The Halloween fever is evident in U.S. cinemas as Paranormal 3 'It Runs in the Family' was welcomed by moviegoers with over $54 million ($80 million worldwide) in ticket sales, pushing Real Steel starring Hugh Jackman to the second slot in highest opening sales in October.

The third Paranormal Activity film from Paramount Pictures tells the story of sisters, one of whom started interacting with an invisible friend as a child. Terrors unfold in recorded videos as in the previous Paranormal Activity installments, bringing chills and goosebumps to the audience.

Third time's not exactly a charm for Paranormal 3 as it offered nothing new when it comes to making a truly unforgettable suspense and horror film experience. While the same "found footage" element is acceptable, what disappoints is the fleeting suspense after half-a-second's goosebumps which come far in between throughout an 84-min film.

The film is a work by duos, Michael R. Perry and Oren Peli on the conscript, Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman on the direction.

Real Steel is quite a remarkable and heartwarming robot movie, suited for family movie nights. Photo: Walt Disney Pictures

Real Steel, in contrast, is a breath of fresh air. Lead star Hugh Jackman is convincing as Charlie Kenton, an ex-boxer who has trouble taking on a paternal role to an 11-year-old spunky son.

Equally absorbed in the role is Dakota Goyo, who plays Max Kenton, the child whom Charlie did not want to keep until he discovers himself anew through his own child's tears. It is quite a remarkable and heartwarming robot movie, suited for family movie nights.

The film was written by John Gatins, Shawn Levy and Richard Mathis, and directed by Shawn Levy under Walt Disney Pictures.

The succeeding weeks will show which film would make it as a genuine success in worldwide cinemas.