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Paranormal Activity is a 2007 American horror film written , co-produced , photographed , edited , and directed by Oren Peli .. Oren Peli. Oren Peli. horror film. horror film. It is the first -LRB- chronologically , the third -RRB- entry into the Paranormal Activity film series .. The film centers on a young couple , Katie -LRB- Katie Featherston -RRB- and Micah Sloat , who plays a fictionalized version of himself ; they are haunted by a supernatural presence in their home .. Katie Featherston. Katie Featherston. Micah Sloat. Micah Sloat. It is presented in the style of `` found footage '' , from cameras set up by the couple in an attempt to document what is haunting them .. found footage. Found footage ( pseudo-documentary ). The film sets up found footage conventions that will be mirror in numerous films to follow .. found footage. Found footage ( pseudo-documentary ). Originally developed as an independent feature and given film festival screenings in 2007 , the film was acquired by Paramount Pictures and modified , particularly with a new ending .. Paramount Pictures. Paramount Pictures. independent feature. Independent film. It was given a limited U.S. release on September 25 , 2009 , and then a nationwide release on October 16 , 2009 .. The film earned nearly $ 108 million at the U.S. box office and a further $ 85 million internationally for a worldwide total of $ 193 million .. Paramount / DreamWorks acquired the U.S. rights for $ 350,000 .. It is the most profitable film ever made , based on return on investment , although such figures are difficult to verify independently as this is likely to exclude marketing costs .. return on investment. return on investment. A parallel sequel , Paranormal Activity 2 , was released on October 22 , 2010 .. Paranormal Activity 2. Paranormal Activity 2. sequel. sequel. The success of the first two films would spawn additional films in the series  : the prequel Paranormal Activity 3 , released on October 21 , 2011 , and sequel to the second installment , Paranormal Activity 4 , released on October 19 , 2012 , a spin-off titled Paranormal Activity  : The Marked Ones released on January 3 , 2014 and Paranormal Activity  : The Ghost Dimension released on October 23 , 2015 .. sequel. sequel. prequel. prequel. Paranormal Activity 3. Paranormal Activity 3. Paranormal Activity 4. Paranormal Activity 4. spin-off. Spin-off ( media )