After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain.
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter, a psychiatrist, begins experiencing frightening hallucinations and uncanny occurrences. She must confront her disturbing past to survive and escape her new horrifying reality. As the entity relentlessly targets her, Rose finds herself racing against time to understand its nature and break the cycle of terror before it consumes her entirely.
Smile was a commercial and critical success, praised for its effective scares, unsettling atmosphere, and strong lead performance. While some critics noted familiar horror tropes, the film was widely commended for its visual style and ability to generate genuine dread.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's effectiveness as a horror movie, with many appreciating the suspense and scares. Some viewers found the plot predictable, but the overall sentiment is that it's a well-executed and frightening experience.
The distinctive, unsettling smile that is central to the film's horror was inspired by a brief, terrifying moment director Parker Finn experienced as a child when a stranger smiled at him with an unnatural expression.
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