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Paranormal Activity
Directed byOren Peli
Written byOren Peli
StarringKatie Featherston
Micah Sloat
Michael Bayouth
Amber Armstrong
Mark Fredrichs
Randy McDowell
Ashley Palmer
with Tim Piper
Edited byOren Peli
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release dateSeptember 25, 2009 (Limited US)
Running time99 min.
CountryTemplate:FilmUS
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Paranormal Activity is a 2007 horror film written and directed by Oren Peli. The movie premiered at the Screamfest Film Festival in US on October 14, 2007. It will see a limited release on September 25, 2009, in the United States.

Plot summary

The movie centers around a young couple who are haunted by a demonic presence at their home. The movie is presented through the cameras set up by the couple to capture such activity.

Production

Paranormal Activity was written and directed by Oren Peli, an Israeli-born video game designer who had no formal film training. The film was shot in one week in 2006 with a $15,000 budget and a hand-held video camera.

Critical Reception

The limited screenings of the film have been well received by critics so far. The movie currently has a 90% Fresh rating from Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews.

Cast

  • Katie Featherston as Katie
  • Micah Sloat as Micah
  • Michael Bayouth as the Demonologist
  • Amber Armstrong
  • Mark Fredrichs
  • Randy McDowell
  • Ashley Palmer
  • Tim Piper

References

  1. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179904/
  2. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179904/releaseinfo
  3. http://screenrant.com/paranormal-activity-trailer-ross-25987/
  4. http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-ca-paranormal20-2009sep20,0,843011,full.story
  5. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/paranormal_activity/

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