Do you know? In 2007, a horror film was released with a budget of just Rs 6 lakh and earned Rs 800 crore worldwide. The immense success of this film surprised the filmmakers, and after this, they made six sequels on it. Let’s know about this film in detail.
Film name and details
The name of this film is ‘Paranormal Activity’. It is only 86 minutes long, and you can watch it on Amazon Prime Video. It was directed and produced by Oren Peli. Oren Peli also wrote its story. This film is one of the most-watched films in the horror category.
After the unmatched success of Paranormal Activity, the makers of the film decided to make several sequels to it.
Film Name Release Year
Paranormal Activity (First) 2007
Paranormal Activity 2 2010
Paranormal Activity 3 2011
Paranormal Activity 4 2012
Paranormal Activity: The Marked One 2014
Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension 2015
Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin 2021
Blasting earnings at the box office
The seven films of the ‘Paranormal Activity’ franchise made a total worldwide collection of $890 million (about Rs 7320 crore). A film made on such a small budget has been recorded in history to earn such a huge amount.
IMDb Rating and Specialty
The story of this film and its production style was unique. Made with only four actors, this film has a rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb.
This film’s story and shooting style (Found Footage) gave the audience an experience as if they were a part of that scary atmosphere.
Why is ‘Paranormal Activity’ special?
Low Budget Masterpiece: Made on a budget of only Rs 6 lakh, this film became an example of a low-budget movie in Hollywood.
Realistic Fear: This film’s handheld camera work and silent tension give people the experience of real fear.
Perfect Combination of Suspense and Horror: There are not many VFX or gory scenes in it; rather, the suspense and atmosphere of the story keep the audience engaged.
‘Paranormal Activity’ is not just a film but an experience that changed the definition of horror films. It shows that historic success can be achieved without a massive budget through a great story, impressive direction, and innovative production.Have you seen this film? If yes, how was your experience? Let us know!
