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Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity
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Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity

2021-10-29 · 94 min · ★ 6.6

Documentary · Horror

A deep dive into the making of the Paranormal Activity films with first time ever interviews with cast and crew, never-before-seen footage from the movies, and a preview of the seventh installment in the franchise.

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Directors
Joe Bandelli
Production companies
MasiMedia, Candy Heart Productions, Paramount Players, Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jason BlumJason BlumSelf
Oren PeliOren PeliSelf
Katie FeatherstonKatie FeatherstonSelf
Micah SloatMicah SloatSelf
Christopher LandonChristopher LandonSelf
Akiva GoldsmanAkiva GoldsmanSelf
Ashley BrucksSelf
Adam GoodmanSelf
Lauren BittnerLauren BittnerSelf
Brit ShawBrit ShawSelf
Molly EphraimMolly EphraimSelf
Sprague GraydenSprague GraydenSelf
Gabrielle WalshGabrielle WalshSelf
Matt ShivelyMatt ShivelySelf
Christopher Nicholas SmithChristopher Nicholas SmithSelf
Eduardo SánchezEduardo SánchezSelf
Tod WilliamsTod WilliamsSelf
Ivy GeorgeIvy GeorgeSelf
Renée VictorRenée VictorSelf
Jorge DiazJorge DiazSelf

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