The horror genre has always thrived on tension, but Smile brought a new level of terror with its eerie premise of cursed smiles and inevitable death. Now, the highly anticipated sequel, Smile 2, is ready to up the ante, and fans just got their first taste of what's to come in a newly released clip featuring Naomi Scott.
In Smile 2, Naomi Scott portrays pop sensation Skye Riley, a performer on the brink of superstardom who begins to experience strange, terrifying phenomena while preparing for her world tour. The first clip, which was just released alongside the announcement that tickets are on sale, offers a glimpse into this nightmarish descent. The scene shows Skye in her dressing room when a bloody figure appears behind her reflection in the mirror, forcing her to smile—a nod to the original film's bone-chilling curse.
The first Smile film, released in 2022, was a surprise hit, written and directed by Parker Finn. It introduced an entity that thrives on trauma, possessing individuals and forcing them to smile before leading them to commit suicide, passing the curse to a new victim. Fans will remember Kyle Gallner, who reprises his role from the original film, joining Scott in this unnerving sequel, alongside a strong supporting cast that includes Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, and Raúl Castillo. Finn returns as both writer and director, maintaining the original's signature tone while expanding the universe in terrifying new ways.
While the original relied on slow-building tension and psychological horror, Smile 2 appears to dive even deeper into the traumatic horrors of the human psyche, wrapped in a supernatural curse. The release date is just around the corner, and fans are eager to see how Parker Finn will expand on the cruel, violent world he created. Expect the same eerie dread but with even higher stakes—and maybe more unexpected smiles.
Smile 2 promises to deliver a fresh dose of terror when it hits theaters on October 18, 2024. With early clips teasing more psychological horror and intense performances, this is shaping up to be one of the year's most anticipated horror films.
Prepare to be unsettled—this film's smile is bound to linger long after the credits roll.
