‘Paranormal Activity’ returning to cinemas for 15th anniversary

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Paranormal Activity is returning to US cinemas for its 15th anniversary – check out all the details below.Blumhouse is teaming up with AMC cinemas for their Blumfest 2024 celebrations to mark Halloween – and the 15th anniversary of Paranormal Activity.The supernatural horror film, directed by Oren Peli, was released in 2009 and focussed on a young couple who are haunted by a supernatural presence in their home.The film was originally developed as an independent feature for around $15,000 (£11,000) but was then bought by Paramount Pictures and modified for an additional $200,000 (£151,000).

The film made nearly $108million (£81million) at the US box office, plus a further $85million (£64 million) internationally.

It subsequently became one of the most profitable films ever made.Now, the film will be shown as part of Blumfest on September 25, which will take place every Wednesday night at 7pm and 9pm across 150 AMC locations (in the US only) for six weeks.A post shared by Blumhouse (@blumhouse)Tickets will be priced at a special discounted rate for the festival and attendees will receive a special poster commemorating this year’s line-up.

Additionally, fans will get to see “exclusive sneak peeks and exclusive recorded messages from directors and talent from the films,” according to a statement from Blumhouse.They added: “Blumhouse fans can attend special screenings, score one-time-only giveaways, be the first to see exclusive sneak peeks, and more.