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ParaNorman
It's all fun and games until someone raises the dead.
Rating
4.0 (2)
Release Date
8/3/2012Runtime
93 minsOverview
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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A darkly charming stop-motion adventure that blends spooky supernatural hijinks with genuine heart, proving that kindness and understanding can break even the oldest curses. It's funny and eerie in equal measure, never talking down to kids while sneaking in surprisingly thoughtful messages about belonging.
Mood
WhimsicalUnsettlingHopefulPlayful
Themes
IsolationComing of ageRedemption
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Brisk
Look
Stop-motionStylized genre
Structure
Linear
Heads up
Graphic violence
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Norman Babcock (voice)
Tucker Albrizzi
Neil Downe (voice)
Jodelle Ferland
Aggie Prenderghast (voice)
Anna Kendrick
Courtney Babcock (voice)
Casey Affleck
Mitch Downe (voice)
Leslie Mann
Sandra Babcock (voice)
Jeff Garlin
Perry Babcock (voice)
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Alvin (voice)
John Goodman
Mr. Prenderghast (voice)
Elaine Stritch
Grandma Babcock (voice)
Bernard Hill
Judge Hopkins (voice)
Alex Borstein
Mrs. Henscher (voice)
Reviews
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