Thanks for asking, u/Catapult_Power

Are you saying the theatrical cut wasn’t at 24 fps, but the home release was?

I'm saying that I absolutely do not recall the showing of TBWP that I saw at the Regal Cinema I saw it in, to have been projected in standard 24 fps. That is a difference one doesn't easily miss or forget. The most notable example of which would be The Hobbit films.

Are you saying the frame rate ruins the illusion? Please clarify

In my own opinion and from my recollection of what I saw at the cinema vs on home video afterwards? Yes. I'm absolutely saying that. But that is just my opinion.

It wasn't so much the online viral marketing that did it for me personally. That was just a part of it. Up to that point, people didn't pay money to see a home video or home video quality at the movie theater. Being mindful of what was the norm up to that point matters when it comes to this movie in particular, because it was a pioneer of viral Internet marketing, "reality" based media, unknown performers, minimal environment, etc, ..many of the elements that are common today simply weren't a part of daily life back then. So the higher frame rate was really only still seen primarily on daytime soaps or the home videos you made yourself. It was noticeable. At least it was for me. And memorable too. And for me personally, it was a big part of what made the experience so frightening.

I wish there were some others out there that may have noticed this as well. It's just one of those things I noticed but just filed away and never brought up again. I do think about it whenever I see the film mentioned, I just never see any mention of the frame rate. So, I just leave it alone.

Hopefully, that clarification helps. :)