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Jason versus/endures The Apparition

After a night out at the pub with bros I like nothing better than to come home, crack a wind-down beer, and catch a scary movie. There are times when I find an old gem to watch, discover a new diamond in the rough, or pass out to an unspectacular piece of drivel. Then there are movies like The Apparition .

V/H/S Viral trailer goes . . . well, you know

Just a quick hit tonight peeps, as the trailer for the upcoming V/H/S Viral has been unleashed upon the world. That's right, we told you just a week ago that a third film is headed our way and there's already a preview for it. Talk about efficiency.

V/H/S Viral has its directors

That's right, the found-footage horror anthology phenomenon that is the V/H/S franchise isn't over yet, as a third film was just announced along with the up-and-coming directorial talent that will make it happen. V/H/S Viral -- so named because the focus will be on fame-obsessed teens who unwittingly become stars of the next Internet sensation -- has six directors at the helm.

George Bell versus The Apparition

The Apparition embodies everything that is wrong with modern horror movies. There's no getting around the fact that the cast is unlikable, and the movie just isn't scary in the least. I almost want to call the the runtime out as a lie, because somehow a one-hour-and-twenty-two-minute minute movie felt like double that. Someone on Twitter told me they fell asleep after 10 minutes, and not only do I believe them, but I fully support their subconscious decision to tune this garbage out. Ashley Greene plays Kelly, a vet in training (or something), and if I never see her in another movie again, it would be cause for celebration. She's the definition of the "attractive" lead with no acting ability and one who doesn't seem capable of nuance; she's either her normal self or totally scared. Having recently watched Lovely Molly , which boasts an extremely talented and believable actress, the difference couldn't be any clearer. I'l...