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The Apparition

2012·Movie
1h 22min·PG-13
23
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.1Metacritic184.0Rotten Tomatoes3%24%
IMDb4.1Metacritic184.0Rotten Tomatoes3%24%

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The Apparition fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

Once you believe, you die.

Plagued by frightening occurrences in their home, Kelly and Ben learn that a university's parapsychology experiment produced an entity that is now haunting them. The malevolent spirit feeds on fear and torments the couple no matter where they run. Desperate, Kelly and Ben turn to a paranormal researcher, but even with his aid, it may already be too late to save themselves from the terrifying presence.
Paranormal HorrorHaunted HouseMalevolent EntityPsychological ThrillsFear-Based AttacksUniversity Experiment Gone WrongTense AtmosphereSound Design Emphasis

Crew

Directed by:
Scott Peterson, Todd Lincoln, Jason Rodgers
Written by:
Todd Lincoln
Produced by:
Joel Silver, Erin E. Riegel, Alex Heineman
Composed by:
tomandandy, Aminé Ramer, Andy Milburn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Apparition

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Apparition legally?

PhiloAMC+AMCCinemax

The Apparition is included with a subscription to Philo and AMC in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Apparition worth watching?

23
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 24/100 (IMDb 4.1, Rotten Tomatoes 3%, and Metacritic 18). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Apparition rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Apparition?

1 h 22 min

The Apparition runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Apparition?

Critics11
Audiences35

Not quite. Audiences rate The Apparition higher (35) than critics (11). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Apparition a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$10 million

No. It cost about $17 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 57% of its budget.

What language is The Apparition in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Apparition?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Apparition in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Apparition use?

Apocalyptic LogAlien GeometriesThe Call Knows Where You LiveEldritch AbominationDark WorldNever Trust a TrailerTrailers Always SpoilHumanoid AbominationStringy-Haired Ghost GirlHope SpotCreepy ChildMad Scientistand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for The Apparition, including Apocalyptic Log, Alien Geometries, The Call Knows Where You Live.