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Summerween continues with an in-depth discussion of the very first Paranormal Activity. How did this landmark horror movie advance so many subgenres at the same time, from found footage to haunted house and horror romance? How does it weaponize almost every single seemingly innocent element of the setting and performances into becoming part of its creature design? And HOW does a movie that we've been watching and rewatching for almost twenty years still keep us up at night? Comparisons include: The Blair Witch Project, Midsommar, Tolkien's fractal introduction of Shelob, The White Stripes song Ball and Biscuit, and maybe ten seconds of Doctor Faustus.

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00:00 A Tablespoon of Vomit
02:16 Second Impressions
10:07 Runtime / Pacing
18:58 Subgenre Innovation
30:52 Creature Design
42:35 Comparisons (Midsommar / Blair Witch)
51:57 Theory: Conspicuous Clues
55:12 Theory: Paranormal Jealousy
01:00:30 Theory: Possession Timeline
01:03:58 Punctum: Watchful Ironwork
01:07:52 Punctum: Unheroic Sacrifice
01:13:16 Closing Thoughts

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