On Oct. 18, Paramount Pictures released Smile 2 to theaters across the US and Canada. Since its release, the movie has grossed $33.6 million globally, making $24.5 million by opening weekend. The thrilling horror Smile has brought its sequel to big success, hitting a 73% critic score and a 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Critics highlighted the film’s eerie tension and use of jumpscares, giving the film its suspenseful touch. The psychological aspect of the film plays with the minds of the audience, toying with the perception of reality and fear.
The Story
Smile 2 follows a character from the first film named Joel, who has to pass along the smile curse to another victim, but accidentally gives it to a drug dealer named Lewis. Soon after, Lewis smashes his face in front of pop star Skye Riley during a manic episode from the curse ultimately infecting her as well.
As Skye begins to experience the nightmarish effects of the curse, she decides to meet up with her friend Gemma. As she goes along with daily life, the spirit is everywhere, taunting her, attacking her, and causing her to harm her loved ones.
After a vicious battle with the spirit, Skye finds herself at the first concert of her comeback tour. Suddenly, the spirit appears in its true form and possesses Skye. Possessed, Skye stands in front of thousands of her audience members ending her life with an eerie smile.
Why Watch?
Smile 2 is a gripping sequel to its first film. The brilliant use of psychological horror and its usage of hallucinations and mind-bending visuals make the film a thrilling experience. Fans of the first movie will appreciate the continuation of the mysterious curse, offering more tales of the curse with an ambiguous ending.
To fans of psychological horror, Smile 2 is certainly a good film to watch. With the use of creepy visuals, eerie sound and music, and a well-written plot, Smile 2 is the perfect horror movie for Halloween.
For those unable to watch the film in theaters, Smile 2 will soon be available on Paramount+, so viewers can experience the horror in the comfort of their own homes.
