
In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock is a boy who can speak to the dead, but no one besides his eccentric new friend, Neil, believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's estranged eccentric uncle tells him of an important annual ritual he must take up to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch it condemned centuries ago. Eventually, Norman decides to cooperate, but things don't go according to plan. Now, a magic storm of the witch threatens Blithe Hollow as th... (Full plot summary below)
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In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock is a boy who can speak to the dead, but no one besides his eccentric new friend, Neil, believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's estranged eccentric uncle tells him of an important annual ritual he must take up to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch it condemned centuries ago. Eventually, Norman decides to cooperate, but things don't go according to plan. Now, a magic storm of the witch threatens Blithe Hollow as the accursed dead rise. Together with unexpected new companions, Norman struggles to save his town, only to discover the horrific truth of the curse. With that insight, Norman must resolve the crisis for good as only he can.
Leave your thoughts about ParaNorman.
| The PlaylistDrew TaylorParaNorman is a micro-sized masterpiece that wears its heart (and its half-eaten brains) on its sleeve. |
| Killer Movie ReviewsAndrea Chase[T]he animation is divine. Highly detailed, purposefully designed, imaginatively executed, it is more vivid that reality itself, delighting in imperfections and sight-gags while also attaining heights of pure terror and from the most unexpected sources |
| Aisle SeatMike McGranaghanA thoroughly delightful movie that will entertain kids and adult horror buffs alike. |
| Examiner.comChris Sawin"ParaNorman" is brilliantly animated with an amazing cast and clever writing. It's the animated film horror fans have been waiting for and the one "Frankenweenie" is probably aiming to be. |
| Cleveland Plain DealerClint O'ConnorVisually vibrant animation and terrific use of 3-D. |
| Q Network Film DeskJames Kendrickbalances visual wit and genre reification with genuine pathos and generous humor |
| Film.comAmanda Mae Meyncke"ParaNorman" took a huge risk on a scarier concept, and it paid off enormously. |
| Observer (UK)Philip FrenchKids will be very frightened and then end up sympathetic to zombies. |
| Urban CinefileLouise KellerBristling with energy, here's a delectable 3D film that's inventive, funny, devilishly ghoulish, loaded with splendid effects and a heartfelt story at its core |
| MovieCrypt.comKevin A. RansonA smart, contemporary monster movie that doesn't talk down to its young or adult audience. |