Oren Peli Quotes

A collection of quotes by Oren Peli.

Oren Peli is an Israeli-American film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known as the creator of the highly successful "Paranormal Activity" film franchise. Born on January 21, 1970, Peli was raised in Israel and later moved to the United States. He initially worked as a video game programmer before venturing into the world of filmmaking.

Peli gained widespread recognition in 2007 after his independent horror film "Paranormal Activity" became a massive hit. The film, made on a shoestring budget, used a found footage style, captivating audiences with its raw and intense storytelling. "Paranormal Activity" went on to become one of the highest-grossing independent films of all time, spawning a series of successful sequels.

Following the success of "Paranormal Activity," Peli continued to work in the horror genre. He wrote and produced several films, including "Insidious" and its sequels, which further established his reputation as a skilled storyteller in the genre. Peli has also directed other horror projects, such as "Area 51" and "Chernobyl Diaries."

Known for his innovative approach to filmmaking, Peli has become a significant figure in the horror genre, influencing the found footage style and creating suspenseful storytelling through minimalistic techniques. While he has been primarily involved in horror projects, Peli has expressed interest in exploring other genres and expanding his creative ventures in the film industry.

I've never owned an Apple product. I like the fact that PCs

I've never owned an Apple product. I like the fact that PCs are open architecture and not locked down like Apple products. I feel that Macs are also unjustifiably overpriced.

Oren Peli

Architecture

I'm pretty content with what I have, but the one thing that

I'm pretty content with what I have, but the one thing that I don't have is something like the iPod - but PC-based. I think that would be cool.

Oren Peli

Cool

In many cases your imagination is much more effective than w

In many cases your imagination is much more effective than what can be shown. It primes you to know something is about to happen - the anticipation and anxiety is worse than what ends up happening.

Oren Peli

Imagination

I've always had better luck learning things on my own. And I

I've always had better luck learning things on my own. And I really love the challenge of doing it yourself and kind of being alone against the system.

Oren Peli

Learning