Paranormal Activity is a 2009 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Oren Peli. The film centers on a young couple, Katie and Micah, who are haunted by a supernatural presence in their home. It is presented in the style of "found footage," from cameras set up by the couple in an attempt to photograph what is haunting them. Originally developed as an independent feature and given film festival screenings in 2007, the film was acquired by Paramount Pictures and modified, particularly with a new ending. It was given a limited U.S. release on September 25, 2009, and then a... nationwide release on October 16, 2009. The film earned nearly $108 million at the U.S. box office and $194 million worldwide. Paramount/DreamWorks acquired the U.S. rights for $350,000. It is the most profitable film ever made, based on return on investment, although such figures are difficult to verify independently as this is likely to exclude marketing costs. A prequel, Paranormal Activity 2, was released on October 22, 2010, and was followed by another prequel titled Paranormal Activity 3 on October 21, 2011.
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| Release date: | October 16, 2009 |
| Directed by: | Oren Peli |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 99 Minutes |
| Producer: | Oren Peli, Jason Blum |
| Editor: | Oren Peli |
| Cinematography: | Oren Peli |
| Estimated budget: | $11,000 |