Sonríe

A young woman becomes the target of a malevolent entity after witnessing a disturbing suicide. As the entity begins to haunt her, she must race against time to uncover its origins and break the curse before it consumes her completely. Her investigation leads her through a series of terrifying encounters and unearths dark secrets.

'Sonríe' received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and a few genuinely frightening moments. However, some found the plot convoluted and derivative of other supernatural horror films. Audiences generally appreciated its attempts at psychological horror and jump scares.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and tense build-up.

• Criticized for a predictable plot and occasional reliance on jump scares.

• Some viewers found the supernatural elements compelling, while others felt they were underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented with specific summaries for this film.

The film's premise shares similarities with the more recent Hollywood film 'Smile' (2022), though 'Sonríe' is an independent Spanish production released much earlier.