Smile:)
Smile:)

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Smile:)

2020
Movie
41 min
Swedish

Swedish horror film directed by Erik Hansson.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users70%
Director: Parker FinnGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter begins experiencing frightening hallucinations and unsettling occurrences. She must confront her troubling past to survive and escape her new horrifying reality. The entity seems to be spreading like a contagion, preying on its victims' deepest fears.

Critical Reception

Smile was a surprise box office hit and generally received positive reviews from critics. It was praised for its effective jump scares, unsettling atmosphere, and strong central performance, though some found the plot to be derivative of other horror films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Effectively creepy and suspenseful with a standout performance.

  • Builds genuine tension and delivers memorable scares.

  • Relies on familiar horror tropes but executes them with skill.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Smile to be a genuinely scary and entertaining horror film, appreciating its disturbing imagery and effective scares. Some viewers noted that while the story followed a predictable path, the execution made it a worthwhile watch.

Fun Fact

The film's viral marketing campaign, which featured actors holding the film's signature creepy smile at live sporting events, is widely credited with contributing significantly to its initial buzz and box office success.

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