Smile

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter begins experiencing frightening hallucinations and unsettling occurrences. As she investigates the entity tormenting her, she realizes it's a curse passed down through smiles, and she must confront her past trauma to survive.

Smile was a commercial and critical success, praised for its effective jump scares, unsettling atmosphere, and strong lead performance. It was lauded as a refreshing and genuinely frightening entry in the modern horror genre, appealing to both critics and audiences.

• Praised for its intense atmosphere and effective scares.

• Sosie Bacon's performance as the protagonist is widely commended.

• The film successfully blends psychological horror with supernatural elements.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved Smile for its terrifying moments and creepy premise. Many viewers found it to be a standout horror film of its year, appreciating its suspense and the disturbing imagery.

The film originated from director Parker Finn's short film 'Laura Hasn't Slept,' which was also a festival favorite and explored similar themes of psychological horror and supernatural phenomena.