Paranormal Effect (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2010, Paranormal Effect is a horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Ryuichi Asano, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Visiting her native Japan with her American boyfriend Darren, Reiko is disappointed to see him spend most of his time filming local stereotypes. Already upset, Reiko draws the line when Darren walks into a forbidden cave, which, according to local beliefs, enshrines Shinto gods since the dawn of time. From then, Reiko and Darren start witnessing strange things happening around them, some of which they manage to catch on camera. Will they have time to understand what is upon them before it is too late?
Who’s in it. Paranormal Effect stars Sayaka Kunii as Sayaka, Darren McIntyre as Darren, Mirei Yamagata as Reiko and Wani Yoshimoto as The Priest.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Paranormal Effect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paranormal Effect page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paranormal Effect tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paranormal Effect (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paranormal Effect change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Paranormal Effect worth watching?
- Paranormal Effect holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paranormal Effect?
- Paranormal Effect stars Sayaka Kunii, Darren McIntyre, Mirei Yamagata and Wani Yoshimoto.
- When was Paranormal Effect released?
- Paranormal Effect was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.