October 21st 2024.
Coming soon to a screen near you is the highly anticipated follow-up to the hit supernatural thriller, Smile. Smile 2 has already gained a lot of attention, with its higher rating than the original film after its opening weekend. The film stars Naomi Scott, known for her role in Aladdin, as global pop sensation Skye Riley. In this sequel, Skye becomes cursed after a strange encounter with her drug dealer. She is haunted by visions of smiling entities, appearing everywhere she goes, even through her loved ones. With time running out, Skye must find a way to break the curse before it takes her life. Scott is joined by Ray Nicholson, son of screen icon Jack Nicholson, who pays tribute to his father's legendary role in The Shining.
This sequel has been highly anticipated after the success of its predecessor in 2022. The film's viral marketing campaign and gripping storyline, filled with spine-tingling scares, left a lasting impact on audiences. Now, with its release on October 18, Smile 2 has gained an impressive 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and viewers, certifying it as "fresh." In comparison, the first film, Smile, still holds a respectable 80% rating from critics and a slightly lower 77% from fans.
One of the most intriguing aspects of this sequel is that it has been rare for viewers to hold a sequel in higher regard than the iconic original film. However, this seems to be the case with Smile 2, with critics praising Scott's performance and the "creepy and clever" plot. The Sun's critic wrote, "Director Parker Finn pulls no punches in this nightmare-fueled sequel, taking us on a ride that's even more intense and disturbing." AV Club described the film as finding "dark humor in taking these desperate feelings of unease and feeding them to a kaleidoscopic creature of pain and viscera." Meanwhile, Bloody Disgusting added, "It's not just the sequel's razor-sharp and inventive, gory scares that surpass its predecessor, but a profoundly complicated heroine shaping the edgier style of horror."
On X, Alex Wayne wrote, "Smile 2 is a vicious and scary sequel that doesn't necessarily expand on anything from the first movie so much as dial it up to 11. It's all very effective. Parker Finn confirms he's the real deal and Naomi Scott is terrifically unhinged. Enjoyed the hell out of this." Twitter user Hugeasmammoth_ also praised Scott's performance, calling it "one of my favorite performances of the year."
Many agreed that Scott gave "the performance of her life," with Twitter user BriAnimator_ writing, "If you love original horror stories with high stakes and disturbing visuals like I do, you have to see Smile 2. Naomi Scott's descent into madness was amazing, she was so good at being terrified. Loved how creative they were with the story and scares."
The talented cast also includes returning star Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, Dylan Gelula, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Ray Nicholson, who has been praised for his "creepy" performance. For those who want to catch up on Smile before seeing the sequel in theaters, it is available to stream on Channel 4 and Netflix, and can also be rented on Prime Video, Apple TV, and the Sky Store.
Get ready to be on the edge of your seat as Smile 2 hits theaters now. Don't miss out on this highly acclaimed sequel that promises to deliver even more intensity and scares than the original. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures to share, make sure to reach out to our entertainment team through email, phone, or our Submit Stuff page – we would love to hear from you!
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