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Antichrist (2009) - Lars Von Trier

The director of Dancer in the Dark and Dogville started this whole thing when he was incredibly depressed. You can tell when you watch the movie that his depression ran really deep. I read somewhere that he was so distracted when he directed this, that he had to excuse himself from the set and not take seat behind the camera, frustrating him beyond his normal frustration. If the MPAA ever decided to put a normal rating on this film it would have to be, in my opinion, NC-17. Watching this film, i was baffled by how many things are put to camera that would be considered in Europe to be "Video Nasty" This is one of the most graphic and disgusting tales of possession that i have ever seen. Now this is how i think that the movie went. He and Her had a kid, who she did not look out for subconsciously. There is something wrong with both of them and you see this magnified when they get to the cabin. SPOILER They are both possessed when they get to the cabin SPOILER. That's

Paranormal Activity (2009) - Oren Peli

Paranormal Activity is a terrifying look at uber-realistic horror. The movie is filmed in a found footage style that suits the surrounding story and creates a 1 on 1 experience for the viewer. This is the staple for this franchise. Due to this more realistic approach in the horror genre, you have large pockets of downtime that allow the viewer to connect with the characters before being tossed to the ghosts again. It has been panned on several occasions for being too boring and bland. However, I really like the downtime and look at it as more of an opportunity for me to recharge my batteries before being terrorized again. This movie is really smart and perfect for audiences in a dark theater. It really loses most of its luster when you bring it home. In the theater this movie can experiment with your senses. The crashes and bumps were some of the most intense and agitating sounds to hear while waiting for the next thing to jump out at you or creep you out. When you see it in th