Paramount confirms a fourth “Paranormal Activity”

By Sean O’Connell Hollywoodnews.com: Paramount announced that a fourth “Paranormal Activity” is happening, and will reach theaters at some point in 2012, probably in October (like its predecessors). This seems obvious, but it’s still nice to hear the studio confirm it. As EW reports, the low-budget horror franchise “has banked nearly $300 million in the last three years,” with last year’s installment opening to $52.6M and a total domestic take of $103.8 million. Solid. But where will the series go from here? The “Paranormal” films have gradually rewound its narrative clock, exploring the roots of the spirits that haunt its main characters. The third film was set in the 1980s. Do you think producers will continue flashing back? Or is the home-video concept strong enough to go in different directions? If you’d asked me years ago, I never would have guessed there would be two “Saw” films, let alone seven. The “Activity” films have enjoyed consistency. We’ll see how much longer it can last. Hollywood News on Twitter for up-to-date news information. Hollywood News, Hollywood Awards, Awards, Movies, News, Award News, Breaking News, Entertainment News, Movie News, Music News