The film's success led to a franchise with multiple sequels, prequels, and spin-offs. However, the rise of piracy and illegal movie downloads has also affected the film's popularity.

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Arjun sat in his dimly lit room, the blue light of his laptop screen illuminating his tired face. It was nearly 2:00 AM, the perfect time for a horror movie marathon. He had heard about the 2007 cult classic Paranormal Activity and wanted to see if it lived up to the hype.