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2007 · 86 min · R

Paranormal Activity

Directed by Oren Peli · Horror, Mystery

Paranormal Activity (2007) is a Horror film, directed by Oren Peli set in San Diego during the 2000s. It runs 86 minutes and is rated R.

A haunted house and psychological horror, with a tense and bleak tone. The story unfolds through found footage and single location / bottle.

Cinematography
Oren Peli
Cast
Katie FeatherstonMicah SloatMark FredrichsAmber ArmstrongAshley PalmerCrystal CartwrightSpencer MarksRandy McDowell

The world of this film

Setting

Where
San Diego
Setting
Suburban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Haunted HousePsychological Horror
Structure
Found FootageSingle Location / Bottle
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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