Paranormal Activity 2 Gets Director, Release Date

Posted by About.com Horror & Suspense on January 20, 2010

With the runaway success of Paranormal Activity in 2009, it should come as no surprise that a sequel is on its way, but the speed with which it’s moving might be a bit unexpected. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount is aiming to have Paranormal Activity 2 (not the actual title) in theaters later this year — on October 22, just a year after the first film made such a splash. Even more interesting about that date is the fact that it’s already been staked out by Saw VII (in 3-D!), setting up another battle between the Saw series, the longstanding king of Halloween, and the upstart Paranormal Activity series, which easily beat Saw VI last year. But wait, there’s another twist: who has Paramount chosen to helm Paranormal Activity 2? None other than Saw VI director Kevin Greutert. I guess if you can’t beat ’em…