Paranormal Activity Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Evidence of a Haunting

Amy Renner

Last modified: Sep. 5, 2017

Paranormal Activity

Release Date: Friday, September 25, 2009 Limited

Director: Oren Peli

Starring: Katie Featherston • Micah Sloat • Mark Friedrichs • Amber Armstrong • Ashley Palmer

R Horror 1 hr, 39 m

3.68 / 5.0

77% WILL SEE 23% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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 somehow demonic but is certainly most active in the middle of the night. Especially when they sleep. Or try to.

Horror Suspense

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Who stars in Paranormal Activity – Cast List

Katie Featherston
Paranormal Activity 2, Paranormal Activity 4
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Micah Sloat
M
Mark Friedrichs
A
Amber Armstrong
Trapped in Abyss
A
Ashley Palmer
A Strange Brand of Happy

Who is making Paranormal Activity – Crew List

A look at Paranormal Activity behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Oren Peli last helmed Area 51. The film's writer Oren Peli last penned Area 51 and The Diary of Lawson Oxford.

Director: Oren Peli
Screenwriter: Oren Peli
Producers: Jason Blum
Oren Peli

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Blumhouse Productions

Production – What we know about the Paranormal Activity

Key Facts

Produced for $15,000, the movie was acquired by Paramount for $300,000 and marketed for less than $10 million.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2009

Completed

Changed Paranormal Activity movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language
Runtime: 1 hr, 39 m
Tagline: Evidence of a Haunting
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Paranormal Activity Trailers and Clips

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Paranormal Activity Release Date: When was the film released?

Paranormal Activity was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, September 25 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 12 theaters. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Fame, Pandorum and Surrogates. As a limited release, Paranormal Activity was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.