Paranormal Incident (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, Paranormal Incident is a horror and science fiction film directed by Matthew Bolton, running about 82 minutes. “Somethings don't want to be found” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The infamous Odenbrook Sanitarium closed after a mass suicide occurred within its walls. Sixty years later, six college students armed with cameras and recording equipment venture into the asylum to prove the existence of the paranormal. Thrills turn into nightmares as members of the group go missing without a sound, cell phones mysteriously vanish, corridors turn into mazes, walls appear where doors once stood, flashlights fail and something or someone begins toying with the group. Days later, when five of the six friends turn up missing, the lone survivor must go through the recovered footage in order to clear his name and find out what happened to his friends

Who’s in it. Paranormal Incident stars Amanda Barton as Rebecca, Thomas Downey as Agent Watts, Katrina Kemp as Female Mental Patient and Oliver Rayon as John, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Paranormal Incident has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paranormal Incident page.

If you liked it. Fans of Paranormal Incident tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.