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Paranormal Activity 2

Seen it?

2010 | 91 min | Horror, Mystery

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 59 times its budget, but a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It or Hell House LLC, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Just as Daniel and Kristi welcome a newborn baby into their home, a demonic presence begins terrorizing them, tearing apart their perfect world and turning it into an inescapable nightmare.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $178 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 172K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tod Williams

  • Sprague GraydenKristi Rey
  • Brian BolandDaniel Rey
  • Molly EphraimAli Rey
  • Katie FeatherstonKatie Featherston
  • Micah SloatMicah Sloat
  • Seth GinsbergBrad
  • William Juan PrietoHunter Rey
  • Jackson Xenia PrietoHunter Rey
  • David BierendSurveillance Camera Expert
  • Vivis ColombettiMartine