6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Paranormal Activity (2007)
Paranormal Activity (2007)
Overview
After a young, middle-class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic but is certainly the most active in the middle of the night.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
After a young, middle-class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic but is certainly the most active in the middle of the night.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around supernatural horror and the breakdown of domestic safety, themes that are inherently apolitical and do not promote or critique any specific political ideology. The narrative focuses on universal fears and the protagonists' inability to find a solution, rather than championing any particular political viewpoint.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast without explicit diversity initiatives. Its narrative focuses on supernatural horror, offering no critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit engagement with diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity, specifically through the recommended intervention of a Catholic priest, as the legitimate and necessary defense against demonic possession. The narrative implicitly affirms the power and efficacy of religious authority in combating supernatural evil, with the tragic outcome stemming from the characters' inability to secure this help in time.
Paranormal Activity does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on a heterosexual couple's struggle with a supernatural presence, resulting in no depiction of queer identity within the film's plot or character arcs.
Paranormal Activity does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's narrative is solely centered on a heterosexual couple's encounter with a supernatural entity, therefore, no portrayal analysis is applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Paranormal Activity (2007) is an original film that introduces new characters and an original storyline. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, history, or previous installments whose gender could have been altered.
Paranormal Activity (2007) features original characters created for the film, Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment from which their race could have been established differently. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.0
Critic Ratings
8.2
6.8
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