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ParaNorman
ParaNorman (2012) — adventure, animation, comedy film. Directed by Chris Butler, Sam Fell. Starring Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tucker Albrizzi, Anna Kendrick, Casey Affleck. This page maps 4 characters and 5 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 7.1/10 from 2,868 votes.
Interactive Features for ParaNorman
ParaNorman offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:
Character Relationship Map
— Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 4 characters interconnect through 5 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis
— AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.
Story Analysis
A misunderstood child ends an inherited curse by replacing fear and vengeance with empathy.
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family · 7.1/10 · 93 min · 2012
Universe & Franchise Timeline
ParaNorman is title 2 of 5 in the LAIKA Films release order.
Previous: Coraline (2009).
Next: The Boxtrolls (2014).
Videos
Rigging the Game: Behind the Scenes of ParaNorman
“Alvin Does the Worm”
"An Unexpected Visit” Script to Screen - Paranorman | LAIKA Studios
Puppet Featurette: Mitch - Paranorman | LAIKA Studios
"Bub Beyond the Grave" Storyboard to Scene - ParaNorman | LAIKA Studios
Puppet Featurette: Neil - ParaNorman | LAIKA Studios
"Meet the Ghosts of Blithe Hollow"
Fathom Event Official Trailer
"Van on the Run" Storyboard to Scene - ParaNorman | LAIKA Studios
ParaNorman (2021) - Bonus Clip: Zombies (HD)
ParaNorman (2021) - Bonus Clip: Tell A Story (HD)
LAIKA | ParaNorman | Halloween Makeup Tutorial - Kika Studio
“Breakdance Breakdown” Storyboard to Scene — ParaNorman | LAIKA Studios
Weird and Wonderful: The Hand-crafted Artistry of ParaNorman
Behind the Scenes of ParaNorman: Hand-Making Characters
Behind the Scenes: Baking Faces for ParaNorman
Crafting the World of ParaNorman
The Origin of Norman: Making the Hero Puppet for ParaNorman
This Little Light: Hand-crafting a Lamp for ParaNorman
ParaNorman - Animators - 11/27 on Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD
Paranorman - Casey Affleck - Look for it on Blu-ray & DVD
ParaNorman - Voicing the Characters - 11/27 on Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD
ParaNorman - Facial Expressions - 11/27 on Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD
TV Spot: What's Your Flavor?
Ticket Sale | remastered 3D
Re-Release Teaser Trailer
Home Video Trailer
Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer: Season of the Witch
Isolating ParaNorman’s Witch Cloud Sound Effects
Anna Kendrick Reunited with Courtney Puppet
Finn Wolfhard’s Favorite ParaNorman Scene
“Nice Deltoids”
Anna Kendrick as Courtney
Behind the Scenes: Animating Courtney
Letterboxd Visits LAIKA Studios | 20th Anniversary
Official Movie Trailer #2
Tricks Behind Animating a Hungry Neil
Behind the Scenes: Animating Neil
From Curls to Spikes: The Secrets of ParaNorman’s Puppet Hair
Animating Mitch
How to Draw Norman from ParaNorman
ParaNorman writer-director Chris Butler and director Sam Fell | BFI Q&A
"Zombie Movie" Storyboard to Scene— ParaNorman | LAIKA Studios
“Acting Lessons from Mrs. Henscher”
“The History of Blithe Hollow” Storyboard to Scene — ParaNorman | LAIKA Studios
Puppet Featurette: Courtney - ParaNorman | LAIKA Studios
"Teaching a Ghost Dog New Tricks" 3-Tier Clip — ParaNorman | LAIKA Studios
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