I’m watching a horror movie every day in October 2026 — and today’s pick is a haunting found footage film I’ll never forget (Oct. 4)
I’m challenging myself to watch one horror movie every day throughout October, revisiting old favorites and discovering films I’ve never seen before.
This October, I'm taking on a daily challenge of watching one horror film each day until Halloween arrives. Today, I'm diving into the iconic found footage horror classic "Paranormal Activity," directed by Oren Peli and released in 2007. The movie follows young couple Katie and Micah as they investigate strange occurrences in their San Diego home, ultimately recording the unfolding paranormal events with a camera.
While it may not have the same chilling impact as it did for a younger audience, "Paranormal Activity" still delivers a sense of tension and dread through its minimalist approach, effective sound design, and performances from Featherston and Sloat. Despite its age and the proliferation of similar found footage horror films that followed, it remains a classic of the genre and a must-watch during the spooky season.
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