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Paranormal Activity (2024): Cast & Plot

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Paranormal Activity is a 2024 short horror film directed by Charlotte Rhodes, starring Alex Jankowski-Shah as Steven / Trent and Francesca Riley. It runs 8 minutes.

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Paranormal Activity (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Director
Charlotte Rhodes
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Paranormal Activity About?

The premise of Paranormal Activity without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young couple, Katie and Micah, move into a new home in Southern California and begin to experience disturbing paranormal activity. As Micah, a technology enthusiast, sets up cameras to document the unexplained occurrences, they uncover a terrifying history connected to the house and Katie's past. The escalating events force them to confront a malevolent presence determined to torment and threaten their lives.

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Cast & crew

Paranormal Activity Cast & Characters

Alex Jankowski-Shah leads the cast as Steven / Trent, with Francesca Riley as Barbra / Brianna / Jennifer. Directed by Charlotte Rhodes.

Plot

Paranormal Activity Plot Summary

What happens in Paranormal Activity from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Katie arrives at Micah’s house in San Diego to begin moving in, bringing with her a claim that an evil presence has haunted her since childhood. To document any paranormal activity during their sleep, Micah installs a camera in their bedroom. A psychic, Dr. Fredrichs, visits the couple and offers a clear warning: Katie is believed to be haunted by a demon that feeds on negative energy and thrives on torment. He advises against communicating with the demon without a trained demonologist, but Micah presses on, continuing to film and seek out evidence.

Full summary

The whole story of Paranormal Activity, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Paranormal Activity?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the woman who moves into Micah's house?

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FAQ

Paranormal Activity FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Paranormal Activity, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Paranormal Activity?

Paranormal Activity runs 8 minutes.

When was Paranormal Activity released?

Paranormal Activity was released on January 21, 2024.

Who directed Paranormal Activity?

Paranormal Activity was directed by Charlotte Rhodes.

Who is in the cast of Paranormal Activity?

Paranormal Activity stars Alex Jankowski-Shah as Steven / Trent and Francesca Riley as Barbra / Brianna / Jennifer.

Does Paranormal Activity have a post-credit scene?

No. Paranormal Activity has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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