When the trailer for Paranormal 2 appeared a few days ago, I passed on posting it because (a) it’s not really the sort of movie we follow, (b) it’s not really interesting to me personally, and (c) it’s not really anything. Never occurred to me that avoiding the trailer might protect some sensitive readers from all kinds of psychological trauma and emotional stress. Now it turns out the Cinemark multiplex chain has pulled the trailer from its Texas theatres because off all the pee-puddles left in seats by moviegoers who’ve come to see a vampire and werewolf sword fight (allegedly).
yes, it’s either a silly fluster over nothing or else an even sillier publicity stunt. But if it’s that second form of silliness at least it succeeded in getting the trailer featured here today. (CAUTION: There’s a scary shot around 0:30 that seems to confirm one of my worst fears: cameras have us all under surveillance when we go to the movies. Homeland Security profiling suspicious audience members who laugh at inappropriate times? well then, I’m fucked.)
You’ve been warned. Watch at your own risk. Daredevils can decide if the trailer for Paranormal Activity overwhelms you with more ghastly dread than this one. [*involuntary shudder*]