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Due to its success, a sequel, Smile 2 , was released in 2024 starring Naomi Scott. A third installment is currently in active development.
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Reviewers frequently noted its thematic similarities to other modern horror hits like It Follows and The Ring .
Based on Parker Finn's 2020 award-winning short film Laura Hasn't Slept . Some audiences found the bleak ending and its
Critics praised Sosie Bacon’s intense performance, the unsettling atmosphere, and the practical effects used for the "Monstrosity".
The film gained viral fame for a marketing stunt where actors were hired to sit behind home plate at MLB games and smile creepily into the cameras. The film received generally positive reviews, holding an
Sosie Bacon as Dr. Rose Cotter, featuring Jessie T. Usher , Kyle Gallner , and Kal Penn .