7 films, ranked S to F

Paranormal Activity Movies Ranked: Tier List

The found-footage hauntings that began in 2007 now number 7 Paranormal Activity films; our ranking starts with Paranormal Activity, Paranormal Activity 2 and Paranormal Activity 3.

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HorroRated’s Paranormal Activity tier list

Each film’s tier is its HorroRated verdict, from Legendary (S) to Skip It (F). Films that share a tier are listed in release order. Tap a poster for the full review.

B tier: Recommended

C tier: Worth a Look

D tier: If You're Curious

Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones2014

The watch-order guide: Paranormal Activity Movies in Order

Make your own Paranormal Activity tier list

Tap a poster, then a tier in the bar at the bottom of the screen. The next film comes up on its own. On a computer you can also drag posters. Your list saves on this device.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Paranormal Activity Tier List

What is the best Paranormal Activity movie?

HorroRated rates 3 of the films Recommended, putting Paranormal Activity, Paranormal Activity 2 and Paranormal Activity 3 together in B tier.

What is the worst Paranormal Activity movie?

Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones sits lowest, in D tier, with a If You're Curious verdict from HorroRated.

How many Paranormal Activity movies are there?

There are 7 Paranormal Activity films. By story year they run 3, 2, the 2007 original, 4, The Marked Ones and The Ghost Dimension, with Next of Kin as a separate 2021 restart. Our Paranormal Activity Movies in Order guide lists them in story and release order.

How does HorroRated rank the Paranormal Activity movies?

Each film’s tier is its HorroRated verdict: Legendary is S, Highly Recommended is A, Recommended is B, Worth a Look is C, If You’re Curious is D and Skip It is F. Films in the same tier are listed in release order.

Can I make my own Paranormal Activity tier list?

Yes. The tier list maker on this page lets you place all 7 films from S to F, starting blank or from HorroRated’s tiers. Your list saves on your device, and you can share it as a picture or a link.