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Paranormal Activity 2

  • 20102010
  • RR
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
104K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,006
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William Juan Prieto in Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
Paranormal Activity 2 -- Fan Trailer
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HorrorMystery
After experiencing what they think are a series of "break-ins", a family sets up security cameras around their home, only to realize that the events unfolding before them are more sinister t... Read allAfter experiencing what they think are a series of "break-ins", a family sets up security cameras around their home, only to realize that the events unfolding before them are more sinister than they seem.After experiencing what they think are a series of "break-ins", a family sets up security cameras around their home, only to realize that the events unfolding before them are more sinister than they seem.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
104K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,006
250
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Tod Williams
    • Writers
      • Michael R. Perry(screenplay)
      • Christopher Landon(screenplay)
      • Tom Pabst(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Katie Featherston
      • Micah Sloat
      • Molly Ephraim
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Tod Williams
    • Writers
      • Michael R. Perry(screenplay)
      • Christopher Landon(screenplay)
      • Tom Pabst(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Katie Featherston
      • Micah Sloat
      • Molly Ephraim
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 408User reviews
    • 217Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos3

    Paranormal Activity 2 -- Fan Trailer
    Trailer 1:03
    Paranormal Activity 2 -- Fan Trailer
    Paranormal Activity 2: Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:08
    Paranormal Activity 2: Trailer #1
    "Where's Micah?"
    Clip 0:08
    "Where's Micah?"

    Photos30

    Vivis Colombetti, Molly Ephraim, and Brian Boland in Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
    Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
    Brian Boland and Katie Featherston in Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
    Sprague Grayden and Jackson Xenia Prieto in Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
    Sprague Grayden in Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
    William Juan Prieto in Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
    William Juan Prieto in Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
    Molly Ephraim in Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
    Molly Ephraim in Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
    Sprague Grayden in Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
    Brian Boland in Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)
    Molly Ephraim in Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)

    Top cast

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    Katie Featherston
    Katie Featherston
    • Katie
    Micah Sloat
    Micah Sloat
    • Micah
    Molly Ephraim
    Molly Ephraim
    • Ali Rey
    David Bierend
    • Surveillance Camera Expert
    Brian Boland
    Brian Boland
    • Daniel Rey
    Seth Ginsberg
    Seth Ginsberg
    • Brad
    Sprague Grayden
    Sprague Grayden
    • Kristi Rey
    William Juan Prieto
    William Juan Prieto
    • Hunter Rey
    Jackson Xenia Prieto
    • Hunter Rey
    Vivis Colombetti
    Vivis Colombetti
    • Martine
    • (as Vivis)
    • Director
      • Tod Williams
    • Writers
      • Michael R. Perry(screenplay) (story)
      • Christopher Landon(screenplay)
      • Tom Pabst(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The preview for this film was banned in some theaters for scaring teenagers and small children viewing PG-13 films.
    • Goofs
      During the first 17 nights or so, you can see two things that never change/move. A white cup in the kitchen in front of the fruit plate and the pillow arrangement on the sofa. Clearly a lot of different night scenes were shot in the same night.
    • Quotes

      Daniel Rey: Hey! Who left the front door open?

    • Crazy credits
      Sound effects from the film play over the end credits.
    • Alternate versions
      An Unrated Director's Cut on Blu-ray/DVD Combo with six extra minutes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Despicable Me/The Kids Are All Right (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      My Last Breath
      Performed by Evanescence

    User reviews408

    Review
    Top review
    Sequel prequel with more paranormal exposition.
    A couple become increasingly disturbed by Paranormal Activity in their home that maybe linked to their an infant son. His teenage half-sister against their father wish tries to uncover the truth.

    This sequel /prequel contains some quality direction by Tod Williams who takes over the reigns for this instalment. With the usage of static security camera's and some thought out camera work it gives P2 a slight edged and a grander film quality over it's predecessor. However, the jump out sound moments aside the sound effects and design appear less creepy this time around.

    The whole cast are fantastic. The acting is plausible and natural by the leads, notably Molly Ephraim who plays the inquisitive everyday daughter and Vivis Cortez as the 'help'. Those with young children and pets will be left a little more disturbed by this follow up and fans of the first will be pleased by Katie and Micah's return.

    Sadly, for the most part its purpose is to build up to a big scare at the end. Again it's simply another story told through the eyes of a camera lenses and the writers inject some unnecessary connections and exposition to the goings on which takes away some of the mysteries random edge.

    It's nearly 15 years since the 'The Blair Witch Project' used the camera point of view and while Paranormal Activity 2 looks better than the first it goes over the same old formula.

    If you enjoyed and were scared by 1st you'll be blown away by Paranormal Activity 2. Yet, old school haunted house fans maybe left less chilled and thrilled.
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    • Mar 3, 2011

    FAQ9

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 22, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Blog (South Korea)
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Hiện Tượng Siêu Nhiên 2
    • Filming locations
      • Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Blumhouse Productions
      • Solana Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $84,752,907
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $40,678,424
      • Oct 24, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $177,512,032
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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