Smile 2
Smile 2 is an American psychological supernatural horror movie. It was released in theatres on October 18, 2024.[1] It was directed and written by Parker Finn.[2]
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| Directed by | Parker Finn |
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| Written by | Parker Finn |
| Starring | Naomi Scott Rosemarie DeWitt Miles Gutierrez-Riley Kyle Gallner |
| Music by | Cristobal Tapia de Veer |
| Cinematography | Charlie Sarroff |
| Edited by | Elliot Greenberg |
Production company | Temple Hill Entertainment Bad Feeling |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 127 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $28 million |
| Box office | $138.1 million |
In the movie, pop star Skye Riley begins a world tour after making a comeback from drug addiction and a car accident she was involved in which also killed her boyfriend. Dealing with stress and injuries, she meets up with her high school friend and drug dealer Lewis for vicodin. She witnesses him commit suicide and is infected by the Smile curse. Her mental health begins to deteriorate rapidly and she is haunted by Lewis's suicide.[3]
It is the sequel to the 2022 movie Smile. A third movie in the series is currently being developed.[4]
Cast
- Naomi Scott as Skye Riley
- Rosemarie DeWitt as Elizabeth Riley
- Lukas Gage as Lewis
- Miles Gutierrez-Riley as Joshua
- Peter Jacobson as Morris
- Ray Nicholson as Paul Hudson
- Dylan Gelula as Gemma
- Raúl Castillo as Darius
- Kyle Gallner as Joel
Reception
The movie recieved positive reviews from critics. It holds a 86% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[5] The movie was very successful at the box office. Worldwide it made $138.1 million.[6]
Smile 2 was nominated for many awards. At the 8th Astra Film Awards, Naomi Scott won the award for Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller and was nominated for Best Actress. The movie was also nominated for Best Horror or Thriller Feature.[7] At the 17th Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards, Sasha Grossman and Valerie Carney were nominated for their work on the movie.[8] The movie was also nominated for 4 awards at the 52nd Saturn Awards. The movie itself was nominated for both Best Horror Film and Best Film Make Up, while Naomi Scott was nominated for Best Actress in a Film and Cristobal Tapia de Veer was nominated for Best Film Music.[9]
Smile 2 Media
Naomi Scott's performance as Skye Riley received widespread acclaim from critics.
References
- ↑ Smile 2 Sets Release Date, One Love MovesDeadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Paramount, Temple Hill Set Feature Version Of Horror Short 'Laura Hasn't Slept'Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Smile 2 movie review & film summaryRogerEbert.com. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ ‘Smile 2’ Filmmaker Parker Finn Talks ‘Trap’ Comparison, ‘Smile 3’ and Remaking ‘Possession’The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Smile 2Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Smile 2Box Office Mojo. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ 2024 Astra Film & Creative Arts Awards Nominations Have ArrivedThe Astra Awards. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Nominations: 'Wicked', 'Deadpool & Wolverine', 'Emilia Pérez' & MoreDeadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ 'Dune: Part Two', 'Fallout' Lead Saturn Awards NominationsDeadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2025.