Smile 2 Review: Naomi Scott Is Daring As Haunted Pop Star In Surprisingly Humorous Horror Sequel
This review mentions suicide.
Director Parker Finn delivered a disturbing showcase of mental anguish with his creepy directorial debut Smile. The film blended supernatural and psychological horror to shock and scare us through effective jump scares while adequately providing commentary on mental health issues. Returning for his sequel, Smile 2, Finn wrote and directed a movie revisiting the themes from its predecessor. Though it doesnt stick the landing, the jump scares are at least there. Crucially, Naomi Scott delivers a daring performance you should rush to see in theaters.
Smile 2
Director Parker FinnRelease Date October 18, 2024Distributor(s) Paramount PicturesCast Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Raul Castillo, Naomi Scott, Lukas Gage, Dylan Gelula, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle GallnerGenres Thriller, Horrorprequel(s) Smile
Scott stars as global pop singer and superstar Skye Riley. After spending almost a year in recovery from substance abuse, Skye readies herself for a major come-back world tour. Through sleepless nights and countless rehearsals,...
Director Parker Finn delivered a disturbing showcase of mental anguish with his creepy directorial debut Smile. The film blended supernatural and psychological horror to shock and scare us through effective jump scares while adequately providing commentary on mental health issues. Returning for his sequel, Smile 2, Finn wrote and directed a movie revisiting the themes from its predecessor. Though it doesnt stick the landing, the jump scares are at least there. Crucially, Naomi Scott delivers a daring performance you should rush to see in theaters.
Smile 2
Director Parker FinnRelease Date October 18, 2024Distributor(s) Paramount PicturesCast Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Raul Castillo, Naomi Scott, Lukas Gage, Dylan Gelula, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle GallnerGenres Thriller, Horrorprequel(s) Smile
Scott stars as global pop singer and superstar Skye Riley. After spending almost a year in recovery from substance abuse, Skye readies herself for a major come-back world tour. Through sleepless nights and countless rehearsals,...
- 10/16/2024
- by Patrice Witherspoon
- ScreenRant
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