PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: NEXT OF KIN is a new Paramount+ horror movie in the Paranormal Activity franchise that started more than a decade ago. The first movie came out in 2007. This addition is essentially a spin-off that fits very well within this universe. However, you can watch this as a standalone movie as well.
Also, while this is still in the found footage subgenre, it also borrows from a few other iconic horror movies. In fact, you could say that it has Easter Eggs throughout, which many horror fans should catch. There’s also a bit of humor – mostly by way of a very silly haircut on Dan Lippert, who plays the sound guy. You’ll see!
I actually enjoyed that very first super-low-budget movie. However, I also know that some found it to be too slow.
Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin is creepy almost from the first moment. Also, there are little elements throughout that should make you jump or wince. This is not all about jump scares. It’s also very much about things being extremely uncomfortable in other ways.
And sure, you’ll guess certain developments, but it feels very much like you’re supposed to. There is foreshadowing all over this movie in ways that feel like it’s nudging and winking at us horror fans. Always saying: You know that this will become important later, right?!
Its opposite is the use of a red herring that tries to trick the audience by lying to it. Which I loathe! This feels like the filmmakers are including us on the ride instead. Personally, I love that kind of thing.
As mentioned above, Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin manages to be a standalone movie in the franchise. Much like both Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones (2014) and Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (2015) were.
For this 2021 Next of Kin addition, we’re also getting vibes from a few other truly iconic horror movies. There are shots that seem straight out of The Blair Witch Project (1999). Also, the entire plot revolves around the main characters shooting a documentary. Just as it was the case in The Blair Witch Project.
The last few minutes are somewhat decent and have some action and gore. It is the epitome of horror though? Most definitely not. However, it’s better than nothing. There’s a creepy creature that will remind you somewhat of 2007’s REC (a much better movie though). Either way, the last part of Paranormal Activity Next of Kin is a thrilling and good watch. Plus, the cinematography is excellent and the movie features some really cool camerawork in the end
For the record, I most definitely see all these little Easter Eggs as tributes to the above-mentioned movies. This new Paranormal Activity 2021 movie feels like a huge tribute to horror in general. And its own genre in particular.
Paranormal Activity Next of Kin brings literally nothing new to the table and except for a creepy creature feature, it’s a sad attempt at bringing a dying franchise back to life.
About Paranormal Activity Next of Kin Movie
A documentary filmmaker follows Margot as she heads to a secluded Amish community, in the hopes of meeting and learning about her long-lost mother and extended family. Following a string of strange occurrences and discoveries, she soon realizes this community that welcomed them into their home might be hiding something sinister…
Paranormal Activity Next of Kin Trailer
Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin is out on Paramount+ from October 29, 2021.
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Director: William Eubank
Writer: Christopher Landon
Stars: Emily Bader, Roland Buck III, Dan Lippert, Henry Ayres-Brown
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