Paranormal Activity Alternate Ending

Mark, Angie and I had discussed Paranormal Activity after I watched a DVD screener in October with the original Screamfest ending. Mark mentioned a rumored third, alternate version that was different from the screener version that I saw and the theatrical version that he saw.

Last week I noticed a version on the intertubes that was labeled "unrated alternate cut" so I had to see what that was about. It turned out in fact, to be the "mythical" third version that was supposedly only screened once in Texas. As you can see from the screens, both versions start out with Katie walking upstairs to the bedroom holding a knife and wearing a blood stained shirt.

The DVD screener version has Katie immediately sit down on the floor and hypnotically rock back and forth for several hours before the police enter the house. The alternate version has Katie close the door and look into the camera before slitting her own throat.

After seeing all three versions I still prefer the original DVD screener ending. According to this interview with the director Oren Peli, multiple endings were filmed and I assumed that all versions would be provided on DVD/Blu-Ray. But according to this article, only the theatrical and uncut alternate ending will be featured and not the original screener version that I first saw. I guess Mark can verify this once he pics up a copy after December 29th.

Not our normal theme

Ok, this is not along our usual themes of subjects, and also it's been a while since I posted. It's kinda sorta also why I haven't posted much this whole second half of the year. 

As we all know, this year has been, shall I say, financially challenging. I see across the board prices of goods go up ever so slightly, but the last time I looked, I didn't get a hike in pay. Hmmm, not exactly evened out there.

So that being said, I admit to being somewhat down trying to get by check to check week by week. And in the midst of all this, yes I recently had to buy a car as my protege was ill. And now I'm also looking for a part time job after work, hoping actually that I might find a driving spot at Best Buy! I'm actually kinda excited about that! We'll see soon enough, I'll get back to you on that.

On another note, I did get (thru specials and dicounts) Left 4 Dead 2! And CoD: MW2! Those were the 2 must haves this year and fortunately some friends who work at a certain store helped me with deals! Reviews you ask? I'll try later. I will offer this: best games ever!

Speaking of which, Marcos, what's the word on L4D2 Live? Group playable yet for you? Stay with the group if you want to live!

Anyway, Christmas is just about on us and I love this time of year no matter what! Hoping to see you all soon if possible!

Let's play!