Paranormal Activity 2

2010·Movie
1h 31min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic835.8Rotten Tomatoes57%48%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+Hoopla

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Paranormal Activity 2 fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare10
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics5
  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

In 2009 you demanded it. Nothing can prepare you for what's next.

Just as Daniel and Kristi welcome a newborn baby into their home, a demonic presence begins terrorizing them, tearing apart their perfect world and turning it into an inescapable nightmare.
Found Footage HorrorDemonic PossessionSupernaturalHome InvasionPsychological ThrillerMysteryTensionJump Scares

Crew

Directed by:
Diane Weiss, Nancy Solomon, Tod Williams
Written by:
Christopher Landon, Michael R. Perry, Michael R. Perry
Produced by:
Terri Taylor, Oren Peli, Jason Blum

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Paranormal Activity 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paranormal Activity 2 legally?

fuboTVParamount+Hoopla

Paranormal Activity 2 is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Paranormal Activity 2 worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Paranormal Activity 2 rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Paranormal Activity 2?

1 h 31 min

Paranormal Activity 2 runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Paranormal Activity 2?

Critics70
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate Paranormal Activity 2 higher (70) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Paranormal Activity 2 a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$178 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $178 million worldwide, 59.2 times its budget.

What language is Paranormal Activity 2 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Paranormal Activity 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Paranormal Activity 2 in 95 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Paranormal Activity 2 use?

Big Damn HeroVoluntary ShapeshiftingVoluntary ShapeshiftingCutting Off the BranchesStable Time LoopRed HerringRed HerringOffscreen Moment of AwesomeBody HorrorFull-Frontal AssaultPyrrhic VictoryNightmare Faceand 275 more

TV Tropes lists 287 storytelling tropes for Paranormal Activity 2, including Big Damn Hero, Voluntary Shapeshifting, Voluntary Shapeshifting.

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