ParaNorman Timeline ( Real )

film-release
August 17, 2012

Release of ParaNorman

The animated film ParaNorman was released to the public.

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June 6, 2012

ParaNorman Premiere at Annecy International Animated Film Festival

ParaNorman premiered at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in France.

production-announcement
2010

Announcement of ParaNorman Production

Laika Studios announced the production of the animated film ParaNorman.

ParaNorman Timeline ( Fictional )

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100 years before present

Execution of Agnes Prenderghast

Agnes Prenderghast is accused of witchcraft and executed by the townsfolk of Blithe Hollow, leading to a century-old curse on the town.

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Present day - early childhood

Birth of Norman Babcock

Norman is born with the ability to see and communicate with ghosts, a gift that isolates him from his peers and family.

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Norman's childhood

Norman's First Contact with Ghosts

Norman discovers his unique ability to see and speak with the dead, including his deceased grandmother.

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Present day - weeks before zombie outbreak

High School Play Rehearsals

Norman participates in the high school play adaptation of 'Hamlet' alongside classmates, while struggling with his ghost-seeing abilities.

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Present day - day of the curse breakout

Release of Witch Zombies

The locked coffin of Agnes Prenderghast is accidentally opened, releasing her undead spirit and the zombie curse on the town of Blithe Hollow.

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Present day - night of the outbreak

Zombie Siege on Blithe Hollow

The town is besieged by zombie witches seeking revenge for the wrongful execution of Agnes and her coven.

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Night of the outbreak

Norman Communicates with Agnes

Norman speaks directly with the spirit of Agnes Prenderghast to understand her motives and find a way to lift the curse.

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Night of the outbreak

Norman's Grandmother's Ghost Aids Him

Norman's grandmother's spirit provides guidance and support during the crisis.

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Night of the outbreak

Norman Confronts the Witch Zombies

Norman confronts the zombies and performs the ritual necessary to break the century-old curse.

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Next day after the outbreak

Curse Lifted and Peace Restored

With the curse lifted, the zombie witches return to their rest and the town begins to recover.