
The success of the first two films would spawn additional films in the series: the prequel Paranormal Activity 3, released on October 21, 2011, and sequel to the second installment, Paranormal Activity 4, released on October 19, 2012, a spin-off titled Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones released on Januand the fifth and final installment Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension released on October 23, 2015.

Ī parallel sequel and prequel Paranormal Activity 2, was released on October 22, 2010. It is the most profitable film ever made, based on return on investment, although such figures are difficult to verify independently as this is likely to exclude marketing costs. box office and a further $85 million internationally for a worldwide total of $193 million. The film earned nearly $108 million at the U.S. release on September 25, 2009, and then a nationwide release on October 16, 2009. Originally developed as an independent feature and given film festival screenings in 2007, the film was acquired by Paramount Pictures and modified, particularly with a new ending. The film sets up found-footage conventions that were mirrored in the later films of the series. It is presented in the style of "found footage", from cameras set up by the couple in an attempt to document what is haunting them. The film centers on a young couple, Katie (Katie Featherston) and Micah (Micah Sloat) are haunted by a supernatural presence in their home. It is the first (chronologically, the third) entry into the Paranormal Activity film series. September 25th, 2009 Paranormal Activity is a 2007 American supernatural horror film written, co-produced, photographed, edited, and directed by Oren Peli.
