Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones

Name: Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: January 3, 2014
Duration: 84 min
Rating: 42
Cast: Andrew Jacobs, Crystal Santos, Gabrielle Walsh, Gloria Sandoval, Molly Ephraim

2014

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: January 3, 2014 | R

Starring: Andrew Jacobs, Crystal Santos, Gabrielle Walsh, Gloria Sandoval, Molly Ephraim, Richard Cabral

Summary: After being "marked," Jesse (Andrew Jacobs) begins to be pursued by mysterious forces while his family and friends try to save him.

Director: Christopher B. Landon

Genre(s): Thriller, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 84 min

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Claudia Puig

Jan 3, 2014

It's a welcome update, qualifying as the best in the series since the first film captivated and unnerved audiences in 2007. Read full review

Justin Lowe

Jan 3, 2014

The script succeeds by expanding the Paranormal Activity mythology with additional details and even a few surprising twists. Read full review

Richard Corliss

Jan 4, 2014

Provides the familiar cheap thrills but with a salsa tang. Read full review

McClatchy-Tribune News Service Roger Moore

Jan 3, 2014

As exhausted as this series and the genre it comes from is, it still manages a few decent jolts thanks to that new approach and a pretty good cast’s reactions to what they, and we, see through the video camera’s viewfinder. Read full review

Liam Lacey

Jan 3, 2014

This entry has been described as a “cousin” to the other movies. Specifically, The Marked Ones is a Hispanic cousin, customized for Latino audiences in the United States where the series is particularly popular. Read full review

Peter Keough

Jan 9, 2014

What I found more disturbing was the casual misogyny of the convoluted story line. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Jan 4, 2014

The concept is the same, and just as tired as it was when the second, third and fourth sequels to “Paranormal Activity’s” 2009 first installment. Read full review

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kevin96

Jan 3, 2014

best paranormal activity yet a fantastic ride and i hope paranormal activity 5 will be good as this one but really the marked ones is much better than PA1

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busbfran

Mar 12, 2014

Paranormal activity: The Marked Ones is one of if not the best in the horror series. The excellent characters, script and story is something to note in which everything is put to place, credit goes to the director for making such an enjoyable franchise. If your wanting to watch a excitingParanormal activity: The Marked Ones is one of if not the best in the horror series. The excellent characters, script and story is something to note in which everything is put to place, credit goes to the director for making such an enjoyable franchise. If your wanting to watch a exciting and fun movie here is your choice, your in for a blast and plenty of jump scares.… Expand

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moviemitch96

Jan 3, 2014

HUGE improvement over the previous third and fourth installments!!! This film ditches the highly cliche night after night camera setup in the living room and bedrooms- style, and instead focuses on the characters themselves and the actions they take in response to the paranormal events thatHUGE improvement over the previous third and fourth installments!!! This film ditches the highly cliche night after night camera setup in the living room and bedrooms- style, and instead focuses on the characters themselves and the actions they take in response to the paranormal events that occur around them. The cast primarily consists of Latino actors and actresses, and they manage to pull off pretty decent (and often times humorous) performances. While the scares aren't original by any means, more tension than I could 've ever imagined is built up in the final twenty minutes or so! As with the fourth film's ending, this film's ending not only scared the living hell out of me, but also surprised the living hell out of me and completely caught me off guard!!! Those who had questions left unanswered in any of the previous installments (yes, even the first film) will hopefully be satisfied with this film's ending, as it certainly solved several questions, but also left several new ones unanswered that will hopefully be answered in the upcoming official fifth film (this is a spinoff, mind you.) So overall, definitely a very fresh entry into a slowly dying franchise. Loyal fans who enjoyed the previous installments and the franchise in general will almost certainly have a scary good time with this one!… Expand

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Dust987

Jan 3, 2014

This is the first horror movie of 2014 and man was I disappointed. The movie awkwardly transitioned from humor to cheesy jump scares at an alarming rate. I am a horror movie fanatic and this movie only scares little kids. I'm not joking. I found myself laughing more at the actual movie thanThis is the first horror movie of 2014 and man was I disappointed. The movie awkwardly transitioned from humor to cheesy jump scares at an alarming rate. I am a horror movie fanatic and this movie only scares little kids. I'm not joking. I found myself laughing more at the actual movie than the parts that were funny. If you're looking for a horror film that will scare you making you have nightmares look elsewhere. But if your're looking for a movie that is more comical than frighting this is the movie for you. Rating: 4/10. Not a movie worth watching in the theater, it's a rental at best.… Expand

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PStakhiv

Jan 9, 2014

This franchise went downhill after the first movie! The Marked Ones failed in every way, no creative scary moments, terrible plot, uninteresting characters! It adds nothing to the franchise, waste of time

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cool1707

Jan 18, 2014

I was really bored in this i am normally never bored in a horror film even if its a bad one but this was quite boring and i didnt find it scary just a few jump scares thats all. people might like it but it wasnt for me i found it boring and not scary 3/10

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KingDevil999

Jun 30, 2016

Jesus, one of the worst horror movies ever made, it sucks in almost every aspect, the script is boring and predictable as always, the sums up all the movie, and the ending, WHO THE HELL WROTE THE ENDING? IT SUCKS, IT MAKES NO **** SENSE *SPOILER* HE GOES BACK IN TIME IN THE FINAL SCENE OFJesus, one of the worst horror movies ever made, it sucks in almost every aspect, the script is boring and predictable as always, the sums up all the movie, and the ending, WHO THE HELL WROTE THE ENDING? IT SUCKS, IT MAKES NO **** SENSE *SPOILER* HE GOES BACK IN TIME IN THE FINAL SCENE OF THE FIRST MOVIE, SHOWS HOW THE GUY GET STABBED AND THEN JESSE KILLS HIM *SPOILER END* THROW **** IN WHOEVER WROTE THIS, AGAIN THE HORROR TYPE MOVIE WHERE THE ENTITY CAN DO EVERYTHING… Expand

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