Smile

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter, a psychiatrist, begins experiencing frightening hallucinations and occurrences that she can't explain. As she tries to make sense of her escalating terror, she must confront her disturbing past to survive and escape her new horrifying reality. The entity appears to be contagious, spreading fear and death.

Smile was a surprise box office hit and generally received positive reviews from critics, who praised its terrifying atmosphere, jump scares, and Sosie Bacon's performance. While some found the plot predictable, many agreed it was an effective and unsettling horror film.

• Praised for its effective scares and unsettling atmosphere.

• Sosie Bacon's performance as the tormented protagonist is a highlight.

• Some critics found the story to be derivative of other horror films.

Google audience: Audiences generally found "Smile" to be a genuinely scary and suspenseful horror movie with a strong lead performance. Many appreciated the film's ability to create dread and deliver effective jump scares.

The film originated from director Parker Finn's 2020 short film, 'Laura Hasn't Slept,' which features a similar premise and some of the same cast members.