you've watched all entries in the series!
Lionsgate, please consider making a similar piece for the Saw series. I know there's something called Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw but let's expand it further, maybe?