ParaNorman is a 2012American animated comedy horror movie byLaika set inMassachusetts. It starsKodi Smit-McPhee,Jodelle Ferland,Tucker Albrizzi,Anna Kendrick,Casey Affleck,Christopher Mintz-Plasse,Leslie Mann,Jeff Garlin,Bernard Hill,Elaine Stritch,Tempestt Bledsoe,John Goodman, andAlex Borstein. It was released on August 17, 2012. It was nominated for anAcademy Award for Best Animated Film.