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Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)

โ€œDiscover how the activity began.โ€

5.9/10 ยท 2,445 votes 1h 23m r HorrorMystery

#200 of 249 films from 2011 #935 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost ยท Written by Christopher Landon

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Overview

In 1988, young sisters Katie and Kristi befriend an invisible entity who resides in their home.

Cast

Katie Featherstonas Katie Featherston
Sprague Graydenas Kristi Rey
Lauren Bittneras Julie
Christopher Nicholas Smithas Dennis
Chloe Csengeryas Young Katie
Jessica Tyler Brownas Young Kristi
Marilyn Alexas Creepy Lady
Dustin Ingramas Randy Rosen
Jessica Bergeras Kid
Maria Olsenas Creepy Lady
Hallie Footeas Grandma Lois
William Juan Prietoas Hunter Rey
Jackson Xenia Prietoas Hunter Rey
Paitoon Chengas Ida

Facts

Release dateOctober 19, 2011
Runtime83 min (1h 23m) โ€” shorter as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresHorror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$207,039,844 (41.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt1778304

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Questions

How long is Paranormal Activity 3?
Paranormal Activity 3 runs 83 minutes (1h 23m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Paranormal Activity 3 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 2,445 votes, which places it #200 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 20%) and #935 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Paranormal Activity 3?
Paranormal Activity 3 was directed by Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Nerve (2016), Catfish (2010), Project Power (2020).
Who stars in Paranormal Activity 3?
Katie Featherston as Katie Featherston; Sprague Grayden as Kristi Rey; Lauren Bittner as Julie; Christopher Nicholas Smith as Dennis; Chloe Csengery as Young Katie; Jessica Tyler Brown as Young Kristi.
What is Paranormal Activity 3 rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Paranormal Activity 3?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/115912.

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