'Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin': 5 things you need to know about the horror film

The seventh film in the Paranormal franchise sees a worried daughter trying to dig into her mother's past and the cause of her disappearing
Emily Bader in 'Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin' (IMDb)
Emily Bader in 'Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin' (IMDb)

'Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin' is an upcoming American-found footage film of the supernatural horror genre, and is the 7th successful installment of the Paranormal Activity series.

Having said that, 'Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension' was planned to be the final installment in the original series, but Paramount Pictures announced in June of 2019 that a seventh part was being worked on, by both producer Jason Blum, and creator of the famous franchise, Oren Peli.  Christopher Landon, the writer, was put in charge of the script, at the beginning of 2020, while William Eubank was announced as the film's director in February of 2021. 

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When does 'Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin' release and where can you watch it?

'Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin' is scheduled to release on October 29, 2021, on Paramount+.

What is 'Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin' all about?

The film follows a young woman trying to unravel the reality about her mother's sudden disappearance years ago until she discovers a terrifying truth about her mother's past. 

Who stars in the Paramount+ movie? 

Tom Nowicki

Tom Nowicki worked in the wrestling industry (between 1983 to 1986), much before shifting his career into acting. Nowicki is an alumnus of Yale University in 1979 and also received dramatic training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, in 1987. All in all, Nowicki has made appearances in over 50 films and series, mostly playing supporting roles.  He is well known for his roles in 'Passenger 57', 'The Punisher', and 'The Fighters'. Today, Nowicki is a member of the Actors' Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild. 

Tom Nowicki (IMDb)

Other cast details 

The rest of the cast includes Emily Bader, Roland Buck III, Dan Lippert, and Henry Ayres-Brown.

Showrunners 

The movie is directed by William Eubank, written by Christopher Landon, and produced by Jason Blum and Oren Peli.

Trailer 



 

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