Parker Finn’s sequel to his directorial debut Smile has finally released its first trailer for Smile 2. Naomi Scott leads the cast this time, taking over from Sosie Bacon’s incredible performance as Rosie Cotter.
“About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.”
Some of the beats seem similar to the first movie so far, with the main character witnessing a horrific suicide, leading to them being cursed. I’m enjoying some of the imagery the trailer shows, like the smiling, multi-limbed mass of people clawing towards Skye. It’s giving me Marauder vibes from Evil Dead Rise. That seems to be one of the key things that worked for me with Smile. It was definitely inspired by other horror movies like Ring or The Grudge, but it knew how to use that inspiration effectively. I’m excited to see if Smile 2 does the same.
Smile 2 releases October 18, 2024.
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