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ParaNorman

"It's all fun and games until someone raises the dead."

2012-08-03 Family 1hr 30m

In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's eccentric uncle tells him of a ritual he must perform to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch centuries ago.

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Storyline

In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's eccentric uncle tells him of a ritual he must perform to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch centuries ago.

  • Released
    2012-08-03
  • Revenue
    $107,139,399
  • Budget
    $60,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 30m
  • Genre
    Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7
  • Production
    Laika

Crew

Sam Fell
Director
Chris Butler
Screenplay
Travis Knight
Producer
Keywords:
medium jock stop motion curse zombie ghost communicating with the dead aftercreditsstinger witch trial child witch empathy strange giac quan

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Cast

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Kodi Smit-McPhee
Norman Babcock (voice)
Tucker Albrizzi

Tucker Albrizzi
Neil Downe (voice)
Jodelle Ferland

Jodelle Ferland
Aggie Prenderghast (voice)
Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick
Courtney Babcock (voice)
Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck
Mitch Downe (voice)
Leslie Mann

Leslie Mann
Sandra Babcock (voice)
Jeff Garlin

Jeff Garlin
Perry Babcock (voice)
Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Alvin (voice)
John Goodman

John Goodman
Mr. Prenderghast (voice)
Elaine Stritch

Elaine Stritch
Grandma Babcock (voice)
Bernard Hill

Bernard Hill
Judge Hopkins (voice)
Alex Borstein

Alex Borstein
Mrs. Henscher (voice)
Tempestt Bledsoe

Tempestt Bledsoe
Sheriff Hooper (voice)
Jeremy Shada

Jeremy Shada
Pug (voice)
Scott Menville

Scott Menville
Deputy Dwayne, Rapper G (voice)
Hannah Noyes

Hannah Noyes
Salma (voice)
Emily Hahn

Emily Hahn
Sweet Girl (voice)
Nicholas Guest

Nicholas Guest
Hippie Ghost / Mobster Ghost (voice)
Ariel Winter

Ariel Winter
Blithe Hollow Kid (voice)
Alicia Lagano

Alicia Lagano
Female Tourist (voice)
Denise Faye

Denise Faye
Blithe Hollow Townsperson (voice)
Cam Clarke

Cam Clarke
Townspeople (voice)
Lara Cody

Lara Cody
Townspeople (voice)
Jacob Bertrand

Jacob Bertrand
Blithe Hollow Townperson (voice)
Ashley Lambert

Ashley Lambert
Blithe Hollow Townperson (voice)

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for ParaNorman
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A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2014-04-26

Mom, tell the Zombie to stop saying stuff about me! The medium of animated films has really gone through the roof in the last 20 years. T... read more

Mom, tell the Zombie to stop saying stuff about me! The medium of animated films has really gone through the roof in the last 20 years. There was a time when Disney was the only reliable source for such colourful frolics. Now we are blessed with a whole raft of film makers creating their own animated films born out by their personal visions. One of the benefits of this "branching out" has been the rise in the animated horror comedy, right up there with the best of them in recent times is ParaNorman. Norman Babcock is considered to be the weird kid in town, you see he claims to see ghosts. Little do the residents of this New England haven know it, but they will soon need Norman to break a centuries old witches curse or they are all doomed! Picture unfolds in a delightfully quirky nature, with the makers showing great love and respect to both the genres it appertains to. As with the best animated films, ParaNorman manages to be an all encompassing family friendly production. The chilly thrills are the right side of child friendly, the animation craft superb, while the humour is smart and the Gothic atmosphere surrounding the tale is pitch perfect. It all builds nicely to a bona fide thrilling finale, where the visual spectacle sits comfortably with the emotional beats of the film. Lovely, intelligent and spooky into the bargain. 8/10

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A Review by Kamurai 7

Written by Kamurai on 2020-10-23

Really good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This is surprisingly dark, and underrated. While the animated characters are al... read more

Really good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This is surprisingly dark, and underrated. While the animated characters are almost grosteque in their stylization, it serves fairly well when it comes to the undead. It also pushes the boundaries of it being a "kid's" movie or an "adult's" movie in it's content. So this is probably a movie for "older younger" audiences. Not only is this a great concept, effect execution, and story, the characters that do pop, really do. I honestly could have done without a few of them, but most of the important characters work for what they need to do. There is a much appreciated "twist" that examples some self-aware story telling that comes with the tropes typically involved with "I see dead people" stories. Its really rather refreshing without removing the idea that burning witches at the stake was an atrocity in history. The story is touching and charming and just requires an open mind, which is part of the message of the story.

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-11-21

His parents think he's a bit bonkers, but "Norman" swears that he can communicate with his deceased grandmother (especially when she wants t... read more

His parents think he's a bit bonkers, but "Norman" swears that he can communicate with his deceased grandmother (especially when she wants the central heating turned up!). When his uncle tells him that his unique skills might help with a ritual that could spare their sleepy town from a curse, he agrees to help - but oops! Next thing, the place is awash with zombies and it falls to "Norman" to figure out just what originally caused the curse and to find a way - together with his popular sister and his new found, and rather unlikely, friends - to annul it before it is too late! This is a fun family adventure with some strong characterisations (including the really enthusiastic voice talent of Kodi Smit-McPhee in the title role) and some superbly detailed stop motion animation. The writing is frequently quite pithy with plenty for the grown ups to smile at, and think about, as the story progresses. Though hardly original - the story itself has everything from "Salem's Lot" (1979) to "Hocus Pocus" (1993) running through it - it's still an enjoyable watch that lends itself well to a big screen to better appreciate the colourful vivacity of the creative artistry and lively Jon Brian score. Sure, their heads are bigger than the rest of their bodes combined, but the facial expressions are what makes this and I rather liked this film.

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A Review by John Chard

Mom, tell the Zombie to stop saying stuff about me! The medium of animated films has really gone through the roof in the last 20 years. There was a time when Disney was the only reliable source for such colourful frolics. Now we are bles...

reviewer avatar

A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2014-04-26

Mom, tell the Zombie to stop saying stuff about me! The medium of animated films has really gone through the roof in the last 20 years. There was a time when Disney was the only reliable source for...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Kamurai 7

Written by Kamurai on 2020-10-23

Really good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This is surprisingly dark, and underrated. While the animated characters are almost grosteque in their stylization, it serves fairly well w...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-11-21

His parents think he's a bit bonkers, but "Norman" swears that he can communicate with his deceased grandmother (especially when she wants the central heating turned up!). When his uncle tells him tha...

read more