![]() The film, its mysteries, and the spiritual Latino Catholic influence make for something standalone and standout. However while it doesn’t detract from the overall enjoyment of the film it may have adjusted audience interpretation of the quality of the work given its association with a franchise composed of lesser films. Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones could very well have been its own film if it had it excluded the slightly stuffed connections to previous installments in the franchise. As a Latino this certainly elicited the feeling that these guys could be my cousins or friends but moreover they relate to a wider audience of working class americans as well. This investment comes from knowing their struggle and understanding that they could be your own family. In previous installments, while the jump scares of demonic possession were certainly there, it hardly had any impact when characters were slain, but here because we understand the plights of Jesse, his best friend Hector, Marisol (portrayed by Gabrielle Walsh), Oscar, his Abuela and Chavo (portrayed by a chihuahua) the scares become all the more personal. ![]() This made the film feel more alive and representative of the intriguing youth the main cast had to offer.īy branching away from the typical Paranormal Activity cast of affluent white families and covering a working class Latino community, the film establishes a major emotional investment with its audience. This style of camera movement allowed for the characters in the film to not only get up close and personal but also improved upon the energy conveyed throughout the film. Not relying on the Five Nights at Freddy’s style camera setup that most of the films had been known for. Firstly, this found-footage piece becomes very personal as the lead characters of the film carry their camera throughout most of the scenes. Let’s examine how this film distinguishes itself from previous installments in the franchise. She is known to be a “Bruja” or witch and is the main catalyst for Jesse’s possession and demise, as well as the main bridge between this installment and the others. ![]() The outcome of Jesse’s journey is set into motion when he and his friend Hector go into crazy Ana’s (portrayed by Gloria Sadoval) apartment. Soon after Jesse celebrates a party with his family and community setting the mood of the film as personal and family oriented. Jesse listens to his classmate Oscar (portrayed by Carlos Pratts) speak of the future and while hopeful Oscar soon becomes victim to the same darkness awaiting the main cast. The film starts at the main protagonist Jesse’s (Portrayed by Andrew Jacobs) and his best friend Hector’s (portrayed by Jorge Diaz) graduation. Those not nodding along in disagreement can take a seat, as we go over all the reasons why this film is not only the best Paranormal Activity film but could work as a standalone horror classic. One of the stand-out films of the franchise is Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones Unrated. This in part is what gives the film those well executed moments of comic relief that perhaps only Spanish-speakers will appreciate.It’s that time of year again and in honor of ‘spooky season’ we take a look back at one of the most critically underrated horror franchises, yet highly successful at the box office: the Paranormal Activity franchise. The film aims to make a connection with the target audience by presenting ideas and beliefs that are common amongst the Latino population. The use of Spanish, in a film that was supposed to appeal to a Latino audience, was spot on and perfectly delivered. In comparison to the other Paranormal films, Marked Ones turned out to be more frightening, creepier, and surprisingly filled with funny bits. And while the actions they take might make you face-palm a few times, it’s hard to dispute the fact that the journey they embark in turns out to be vastly entertaining. Like any other horror film out there, common sense is not something these characters put into practice during their quest for answers. With the help of his friends, Jesse begins to unravel new secrets and the real reason for his possession becomes clear. The story follows Jesse, played by newcomer Andrew Jacobs, who soon discovers he’s being possessed by an evil entity determined to wreak havoc in his life and terrorize those around him. Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones ditches the opulence of Carlsbad and takes us to the less glamorous parts of the city of Los Angeles to present the story of a recent high school graduate and the terrors that ensue after the murder of his neighbor.
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