Paranormal Adoption
Paranormal Adoption

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Paranormal Adoption

2012
Movie
80 min
English

A couple loses their only child in an accident and subsequently unknowingly adopts an innocent looking little girl with paranormal powers that she uses to fulfill her twisted desires.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: David S. SterlingGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

This mockumentary follows a struggling couple who decide to adopt a child, only to discover that their new son has an unusually strong connection to the paranormal. As strange occurrences escalate, they must confront the possibility that their child may be possessed or influenced by something otherworldly.

Critical Reception

Paranormal Adoption was an independent film that garnered a cult following for its blend of horror and dark comedy. While not widely reviewed by major critics, it was noted for its low-budget ingenuity and its ability to generate scares and laughs simultaneously.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective low-budget scares and comedic timing.

  • Appreciated for its unique premise of a haunted child in an adoption scenario.

  • Some found the mockumentary style less impactful than other entries in the genre.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely limited to niche horror and comedy fan communities, with many appreciating its unconventional approach to found-footage horror.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on a very limited budget, relying on practical effects and the cast's improvisational skills to create its unsettling atmosphere.

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