The Apparition is a paranormal horror film directed and written by Todd Lincoln. It is rated PG-13 and set for release on August 24th, 2012.  The film is being produced by Warner Bros. and Dark Castle Entertainment. On May 9, 2009, Todd Lincoln was named as the director and screenwriter of the project, and it will be his directorial debut. The film is inspired by allegedly true events about a supernatural attendance unleashed by a college experiment. Filming began on February 26, 2010 in Berlin, Germany, with other scenes being shot in Los Angeles. On March 25, Ashley Greene shot some scenes in Palmdale, California. At the 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival, Lincoln narrated the film alongside lead actress Greene. The budget of the film is estimated at $17,000,000.