Taken merely as a tense, minimalist horror flick, "Paranormal Activity" would be fascinating. The low-budget, virtually bloodless little shocker with no major stars is being hailed as the scariest movie of the year -- and not without justification. But "Paranormal Activity" is also the story of how savvy marketing and carefully cultivated demand can turn a wannabe cult classic into a bona fide hit.
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