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Paranormal Entity (2009): Cast & Plot

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Paranormal Entity is a 2009 mystery thriller starring Shane van Dyke as Thomas Finley, Fia Perera and Norman Saleet. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Paranormal Entity (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Genres
Thriller , Mystery , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Paranormal Entity About?

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

Decide the truth for yourself. Thomas Finley is arrested after police find him cradling his sister Samantha’s body; the victims also include Edgar Lauren, a professor and paranormal investigator. Finley claims a demonic entity attacked them, then he commits suicide. Relatives urge the release of a video found at the scene as a final testament to what occurred in the Finley home.

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Cast & crew

Paranormal Entity Cast & Characters

Shane van Dyke leads the cast as Thomas Finley, with Fia Perera as Ellen Finley and Norman Saleet as Edgar Lauren.

Plot

Paranormal Entity Plot Summary

What happens in Paranormal Entity from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A formal notice sets the premise: Thomas Finley has been convicted of raping and killing his sister, and murdering Edgar Lauren, a psychic. He claims a demon carried out the murders, though the court treats him as the killer. He is sent to prison, where he ultimately takes his own life.

Back at home, Thomas’s younger sister Samantha Finley and their mother Ellen believe Ellen has been able to contact her deceased husband, David. Soon after, the family starts insisting that a malevolent presence is haunting the house. At first they assume it might be David’s spirit, but after a string of terrifying attacks on Samantha, they grow certain that a darker force is at work.

Full summary

The whole story of Paranormal Entity, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Paranormal Entity?

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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Who does Ellen believe she has been able to contact from beyond the grave?

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FAQ

Paranormal Entity FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Paranormal Entity?

Paranormal Entity runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Paranormal Entity released?

Paranormal Entity was released on December 22, 2009.

Who is in the cast of Paranormal Entity?

Paranormal Entity stars Shane van Dyke as Thomas Finley, Fia Perera as Ellen Finley and Norman Saleet as Edgar Lauren, among 4 credited actors.

Does Paranormal Entity have a post-credit scene?

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

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