Is Paranormal Activity 2 scary?

Yes, properly. Paranormal Activity 2 is the real thing without being an endurance test.

What is Paranormal Activity 2 rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated R, and it earns it: real scares, lots of jump scares and some strong language. Not one for kids.

Paranormal Activity 2 (2010)

Film · 1h 31m · Rated R

Horror, Mystery

A demonic presence terrorizes a family, turning their new beginning into a gritty, inescapable nightmare.

Suspenseful and tense. A full-attention watch that takes its time. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Paramount+, Peacock and Starz.

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Paranormal Activity 2 parents guide

What we could confirm fits an R: real scares and lots of jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Lots; Jump scares are a main device.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Paranormal Activity 2 scary?: Yes, properly. Paranormal Activity 2 is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Paranormal Activity 2?: Light gore and some violence.
What is Paranormal Activity 2 rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated R, and it earns it: real scares, lots of jump scares and some strong language. Not one for kids.

What is Paranormal Activity 2 about?

Just as Daniel and Kristi welcome a newborn baby into their home, a demonic presence begins terrorizing them, tearing apart their perfect world and turning it into an inescapable nightmare.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.