Movies like Paranormal Activity

A pioneer of the found-footage genre, The Blair Witch Project immerses audiences in a documentary-style horror that rivals Paranormal Activity for its realism and creep factor. Fans of the unsettling, slow-burn terror of Paranormal Activity will appreciate the similar approach to storytelling and the palpable tension that The Blair Witch Project delivers.

The Conjuring pulls viewers into a world of paranormal investigation, akin to Paranormal Activity's engagement with the supernatural. With expert pacing and a strong emotional core, this film provides a similar mix of suspense and sudden scares that fans of the original Paranormal Activity will find both familiar and thrilling.

Sinister delves into a writer's discovery of a box of disturbing home movies, blending the investigative intrigue of Paranormal Activity with its own brand of nightmarish horror. Its gripping story and intense scares will captivate those who are drawn to the mix of found footage and supernatural terror.

Taking the found-footage format to a monstrous scale, Cloverfield delivers an intense, first-person perspective of a catastrophic event that will grip Paranormal Activity enthusiasts. The movie's chaotic and desperate atmosphere coupled with its realistic portrayal of terror offers a familiar yet distinct flavor of fear.

Insidious offers a haunting experience with a gripping narrative that delves into a dark, supernatural realm. Sharing the same producer as Paranormal Activity, this film, punctuated by jump scares and a chilling atmosphere, will resonate with those who enjoy a storyline where ordinary families encounter extraordinary, ghostly phenomena.

The Last Exorcism presents a faux-documentary style that fans of Paranormal Activity's realistic aesthetic will find appealing. As an unsettling tale of possession unfolds, the film's convincing performances and eerie scenes echo the tension and unexpected shocks in Paranormal Activity.