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Paranormal Activity 3

Seen it?

2011 | 83 min | Horror, Mystery

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 41 times its budget, but a lukewarm 5.9 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, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 23 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerVery strong

    $207 million worldwide on a $5 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 137K people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost

  • Katie FeatherstonKatie Featherston
  • Sprague GraydenKristi Rey
  • Lauren BittnerJulie
  • Christopher Nicholas SmithDennis
  • Chloe CsengeryYoung Katie
  • Jessica Tyler BrownYoung Kristi
  • Marilyn AlexCreepy Lady
  • Dustin IngramRandy Rosen
  • Jessica BergerKid
  • Maria OlsenCreepy Lady