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Less a sequel than a superfluous remake, “Paranormal Activity 2” takes everything that was unique about the original and simply tries to do it again.
Technically accomplished in its fake video-verite style but artistically bankrupt, the film — judging by the derisive jeers that erupted during the end credits at an opening-day screening — is not likely to incite the passionate fervor generated by its predecessor.
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