Smile 2

2024 - 10 - 16

Smile 2: More Grins and Screams Await in this Dark Sequel!

AFI Fest 2024 - horror films - Kubrick Stare - Naomi Scott - Parker Finn - pop stardom - psychological thrillers - Smile 2 - supernatural horror

Get ready to grin through the screams as 'Smile 2' unravels the terrifying tale of pop stardom!

As the highly anticipated sequel to 2022's horror hit 'Smile,' the film aptly titled 'Smile 2' is set to take audiences on a wild ride filled with dark thrills and eerie smiles. Directed by Parker Finn, this continuation plunges into the glitzy and unsettling world of Naomi Scott's character, a pop superstar named Skye Riley, who must confront both external demons and her personal trauma. The film cleverly intertwines the cheap thrills of horror with the seductive danger of fame, drawing inspiration from cinematic classics like the "Kubrick Stare" to amplify the unsettling visuals. Expect to engage your imagination as Scott’s character battles supernatural forces while grappling with the price of fame.

Ahead of its wide release on October 18, the final trailer for 'Smile 2' has fans buzzing with excitement. Viewers have already dubbed it the “scariest film of the year” following its initial screenings, with rave reviews praising Scott's performance and the film's masterful blend of psychological horror and dark comedy. It appears Finn has ensured that this sequel is not just a cash grab but a skillfully crafted experience, playing with viewer expectations through nail-biting suspense and unexpected humor. In a unique twist, the film includes elements from drag culture featuring a preview screening hosted by beloved drag artist HoSo, adding a fun flair to the dark proceedings.

The critical response leading up to the premiere has shown an array of opinions—all glowing. 'Smile 2' promises to delve deeper into the haunting realities of Skye's character, who is not only struggling against an evil curse but also battling her own life-altering experiences, including a recent battle with addiction and the tragic loss of her boyfriend. This adds a gripping emotional core that attracts viewers beyond horror fans, creating a universal thrilling experience. As audiences prepare for what’s to come, the excitement for how Parker Finn will develop the horror franchise continues to bubble.

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'Smile 2' Director on Taking Inspiration From the “Kubrick Stare” and ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Horror sequel Smile 2 sees the return of the creepy smiles, this time set in the world of Naomi Scott's fictional pop star.

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(Video) Smile 2 Preview Screening Hosted by Drag Artist HoSo ... (The Pride LA)

Supernatural Thrillers, Psychological Horrors, and Dark Comedies at AFI AFI Fest 2024, presented by Canva, returns to Hollywood from October...

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Final Trailer for 'Smile 2' Loads Up On Unhinged Madness and Rave ... (Bloody Disgusting)

Parker Finn's horror sequel Smile 2 opens wide in theaters on October 18, and Paramount is whetting your appetite even further with the brand new Final.

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Smile 2 Releases Bloody Final Trailer (Comicbook.com)

Smile 2 opens in theaters on Friday and ahead of the horror sequel's arrival, Paramount Pictures has released a final, terrifying trailer for the film.

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'Smile 2' director Parker Finn speaks about sequel, future of franchise (ANI News)

After 'Smile' received a rave reaction in 2022, writer-director Parker Finn is back with the sequel of the hit horror film, according to The Hollywood ...

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Smile 2 called "scariest movie of the year" in rave first reactions (digitalspy.com)

Smile 2 has landed rave reviews following its premiere, with one viewer dubbing it the “scariest film of the year.”

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Naomi Scott on the dark side of fame in 'Smile 2' (ABS-CBN News)

In playing Skye Riley, Scott tapped into the chilling realities behind stardom as her character battles supernatural horrors.

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'Smile 2' Review: A Skillfully Disquieting Sequel (Variety)

Naomi Scott's performance as a pop-star diva grappling with demons, including her own, gives Parker Finn's sequel a genuine emotional center.

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'Smile 2' Review: Naomi Scott Gets Put through Hell in Unsettling ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Naomi Scott plays a global pop superstar whose trauma feeds a demonic spirit in 'Smile 2,' the sequel to Parker Finn's $200 million horror hit.

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'Smile 2' Review: An Intense Naomi Scott Takes On Sequel To 2022 ... (Deadline)

The latest to spawn a hoped-for franchise is writer/director Finn Parker's followup to his smash 2022 debut feature, Smile (which made $200 million globally) ...

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'Smile 2' Review: Horror Sequel Gleefully Finds New Ways to Terrify (TheWrap)

"Smile 2" stars Naomi Scott as a pop star who gets infected with the demonic curse from the first film, resulting in a horrifying and funny trip.

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'Smile 2': Review (Screen International)

Writer/director Parker Finn returns for this sequel, which casts Naomi Scott as a singer recovering from addiction and the death of her boyfriend who has ...

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Smile 2 Review - IGN (IGN)

A horror sequel that inspires more grins than screams. ... The shapeshifting demon of Smile and its new sequel, Smile 2, is like an internet edgelord of evil: It ...

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'Smile 2' Review: Parker Finn's Horror Franchise Returns (IndieWire)

The sophomore filmmaker still loves his jump scares, but "Smile 2" suggests that his horror series could have real legs as an ongoing anthology of character ...

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"Smile 2" actors Naomi Scott, Ray Nicholson and Rosemarie DeWitt ... (CBS News)

Following the success of its predecessor, "Smile 2" returns with a chilling story of a deadly curse as pop star Skye Riley, played by Naomi Scott, faces the ...

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'Smile 2' review: Naomi Scott superb as a pop star with a demon ... (The Associated Press)

In an early scene in “Smile 2,” the fictional pop superstar Skye Riley is in her drug dealer's apartment. “Do you believe in weird stuff?

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'Smile 2' Heading For High Teens At Weekend Box Office (Deadline)

Tracking earlier this week indicated higher, in the $20 million-plus range, but that all depends on whether Latino and Hispanic moviegoers send this $28M-priced ...

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Movie Review: 'Smile 2' nicely targets pop star fame with the terrific ... (ABC News)

In an early scene in “Smile 2,” the fictional pop superstar Skye Riley is in her drug dealer's apartment. “Do you believe in weird stuff?

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Film Review: 'Smile 2' is a Larger Scale Sequel with a Now Firmly ... (Awards Radar)

Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general.

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Smile 2 Box Office Opening Weekend Projections (Variety)

"Smile 2," a sequel to Paramount's creepy 2022 thriller, is hoping to put a grin on the face of despondent movie theater owners.

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Smile 2 First Reviews: One of the Best Horror Films of the Year (Rotten Tomatoes)

Critics say Parker Finn's sequel showcases his growth as a filmmaker and benefits from stunning set pieces and a magnetic performance from Naomi Scott.

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'Smile 2' Review: A Bigger and Bloodier Spotlight (The New York Times)

In this sequel, the pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) is preparing to begin her comeback tour a year after a brutal car accident.

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Smile 2 review – gory pop star horror sequel sings a familiar tune (The Guardian)

Glossier follow-up to 2022's hugely successful curse horror is well-made and well-acted but the franchise is struggling to carve out its own identity.

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Review: Bigger, gorier 'Smile 2' one of wildest horror rides of the year (The Seattle Times)

"Smile 2" is more bonkers than the first film, and it even has something interesting to say through those gritted-teeth grins.

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'Smile 2' Proves There's Nothing Scarier Than Pop Stardom (Rolling Stone)

Follow-up to the 2022 horror hit puts a post-rehab female singer through the ringer, then hits 'repeat' on the creepy-grin button.

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When Is Horror Thriller 'Smile 2' Coming To Streaming? (Forbes)

Smile 2”—the sequel to the 2022 horror movie hit “Smile”—is new in theaters. When will it be available to stream at home?

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Smile 2's Ideas Are Scarier Than the Movie Itself (Vulture)

Whenever director Parker Finn runs with that thought, the film has a nice, disorienting punch. The victims of horror movies usually suffer in private, stalked ...

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Smile 2 does what every good horror sequel should — takes the ... (ABC News)

The sequel to one of 2022's breakout horror hits manages to shake off its gimmick and mine the nightmarish depths of pop stardom, the pressures of public ...

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A parent's guide to 'Smile 2': Is the R-rated movie suitable for tweens ... (USA TODAY)

The horror high jinks of "Smile 2" will appeal to youths. Here's what parents should know if their kids want to see the R-rated movie this Halloween.

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