Smile

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter, a mental hospital psychiatrist, begins experiencing frightening hallucinations and unnerving occurrences. As she investigates the case, she realizes she's being haunted by a malevolent entity that transfers itself through traumatic events, preying on its victims before forcing them to take their own lives with a terrifying smile. Rose must confront her troubled past to survive and break the horrifying cycle.

Smile was a surprise box office hit and generally received positive reviews from critics. Reviewers praised its intense atmosphere, effective jump scares, and strong lead performance, while some noted predictability in its plot.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective scares.

• Sosie Bacon's performance as the protagonist was a standout element.

• Some critics found the narrative formulaic despite its scares.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's effectiveness as a horror movie with plenty of jump scares and a generally creepy vibe. Many found the premise engaging and the tension well-maintained throughout the runtime.

The unsettling smile that the entity displays was inspired by a short film Parker Finn made in 2019 called 'Laura Hasn't Slept', which served as the basis for 'Smile'.