The movie “Paranormal” came out in 2009. It’s a horror and drama film that tells the story of acclaimed novelist Greg Evans who experiences a severe case of writer’s block and delves into a world he wasn’t ready for. The movie was filmed in North Carolina and features actors like John Rutland, Maureen MacDonald, and Nick Errato among others.
Where it Filmed?
“Paranormal” was filmed in two primary locations within North Carolina, USA – Apex and Holly Springs. The shooting of the film happened from February 14, 2009, until July 24, 2009. This dramatic horror movie was brought to life in these quiet North Carolina towns.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| John Rutland | Greg Evans |
| Maureen MacDonald | Karen |
| Nick Errato | Chris |
| Daniel Gray | Doug |
| Addy Miller | Megan Evans |
| Patrick Downey | Reverend Cobb |
| Regina McKenzie | Brooke Evans |
| Andrew Tilley | Dave |
| Robert Crayton | Demon |
| Jessy Hannah | Roger |
| Rachel Holt | Riley |
| Christopher Houldsworth | Pizza Delivery Guy |
| Laurie Kimsey | Caraline |
| Lacey | Jane |
| Rusty Martin | Marty |
| Zach McClelland | 4th Ouija Guy |
| Cheryl McConnell | Hospital Administrator |
| Rylan Miller | Janice’s Baby |
| Vinc Mills | Driver – PII Camera Operator – PII Boom operator – Church Goer |
| Clay Naylor | Brian |
| Lacey Rudolph | Janice |
| Kate Sanford | Greg’s Mom |
| Stephen Schaefer | Ryan Evans |
| Dawn Swartz | Mrs. Tapaldos |
Trivia and Facts
- Matt Mitchell was the director for the film. The screenplay was handled by April Kruger, Tiaan Kruger, and Amy Mitchell.
- The movie is an ample 1 hour and 38 minutes long, packed with drama and horror elements.
- The main ghost hunting investigation scene was filmed in an abandoned hospital in Central North Carolina. Some of the actors were reportedly so terrified by sounds in the hospital during the night that they decided to leave, returning home before coming back the next morning for filming.
- John Rutland played the primary character, Greg Evans.
- One of the taglines for the movie was “The TRUTH will EXPOSE the darkness”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Apex, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.732652
- Longitude: -78.85028559999999
- Place ID: ChIJ0YCSwaOSrIkRFYDiF36BzYU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Apex, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Holly Springs, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.6512655
- Longitude: -78.8336218
- Place ID: ChIJjyA8ID71rIkRQKqXRRhUn18
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Holly Springs, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
