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Paranormal Activity 3

Discover how the activity began.
2011 | 83m | English

(103320 votes)

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Popularity: 3 (history)

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In 1988, young sisters Katie and Kristi befriend an invisible entity who resides in their home.
Release Date: Oct 19, 2011
Director: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman
Writer: Christopher Landon
Genres: Horror, Mystery
Keywords sibling relationship, witch, family secrets, sequel, prequel, haunting, found footage, paranormal activity, ghoulish
Production Companies Paramount Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, Room 101, Solana Films
Box Office Revenue: $207,039,844
Budget: $5,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
Katie Featherston Katie Featherston
Sprague Grayden Kristi Rey
Lauren Bittner Julie
Christopher Nicholas Smith Dennis
Chloe Csengery Young Katie
Jessica Tyler Brown Young Kristi
Marilyn Alex Creepy Lady
Dustin Ingram Randy Rosen
Jessica Berger Kid
Maria Olsen Creepy Lady
Hallie Foote Grandma Lois
William Juan Prieto Hunter Rey
Jackson Xenia Prieto Hunter Rey
Paitoon Cheng Ida
Johanna Braddy Lisa
Brian Boland Daniel Rey
Micah Sloat Micah Sloat (archive footage)
Molly Ephraim Ali Rey (archive footage)
Name Job
Liisa Cohen Utility Stunts
James Moran First Assistant Director
Kelli Barksdale Stunts
Daniel Browning Smith Stunts
Meegan E. Godfrey Stunts, Stunt Double
Emily Brobst Stunt Double
Alexa L. Fogel Casting
Claire Simon Casting
Kelly Berry Set Decoration
Zachery Alexander Property Master
Jennifer Spence Production Design
Leah Butler Costume Design
Thomas Mertz Special Effects Coordinator
Robert Malina Visual Effects Editor
Jamie Dixon Visual Effects Supervisor
Linda Huse Costume Supervisor
Renee J. Vaca Hair Department Head
Paula Jane Hamilton Makeup Artist
Marc Newland Second Assistant Director
Matt Smith Second Second Assistant Director
Daniel S. Irwin Dialogue Editor
Zsolt Magyar Sound Mixer
Stephen P. Robinson Sound Designer
James Armstrong Stunts
Chris J. King Stunts
Keith Dunkerley Camera Operator
Derek Touvell Electrician
Christine Kromer Casting
Sarah Domeier Lindo Casting Assistant
Ryan Lennon Costumer
David Thornsberry Location Manager
Jason Messersmith Transportation Captain
Pablo C. Herrera Craft Service
Billy Stimson Production Assistant
Michelle Eisenreich Visual Effects Producer
John McAlary Casting Associate
Diane Weiss Script Supervisor
Kymber Blake Makeup Department Head
Jaysene Overton Second Second Assistant Director
Michael Hertlein Dialogue Editor
Tim D. Lloyd Boom Operator
Margit Pfeiffer Foley Editor
Paul Stevenson Foley Artist
Craig Jensen Stunts
Michael R. King Stunts
Nikki Hester-Jose Stunt Double
Olga Matlin Grip
Daniel C. McFadden Still Photographer
Rebecca M. Graves Costumer
Murray Miller Location Manager
James G. Brill Transportation Coordinator
Hernan Hernandez Craft Service
Lynn Johnson Set Medic
Erin Vitali Production Assistant
Henry Joost Director
Ariel Schulman Director
Gregory Plotkin Editor
Christopher Landon Writer
Terri Taylor Casting
Magdalena Górka Director of Photography
Nicholas King Stunts
Steven Stone Stunts
Ator Tamras Stunt Double
Seth Duhame Stunt Double
Name Title
Christopher Landon Co-Producer
Jason Blum Producer
Steven Schneider Producer
Oren Peli Producer
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Reviews

JPV852
5.0

A tad better than the first if only because at 84-minutes there's not as much filler and a couple creepy scenes. Still not great with forgettable characters but at least watchable, although it was a bridge too far with the HD-quality level of video for a camera from 1988. **2.5/5** ...

Oct 06, 2022
AhmadZQ
7.0

Paranormal Activity 3 is a faithful continuation of the series, delivering all the expected horrors and more. Colour me surprised. This one was better than the second, and I enjoyed it more than the first one. The atmosphere of “Paranormal Activity 3” is similar to the first film, and the larger cas ... t delivers respectable performances. The scares might not be as effective as they once were since the same formula is becoming stale, but a handful of fresh ideas were good enough to compensate for it. The plot isn't the franchise's strong suit, but we get a little more insight into the demon and how the demon became connected to the family in this instalment. Most of the connections between the films appear forced, and there is an overall sense of incoherence. Nonetheless, if you like the first two films, this one could be exactly up your alley; if not, it's probably better to avoid it, as it doesn't add much to the formula. ___ Rating: **6.9/10** *(Good)*

Nov 01, 2022
SoSmooth1982
8.0

My favorite one out of the series. Goes back when they were little kids. This is how it all begin. Lots of hauntings going. This is how I wish the other 2 made before this one was. ...

Jul 24, 2023