# Posessed House Pranks This Paranormal Activity Prank Spooked Unsuspecting Home Hunters By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-10-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranormal-activity-prank References: [prexamples](http://prexamples.com/2015/10/paranormal-activity-open-house-terrifies-unaware-shoppers/) To promote 'The Ghost Dimension,' a Paranormal Activity prank was set up to tease the last installment in the [psychological thriller series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterlife-generator). Unsuspecting house hunters were invited to an [open house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-house) where odd things kept occurring. For instance, throughout the home tour, hanging lights would wobble, the microwave lights would flicker and finally, a mirror would smash itself. Once the house guests were completely in a state of panic, a variety of [special effects were activated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-studios-halloween-horror-nights), turning the house into something truly possessed. Since nobody wants to find themselves actually living out the plot of a Paranormal Activity movie, this experience would be truly terrifying, but also one that's definitely memorable to look back upon and laugh. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Pranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/pranks) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Immersive Prank Advertising:** More companies are using immersive experiences to promote their products or services. - **Paranormal-themed Entertainment:** There is a growing market for entertainment that explores paranormal or supernatural themes. - **Interactive Horror Marketing:** Companies are utilizing interactive horror elements in their marketing campaigns to scare and engage their audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can use immersive and interactive experiences to promote upcoming projects. - **Real Estate:** The use of pranks and special effects can be used to draw attention to properties that are for sale or rent. - **Advertising:** The use of immersive and interactive elements in advertising can create memorable experiences that increase brand awareness and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Horrifying Paranormal Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranormal-reserve.md) - [Haunting Film-Based Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deetz-residence.md) - [Paranormal Mapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-town1.md) - [Spooky Halloween Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfway-to-halloween.md) - [Horror-Themed Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club.md) - [Immersive Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyes-never-wake.md) - [Haunted Winchester Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-winchester-house.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [Spooky Simulated Elevator Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boo-elevator.md)