Most people have met someone who uses the same joke over and over again, effectively killing it. Fortunately, for the folks behind Paranormal Activity 3, the franchise formula for terror keeps your heart rate up in a third installment. It may not break new ground, but this glimpse into the past offers something to the series that only an evil imaginary friend could hope to.

Back in 1988, Katie and Kristi, from the first and second films respectively, are young sisters living a normal life, yet to be marked by darkness. Cue cobwebs and ghost sounds. The process for the series remains unchanged, with a slow pace that malevolently drives you to cling onto anything for a bit of comfort. In short, Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman (both of Catfish fame), succeed in delivering what you expect from another link in a chain of Paranormal Activity flicks that may one day outnumber Final Destination or Saw sequels.

However, the concept feels lazy now. The first film cost $15,000 to make, whereas the third jumped up to a reported $5M with no notable increase in production value. Despite the lack of innovation, an old-hat concept does not mean an old-hat review. So, in honour of trying something a bit different, grab your favorite alcohol and prepare for Paranormal Drinking Activities 3.

The rules are simple: drink three sips each time one of the following happens. First, as this is a period film, drink every time you are reminded that it’s 1988; especially when you see the original cordless phone. Second, drink whenever there’s text on screen (you’ll probably want something to do during those parts anyway). Finally, drink any time you jump or are freaked out. All but the very bravest should be well on their way after that.