I think the tricky balance, the most important thing more than the horror is to have a compelling story, compelling drama, a show about great characters that you care about and you want to come back every week to see what they're up to.
The less people know about 'Paranormal Activity,' the more they enjoy it. - Oren Peli
The less people know about 'Paranormal Activity,' the more they enjoy it.
- Oren Peli
Almost any movie, no matter how original, is borrowing from some other movies. - Oren Peli
Almost any movie, no matter how original, is borrowing from some other movies.
For a found-footage-style movie, there's a definite advantage in using unknowns, because it helps sell the illusion that it's real. A known actor wou… - Oren Peli
For a found-footage-style movie, there's a definite advantage in using unknowns, because it helps sell the illusion that it's real. A known actor wou…
In many cases your imagination is much more effective than what can be shown. It primes you to know something is about to happen - the anticipation a… - Oren Peli
In many cases your imagination is much more effective than what can be shown. It primes you to know something is about to happen - the anticipation a…
Not knowing the thing that’s chasing you is a lot scarier than seeing it right in front of you - Oren Peli
Not knowing the thing that’s chasing you is a lot scarier than seeing it right in front of you
I'm having fun with what I'm doing but I'd never categorically say no to something because it's not horror. I'm keeping an open mind. - Oren Peli
I'm having fun with what I'm doing but I'd never categorically say no to something because it's not horror. I'm keeping an open mind.
I've never owned an Apple product. I like the fact that PCs are open architecture and not locked down like Apple products. I feel that Macs are also … - Oren Peli
I've never owned an Apple product. I like the fact that PCs are open architecture and not locked down like Apple products. I feel that Macs are also …
In many places around the world, all over the U.S. and Europe there are active nuclear power plants. And for many years during the Cold War the threa… - Oren Peli
In many places around the world, all over the U.S. and Europe there are active nuclear power plants. And for many years during the Cold War the threa…
By trade, I am a software programmer, so I never really had any experience with movies before. I started out with 'Paranormal Activity. - Oren Peli
By trade, I am a software programmer, so I never really had any experience with movies before. I started out with 'Paranormal Activity.
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