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Paranormal Activity makes its Broadway debut
The horror film franchise ‘Paranormal Activity’ has transitioned to the Broadway stage at the August Wilson Theatre. The production, written by Levi Holloway and directed by Felix Barrett, features a new story centered on an American couple, Lou and James, who have recently relocated from Chicago.
Critical reception of the play is divided. Some reviewers have praised the production for its effective use of stagecraft, lighting, and sound design to create a visceral experience, with some noting that the scares successfully elicited screams and applause from the audience. Others have been more critical, describing the production as a series of jump scares that lacks the spectacle required for Broadway or criticizing the script for being thin and unengaged.
While the play draws inspiration from the original 2007 found-footage film, it departs from the established cinematic plotlines to create a story more suited to theatrical tropes and stage-specific elements.
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August Wilson Theatre · Cher Álvarez · Felix Barrett · Levi Holloway · Paranormal Activity · Travis A. Knight
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The play is currently performing at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre. slate.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Travis A. Knight stars in the role of James. deadline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Levi Holloway wrote the script for the Paranormal Activity play. filmz.dk · slate.com · deadline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cher Álvarez stars in the role of Lou. deadline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The play follows a young couple, Lou and James, who relocated from Chicago. deadline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Felix Barrett directed the production. deadline.com