What Happens When You Sleep?
After a young, middle-class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic but is certainly the most active in the middle of the night.
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- Release Date 09/14/2007
- Language English
- Director Oren Peli
- Editor Oren Peli
- Cinematographer Oren Peli
- Producers Jason Blum, Oren Peli, Amir Zbeda
- Companies Blumhouse Productions, Solana Films
- Budget $215,000
- Homepage www.paranormalactivity-movie.com
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| FI | Sep 14, 2007 | Theatrical | K-16 |
| SE | Sep 14, 2007 | Theatrical | 15 |
| United States | Sep 14, 2007 | Theatrical (Limited) | R |
| United States | Sep 25, 2009 | Theatrical | R |
| Canada | Oct 8, 2009 | Theatrical | 18A |
| IE | Oct 25, 2009 | Digital | 15 |
| KZ | Nov 4, 2009 | Theatrical | — |
| Brazil | Nov 17, 2009 | Theatrical | 16 |
| Germany | Nov 17, 2009 | Theatrical | 16 |
| CH | Nov 19, 2009 | Digital | 16 |
| CZ | Nov 19, 2009 | Theatrical | 15 |
| HU | Nov 19, 2009 | Theatrical | 16 |
| United Kingdom | Nov 25, 2009 | Theatrical | 15 |
| Netherlands | Nov 26, 2009 | Theatrical | 16 |
| Spain | Nov 27, 2009 | Theatrical | 16 |
| France | Dec 2, 2009 | Theatrical | 12 |
| Australia | Dec 3, 2009 | Theatrical | M |
| PT | Dec 3, 2009 | Theatrical | M/12 |
| Mexico | Dec 25, 2009 | Theatrical | B |
| South Korea | Jan 13, 2010 | Theatrical | 12 |
| Japan | Jan 30, 2010 | Digital | G |
| Italy | Feb 5, 2010 | Theatrical | T |
| France | Apr 7, 2010 | Physical | — |
| AT | May 16, 2040 | Digital | 16 |
Paranormal Activity Ratings
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Special Effects
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Sound Design
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Pacing
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