Paranormal Activity (2007) Horror Thriller Mystery

Rated R | Threatrical Sep 25, 2009 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Mystery | Runtime 1h 26m
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Paranormal Activity Plot Synopsis:

After a young, middle class couple moves into a suburban 'starter' tract house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be somehow demonic but is certainly most active in the middle of the night. Especially when they sleep. Or try to.


A haunted house makes no secret of the fact it"s not pleased with its new tenants in this independent tale of supernatural horror. Katie (Katie Featherson) and Micah (Micah Sloat) are a twentysomething couple who"ve just moved into a new home in San Diego, CA. Katie has an interest in the paranormal and believes that malevolent spirits have been following her since childhood, though Micah is not so easily convinced. However, after several nights of loud noises and strange happenings, Micah starts to agree with Katie that some sort of ghost may have followed them to the new home. After a paranormal researcher tells the couple he can"t help them, Micah decides to take control of the situation and sets up a battery of video cameras so that if a spirit manifests itself, he can capture its behavior on tape. Once the surveillance cameras are in place, Katie and Micah bring in a Ouija board in an effort to talk to the spirits, a move that deeply offends the ghosts. Paranormal Activity was the first feature film from writer and director Oren Peli.

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Paranormal Activity Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2007 (more 2007 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 86 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Sub-Genres:  Demons
Horror Genres:  Found Footage
Directors: Oren Peli
Stars: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, Amber Armstrong, Ashley Palmer … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Sep 25, 2009
Box Office: $107,918,810
Awards: 3
Nominations: 12
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What is Paranormal Activity Streaming On?

Paranormal Activity is Streaming on Netflix, HBO Max
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Paranormal Activity Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 25, 2009, Netflix: May 01, 2023
Producers: Jason Blum, Rick A. Osako, Oren Peli, Steven Schneider, Toni Taylor, Jeanette Volturno, Amir Zbeda
Cinematographers: Oren Peli

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Paranormal Activity Plot Synopsis:

After a young, middle class couple moves into a suburban 'starter' tract house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be somehow demonic but is certainly most active in the middle of the night. Especially when they sleep. Or try to.

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