The story of “Paranormal Activity 2” is both boring and ridiculous. Originally set to be directed by “Saw VI” helmer Kevin Greutert, Lionsgate did the equivalent of pouting and taking their ball game home, when they decided to exercise their option on the director, pulling him off “Paranormal Activity 2” and forcing him to direct “Saw VII”.
For a while, it seemed like Paramount were aiming for some high brow options for the director’s chair as both Brian De Palma and Akiva Goldsman (now executive producing the film) were considered for the job. Well, Paramount has finally made their choice, and Tod “Kip” Williams has been given the job. Who? Williams is probably best known for helming the drama “The Door In The Floor” starring Jeff Bridges and Kim Basinger. He’s certainly never done anything approaching a supernatural horror film like “Paranormal Activity” so it’s an odd choice to be sure.
We’re guessing with the clock ticking on the October release date, and Paramount’s inability to land a director with name recognition (which seemed like a weird idea, because, who cares who directs these things anyway) they settled on someone who was available (and who apparently doesn’t have a picture on the internet unless its with his wife, Gretchen Mol). With the director’s chair now filled, the studio will be able to make their scheduled May start date.