Paranormal Activity
HorrorMystery
14+R
2007·1h 26m·Oren Peli·Blumhouse Productions·● Script read & verified
A young couple sets up cameras in their home to document paranormal activity that has followed the woman since childhood. This found-footage horror film builds...
Best watched together — Supernatural themes and building psychological tension benefit from parental context and discussion
Heads Up for Parents
The film's power comes from psychological buildup rather than jump scares, which may be more unsettling for some viewers
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Christian themes
The characters explicitly turn to Christian prayer and religious artifacts (crosses, Ouija boards) as their primary defense against demonic forces. The film treats prayer and faith as genuine spiritual weapons against evil.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows importance of taking a partner's concerns seriously
- ✓Demonstrates seeking professional help when facing unknown problems
Cast:Katie FeatherstonMicah SloatMark FredrichsAmber ArmstrongAshley Palmer