ParaNorman: The Thrifting
Watch TrailerNorman Babcock notices peculiar activity at the local thrift store. A vintage doll bought for a few dollars starts twitching its fingers at night, while a worn spellbook emits a faint green glow. Teaming up with his sister Courtney and best friend Neil, he uncovers that the shop is a conduit for lost souls not ready to move on. In 2025, Laika studio delivers an animated fantasy horror-comedy where the mission isn't to fight ghosts, but to help them find peace, using secondhand finds as keys to supernatural mysteries.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2025 |
| Country | United States of America, United Kingdom |
| Genre | Animation, Fantasy, Horror, Family |
| Director | Thibault Leclercq |
| Runtime | 7 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.6/10 (5 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Laika's animators further refine their signature stop-motion craft, focusing on the tactile essence of objects—faded velvet, chipped paint, the nap of an old sweater. The camera often glides along shelves, making the viewer feel like a treasure hunter sifting through clutter.
Those who appreciate stories where the macabre meets the heartfelt will find a gentle, spooky tale about closure. What lingers is a newfound curiosity about the objects gathering dust in your own home. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Thibault Leclercq
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On a rainy afternoon, sorting through a box of old trinkets in a sunroom.
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