Smile

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter begins experiencing frightening hallucinations and occurrences. She must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality. The entity seems to target victims after they witness a traumatic death, spreading like a curse.

Smile was a surprise commercial success and generally well-received by critics, who praised its chilling atmosphere, effective jump scares, and Sosie Bacon's performance. While some found the plot predictable, the film was lauded for its disturbing premise and effective tension-building.

• Praised for its effective scares and unsettling atmosphere.

• Sosie Bacon's central performance is a major strength.

• Some critics noted the plot could be derivative of other horror films.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be genuinely frightening and praised its suspenseful build-up and shocking moments. Many felt it was a solid entry in the modern horror genre.

The film was originally conceived as a short film titled 'Laura Hasn't Slept,' which premiered at the 2020 Fantastic Fest. The success of the short led to the development of the feature-length film 'Smile'.