The Desert Mermaid

I think it works better in movies, where it's possible to have a camera's-eye-view. But it still has to be done right. I enjoyed the first Paranormal Activity, where liking the characters is not really a requirement to enjoy the concept of SPOOOOKY THINGS HAPPENING. But if you're going to tell a character-driven story, dammit I'd better LIKE the characters. (I had the same problem with Song of Ice And Fire.)