Trivia for Actividad paranormal (2007) More at IMDbPro
Paranormal Activity (original title)
The original ending was changed at the suggestion of Steven Spielberg.
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The book Micah consults is a 1971 trade paperback from Dover Publications titled "Picture Book of Devils, Demons and Witchcraft", by Ernst and Johanna Lehner.
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Although released by Paramount, this film is unique in that the studio's logo does not appear, nor do credits, except for one establishing copyright.
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Filmed for USD$15,000 and grossed USD$9.1 million in its first week in the US, breaking the record of highest-grossing weekend ever for a movie playing at less than 200 theaters.
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The entire movie was filmed in Oren Peli's own home.
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Oren Peli got the idea for the movie from a personal experience. Late at night he was sleeping and a box of detergent fell off the shelf. The box was pushed too far back for it to just tilt and fall.
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On October 25, 2009, Paramount Pictures announced plans for a sequel.
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Paramount Studios utilized paranormal researcher, Christopher Chacon, who is recognized as one of the world's foremost experts on paranormal phenomena, to promote and publicize the film. Chacon also works in the entertainment industry as a writer, director and producer.
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Shown as a "Surprise and Mystery Film" during the 23rd Leeds International Film Festival's "Day of the Dead III" horror film marathon (7th November 2009).
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Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat were reportedly paid just US$500 each for their performances. But due to the success of the film, the director, Katie and Micah are now renegotiating the amount.
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Filming was completed in 10 days.
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Oren Peli intended to make the film for around $10,000 but the final budget ended up being between $11,000 and $15,000.
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Oren Peli spent a year redecorating his house prior to filming; the walls were originally stark white in every room and there was no railing to the staircase.
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The actors weren't given scripts but were given guidelines on how to behave or what to discuss in their scenes.
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Out of the eight people hired to star in the movie, only five cast members remain in the theatrical release.
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Dreamworks wanted to remake the movie with a bigger budget and better known actors rather than release the film as it was and use the original as a DVD extra.
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Paramount bought the domestic rights for the film and sequels for $300,000.
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Oren Peli's directorial debut.
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