The Apparition (2012 film)

The Apparition is a 2012 American supernatural horror film directed by Todd Lincoln and starring Ashley Greene, Sebastian Stan, and Tom Felton. The film follows a young couple, Kelly and Ben, who are haunted by a malevolent entity after a college experiment goes wrong.

Plot Summary

The film centers on Kelly and Ben's relationship, which is already strained by financial difficulties and other life stressors. Their lives take a dark turn after they participate in a university parapsychology experiment involving an attempt to contact a spirit. Following the experiment, a malevolent presence begins to haunt them, leading to increasingly terrifying and violent occurrences. As the entity intensifies its attacks, the couple struggles to understand the nature of the supernatural force and find a way to escape its grasp. Their attempts to seek help prove largely unsuccessful as they grapple with the escalating supernatural phenomena that threaten to destroy their lives and relationship.

Cast

Ashley Greene as Kelly
Sebastian Stan as Ben
Tom Felton as Patrick
Julianna Guill as Lisa

Production

The film was produced by Dark Castle Entertainment and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Filming took place primarily in Los Angeles.

Reception

The Apparition received generally negative reviews from critics, who cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised the film's visual effects and atmosphere, many critics considered the film underwhelming and lacking in originality. The film's box office performance was also considered disappointing.

External Links

[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1771550/ IMDb entry]
[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_apparition_2012 Rotten Tomatoes entry]