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Paranormal Activity

Oren Peli

2007 · USA · Global Fear

Paranormal Activity (2007)

Directed by Oren Peli

Made for about $15,000 and shot in the director's house; a wide release in 2009 made it a phenomenon.

Found FootagePossession & Demonic

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Where to watch Paranormal Activity

Streaming, rent or buyLive U.S. listings · JustWatch Watch the trailerYouTube

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Shaped by

The Blair Witch Project 1999
Found footage becomes a business model.

Went on to shape

Late Night with the Devil 2023
Found footage turns into found broadcast.

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