ParaNorman movie
What is “normal?”
Norman Babcock is far from being considered as such. As a resident of a quaint New England town, this 11-year-old boy is the lonesome, misunderstood type. Everyone has him pinned as a freak because he claims that he can communicate the dead. Of course, talking with the dead doesn’t go over well with the living – but can he?
ParaNorman, a 3D stop-motion comedy thriller directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell, is about the fear of the unknown and how society reacts in order to deal with it. We are introduced to a typical middle school boy, Norman (voiced by Kodi Smit-McPhee), that has a liking for monster movies, but soon learn that his hobby goes far beyond the screen. He has a sixth sense (pun intended) that allows him to see and speak with ghosts. As much as he craves solitude, he does not hide his ability. Regardless of what others may think, he speaks of it with such openness as only a child can.
Blithe Hollow is a quaint town that celebrates its history but no longer believes in witches and zombies. To the shock of the residents, it’s the 300th anniversary of the town’s very own Puritan witch trial that sets the stage for a supernatural showdown complete with a very vengeful, former-resident witch. Can Norman, our unintentionally gothic hero, take on the ghouls and grown-ups in order to save the townspeople from a centuries-old curse? Or will his paranormal activities be pushed to their otherworldly limits?
Not only is ParaNorman a humorous and family-friendly take on horror movies with a well-timed “zombie apocalypse” theme but it’s just as entertaining for Mom and Dad as it is for the kids!
The all-star cast includes:
Kodi Smit-McPhee as, the one and only, Norman Babcock, Casey Affleck, Anna Kendrick, John Goodman , Leslie Mann, Jeff Garlin, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Elaine Strich, Tempestt Bledsoe, Bernard Hill, Alex Borstein, and Tucker Albrizzi.
ParaNorman was directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell, and produced by Arianne Sutner and Travis Knight.
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Cynthia R
My kids and I want to see it. The zombie promos for ParaNorman make me laugh…reminds me of NIghtmare Before Christmas.
Patricia Wojnar Crowley
I really want to see this movie! It looks like the perfect family film!!
staci wells mefford
yes looks totally cute my son would love it
Shannon Hamner
I plan on taking all 3 of my boys to see it! It is all they talk about!
Rachel s
we want to see it, my daughter loved Coraline, and since it’s the same studio I’m sure it’ll be great!
Theresa J
I think that my son would love to watch this movie. It looks like it will be really funny
D Schmidt
I do plan on seeing it with my sons but probably not until the dvd!
Kathy Hemsworth
We saw Paranorman and it was great!
Maxine Rose
Yes, I plan on taking my 3 kids. It looks really good!!!
Liberty Boblett
I cannot wait to see this movie! My kids are excited as well! They love anything to do w/the “paranormal”…haha, thanks to my husband and his ghost hunting tv shows!
MAMOTTS
plan on seeing
Renee G
We’ll probably wait to see it on dvd.
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Shane R.
I’m really excited to see the movie.
tawnya mccormack
i loved coraline and i think this one would be very cute too i will deff be seeing this movie
deb c
We do want to go and see this.
Sandy VanHoey
I don’t want to see it but my grandson does
Shilo Beedy
My kids and I want to see it because they love ghost type stuff
Marti Parks
I want to see it because I think it will be funny.
debbie
I will see it, I love zombies.
Jackie
I’d like to see it with my daughters. Looks like a fun movie.
Thank you!
Michelle R.
We are planning on seeing this in the theater.
Shawna
It looks like a good movie, so we will plan on seeing it, but maybe wait until it is out to rent on DVD. We don’t get out to the movies ever.
Mindy S
Yes, I’ll see this with my kids. They’ve seen the previews this summer and have mentioned that they want to see it. I’m not sure what to think about it yet.
Danielle Pontow
Family is really excited about seeing
Marie
My son very much wants to see it!
Diana Stanhope
I am planning on seeing it because my family really loves this type of movie and I am a horror fan, which makes these kinds of kids movies extra fun for me.
Carol L
My grandsons will want to see this. Thanks for the chance. Can’t find your RSS Feed link ?
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Jennifer
we are totally gonna see this! It looks awesome!
KJ Skib
I do want to see i on dvd- don’t make it to the movies very often. I love paranormal and ghost stories.
Tina B
We do plan on seeing Paranorman, my son can’t wait! I watched a making-of clip and was fascinated by how the made a bazillion molds of each facial expression. So much work involved!
ashleigh walls
We like scary stuff in our house and this is a great way to introduce our son to scary things but show him they don’t always have to be horrifying.
jennifer kimberly
Can’t Wait .. My daughter has wanted to see this since the first preview!
Tabitha Pyle
I want to see it b/c it looks cute.
Valerie Taylor Mabrey
think it looks so fun
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Katherine Isvak
My daughter is so excited to see this morning and frankly so am I. We are going to love this movie!!!
G K
I love animated movies, and this one has the added bonus of a scary twist.
Stephanie Grant
We do plan on going to see this moive hopefully this coming weekend to celebrate back to school :)! I want to see it because I’m a huge fan of stop animation and of all things weird and paranormal!
Allee DeFronzo
I saw ParaNorman this weekend and I really enjoyed it! The animation is really well done and I loved all the characters! I definitely want to see ParaNorman again!!
Ronald O.
Yes, I am planning on seeing Paranorman with my family. 🙂
dan williams
twitted this today, 20/8
Daniel M
yep planning on seeing it
bn100
I want to see it because it looks like a fun movie.
Michelle S.
I will probably see it when it comes out on pay per view, we hardly ever go to the theater for movies
Lanie K.
I definitely plan to see it. I saw the extended preview in the theatre and it looks super cute. I love anything paranormal to begin with, so this is perfect.
Kristi C
My son is wanting me to take him to see this movie.
Melanie
I went and saw the movie tonight! (well technically last night) It was cute and funny! The moment you see Normans slippers in the movie I gasped and said “I want those!!!”
mariana
ive been trying to search for those slippers everywhere, i want to wear them when i go see paranorman
kelly g
we will rent it
melina r
I did see the movie, it was great
tracey byram
We are going to see Paranorman next weekend.
Antoinette Galindo
‘I first heard about ParaNorman when I visited C2E2 in Chicago just this year. The second I saw the costumed characters of ‘Norman’ and some of the Undead Zombies, I instantly knew the creators from Laika were the ones promoting the film. I took a photo with the characters, got a cool ParaNorman bumper sticker and poster, and from that point, I began keeping track on all the updates on the movie. I followed ParaNorman on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Anything just to let me see the magic behind the making of the movie. Soon enough, it was finally the release date of the movie, and I saw it the same day at the local movie theater! As I had expected, the movie did not disappoint. From the unique non-stop animation, the engaging and funny storyline, and Norman’s awesome hair style, I was immersed. The beautiful colors and edgy look given to the characters and environments were top notch! Each character easily represented someone or some people we have or still do, deal with in our lives. They all seemed so real. That’s what I love about Laika’s awesome creations. They did a brilliant job on Coraline, and an even better job with ParaNorman. Last, but not least… THE SOUNDTRACK. It was BEAUTIFUL! I didn’t so much as enjoy it the first time seeing the movie, but the second time was just plain awesome. Animation is a big part of my life, so of course I’ve already seen the movie two times, and I suggest any of you to go out and see it as many times as possible. This movie was totally worth it. Out of five stars I would give ParaNorman a zombifying… 4 1/2 stars!
Caitlin Robson
I’ve seen this movie twice now! Absolutely loved it great for Adults and Kids alike!
Lori S
My son really wants to see this movie.
thanks!
Phoenix
Haven’t seen it yet, but the previews look very fun.
Stephanie Brown Eversole
The whole family wants to see it! My nine-year-old LOVES spooky stuff.
Jeffrey
I plan on taking my two boys ASAP.
amy williams
I want to see it because it looks like a good movie and my sons want to see it so bad.
Kim C
yes i plan on seeing this movie, i love all animated films, and this one looks really good!
Jamie
I saw Paranorman this past weekend and I absolutely adored it! All the characters were unique and charming with quirky little twists on the standard archetypes; and the animation was, of course, a stunning feast for the eyes. I plan on seeing it again in 3D for the full effect!
Maggie Ann True Armstrong
We’re going to see it!
Jio
LOVED THIS MOVIE!
Tricia Langley
I wanted to see Paranorman because I love stop motion films and I really love zombies. Paranorman turned out to be way more than I expected with themes in the film for children and adults.
Janice Crespo
This is on our wish list to see 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
ivy arrington
Im taking my kids this weekend to see it looks so cute and we love zombies lol
ben
looks great saw it last night awesome had to go my dads name is norman lol
Angela s
Yes we will see it bc it looks like a lot of fun!
Sam
Already seen ParaNorman, and absolutely love it! Can’t wait for everyone and their kids to see it — I know I’ll be dragging one princess-loving child and another Hulk enthusiast, hopefully this weekend. 🙂 Adults, you will love sitting through this one; LAIKA is not making a “kid’s movie” here.
shawanda collins
Yes I plan on seeing it because i notice a lot of my friends have taken their kids to see it and loved it and I’ve also seen people talk on and on about the movie on twitter I have to see it its a misson so i can join in on the talk about it my friend also said it was so good she is gonna go see it for the 2nd time with her son again .
Steph
I cant wait to see it, I love stop motion animation and the trailer looks great.
Fawn H
Yes we plan on seeing it. I think the previews are great!
cena
i just saw the movie! it was amazing!!
Michelle C
Yes, my two little ones are asking to see it. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Teh Doll
I want to see it I love spooky stuff!
Mikey busch
I’ve already seen it opening night! It was amazing just due to the fact it was made by LAIKA! Fantastic soundtrack to smooth animation, even after Coraline is the new best film!
jeannine s
We plan on taking my son to see it next weekend.
Christine
My kids and I want to see it.
Thanks for the chance!
Misty Smith
I would like to see it in the theater but I have to wait for it on DVD. But I love to watch all things spooky.
Tabatha C
We will definately be seeing this movie. We love Zombies and the paranormal so this is perfect
Kate McAtee
My husband and I just took our son to see ParaNorman, for the first time, this evening. We were expecting to like it but I was pleasantly surprised after seeing the film! Such an inspiring message, beautiful imagery and lots of laughs along the way! Neil was definitely one of our favorite characters! I couldn’t wait to see what everyone else was saying about the movie and was lucky enough to stumble upon your fantastic website!
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Audra Weathers
I’ll probably wait for it to come out on DVD, since my daughter is only three. I do think she’ll love it though once she’s a bit older.
Terra Heck
I plan on watching it with my kids when it comes out on DVD. Thanks.
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casper
this is one of the best movies i have seen in a long time! hope they make a game for it & cant wait till it comes out on dvd.
if you have not seen it you really should.
much much much better then coraline & …i hate to say it but i like it more then nightmare before christmas.
Charlene S
Yes, my daughter wants to see it.
Jessica Remling
So excited about this movie cant wait to see it again!
Tabathia B
I plan on watching this movie with my kids because it looks like a great comedy
casper
if you haven’ seen it yet what are you waitting for ?
grate movie & i hope i win this prize pack
Christine W
Yes because my son really wants to see it
casper
ParaNorman Prize Pack Giveaway
🙂 (nor)man i hope i win this
Heidi V.
I love animation even as an adult I want to see this cause it looks like a fun movie.
Jenna
can’t wait to see it
Lindsay
I already saw it and we loved it! My family and I made a movie date (weeks in advance) for the day it was released, and we all thought it was greatness!
tracy p.
My husband and daughter have already seen Paranorman….I will probably wait until the Dvd release since they went without me.
Patrice J
JUST WANT TO ENJOY IT WITH MY KIDS
laura ari
I’d love to see it!
Mikey
I wonder what they’ll think of next…
Rae Higgins
We are very much looking forward to seeing this movie!
Raina Delrio
I want to see ParaNorman because we loved Coraline and this looks just as awesome!!!
Erica Best
no but my nephew want to see it
Devona Fryer
I’m definitely going to see it! My kids want to see it too!
Pam B.
My girls will definitely insist on seeing ParaNorman
casper
im counting down the days till this contest ends ahhhhhhhh i want to win this soooooooo bad.
casper
..stairing at contest…waiting…drooling
Austin Baroudi
I plan on seeing ParaNorman because my daughter wants to see it very badly!!!
Dawn Sterner
My daughter wants to see this movie so bad & I think I would really enjoy it too!
Heather R
My daughter said she would like to go see this movie so we are planning on going to the theaters
Ashley turicik
I would love to see this movie. It’s my kind of movie. It looks so awesome
Nancie H
I am planning on seeing this movie with my granddaughter…she is so excited about it!
Hannah MarksP
Just saw Paranorman yesterday! What a great movie. I particularly liked how Norman decorated his room–everything from the nightlight to the wallpaper was themed. Wish my room was that cool growing up!
casper
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this movie gets 2 zombie thumbs up.
Ellen Levickis
I want to see it because all the new animated movies are great