Paranormal Activity


1h 39m 2008

Brief Synopsis

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

Film Details

Also Known As
Actividad paranormal
MPAA Rating
Genre
Horror
Thriller
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Blumhouse Productions; Eco Filmes; Filmauro Distribuzione; Golden Village; Icon Uk Group; Im Global; Metropolitan Filmexport; On Pictures; RCV Distribution; SF Studios; Solana Films; Village Roadshow Greece
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures; Caroprokat; Central Film Verleih Gmbh; Cine; Distribution Company; Dreamworks Home Entertainment; Filmcompagniet; Frenetic Films; Fs Film Oy; Gussi Films; Hoyts Distribution; Icon; Icon Uk Group; Intercontinental Film Distributors (Hong Kong); Intersonic; Kinepolis Film Distribution; Mediapro; Medyavizyon; Myndform; Next Entertainment World (New); Nu-Metro; Paramount Pictures; Playarte Pictures; SF Studios; SF Studios; Sf Norge; Taramount; ThimFilm; Warner Sogefilms; Wild Bunch Germany

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m

Synopsis

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

Film Details

Also Known As
Actividad paranormal
MPAA Rating
Genre
Horror
Thriller
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Blumhouse Productions; Eco Filmes; Filmauro Distribuzione; Golden Village; Icon Uk Group; Im Global; Metropolitan Filmexport; On Pictures; RCV Distribution; SF Studios; Solana Films; Village Roadshow Greece
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures; Caroprokat; Central Film Verleih Gmbh; Cine; Distribution Company; Dreamworks Home Entertainment; Filmcompagniet; Frenetic Films; Fs Film Oy; Gussi Films; Hoyts Distribution; Icon; Icon Uk Group; Intercontinental Film Distributors (Hong Kong); Intersonic; Kinepolis Film Distribution; Mediapro; Medyavizyon; Myndform; Next Entertainment World (New); Nu-Metro; Paramount Pictures; Playarte Pictures; SF Studios; SF Studios; Sf Norge; Taramount; ThimFilm; Warner Sogefilms; Wild Bunch Germany

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Nominated for the 2009 Spirit Award for Best First Feature by Film Independent (FIND).

Released in United States Fall September 25, 2009

Limited Release in United States September 25, 2009

Released in United States on Video December 29, 2009

Released in United States January 2008

Released in United States October 2009

Shown at Slamdance Film Festival (Narrative Competition) January 17-25, 2008.

Released in United States Fall September 25, 2009

Limited Release in United States September 25, 2009

Released in United States on Video December 29, 2009

Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (Open Cinema) October 8-16, 2009.

Feature directorial debut for Oren Peli.

Released in United States January 2008 (Shown at Slamdance Film Festival (Narrative Competition) January 17-25, 2008.)

Released in United States October 2009 (Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (Open Cinema) October 8-16, 2009.)