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The Apparition

2012Movie1 h 22 minPG-13

HorrorThriller
23
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.1Metacritic184.0Rotten Tomatoes3%24%
23
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.1Metacritic184.0Rotten Tomatoes3%24%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Todd Lincoln
Written by
Todd Lincoln
Produced by
Joel Silver, Alex Heineman
Music by
tomandandy, Andy Milburn, Tom Hajdu

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Facts

August 23, 2012 · 1 h 22 min · PG-13

Released
August 23, 2012
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
77 countries

Tropes

Apocalyptic Log, Alien Geometries, The Call Knows Where You Live +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Apparition?"

Questions about The Apparition

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Apparition?

PhiloAMC+AMCCinemax

In the United States, The Apparition streams on Philo, AMC+, AMC, and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 35 other countries.

Is The Apparition worth watching?

23
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 23 (IMDb 4.1, Rotten Tomatoes 3%, and Metacritic 18). Audiences rate it higher (35 out of 100) than critics (11).

Is The Apparition okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Apparition scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Apparition?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Was The Apparition a box office flop?

Budget$17 million
Box office$10 million

Yes: it cost about $17 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 57% of its budget.

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 tropes for it, including Apocalyptic Log, Alien Geometries, and The Call Knows Where You Live.