Paranormal Activity
“What happens when you sleep?”
Synopsis
After a young, middle-class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic, but is certainly the most active in the middle of the night.
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Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-12
Top Cast
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Katie Featherston
Katie Featherston
Micah Sloat
Micah Sloat
Mark Fredrichs
The Psychic
Amber Armstrong
Amber
Ashley Palmer
Diane
Crystal Cartwright
Exorcism Nanny (uncredited)
Spencer Marks
Dr. Johann Averies (uncredited)
Randy McDowell
Lt. Randy Hudson (uncredited)
James Piper
Richard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dublin Horrorthon Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 25, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 7, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$193.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
12890.39x
+$193.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oren Peli
- Screenplay & Story
- Oren Peli
- Original Title
- Paranormal Activity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $15K
- Worldwide Gross
- $193.4M
- Production Studios
- Blumhouse Productions, Solana Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oren Peli
Oren Peli
Oren Peli
Oren Peli
Steven Schneider, Oren Peli, Jason Blum
Department Leadership Roster
Oren Peli
Editor
Oren Peli
Director of Photography
Oren Peli
Producer
Oren Peli
Director
Jason Blum
Producer
Oren Peli
Costume Design
Oren Peli
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paranormal Activity
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What is Paranormal Activity about?
After a young, middle-class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic, but is certainly the most active in the middle of the night.
Who directed Paranormal Activity?
Paranormal Activity was directed by Oren Peli.
Who stars in Paranormal Activity?
The principal cast of Paranormal Activity includes Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, Amber Armstrong, Ashley Palmer.
When was Paranormal Activity released and how long is it?
Paranormal Activity was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Paranormal Activity?
Paranormal Activity had a reported production budget of $15K and grossed $193.4M at the worldwide box office (12890.39 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paranormal Activity?
Paranormal Activity holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).