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The scar on Skye’s knee is in the shape of a smile
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About to embark on a world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by mounting horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her past.. In one scene, Skye places a bottle of VOSS water on a rock. the marble kitchen counter and there is a noise that matches the sound of something plastic sitting down. The VOSS water bottles are glass, something that is actually specifically pointed out in the movie, and therefore the sound doesn’t match the action seen..
Featured in The 7PM Project: Episode 17 October 2024 (2024)
Skye Riley: [to the Smiling Entity] You’re not in control, I am! . Parker Finn’s feature film debut, ‘Smile’; it was tense horror that made commentary on the devastating effects of trauma. With stunning visuals and production design alongside an atmospheric score, the film was both compelling and chilling, following a psychiatrist who becomes convinced that an unseen entity is following her after witnessing a violent incident. With a powerful central performance from Sosie Bacon, 'Smile' did well at the box office, grossing $217.4 million on a $17 million budget.
From the brilliantly frantic opening to the storm of an ending, the film fires on all cylinders, never letting up
Although critical opinion was mixed, just a few months after its release, Finn was considering a sequel, noting that “there are still a lot of interesting things to explore in the world of Smile…" Fast forward two years and “Smile 2” is upon us. This time, the action follows pop singer Skye Riley, who begins to experience increasingly disturbing events on the eve of a world tour. Forced to face her dark past, can Skye regain control of her life before it spirals out of control?'Smile 2' is a very rare beast: a sequel that is arguably better than its predecessor As in the first, the theme of trauma is cleverly woven into the narrative, with themes of control, psychosis. , pain and addiction becoming the legs on which the horror spins Riley must battle both her inner demons and the ‘smiling creature,’' as Finn, making excellent use of both visual and audio scares, takes him into the grinning heart of terror. .
Similarly, he captures Riley’s performances with aplomb, lending them authenticity
Finn’s characterization is clever and his narrative surprisingly funny; it is a horror with a dark comedy at its core: in contrast to the overwhelming gloom of its predecessor; 'Smile 2' has something more to offer viewers. The film reunites Finn with most of the original crew, including cinematographer Charlie Sonoff. His work on the first film created a disturbing atmosphere of unpredictable instability; as he does once again. Sarnoff’s use of light effectively creates contrast and mood, while his framing of images heightens the suspense of the narrative. While the camera might be flipped upside down to create an ominous effect too many times, Sarnoff’s stellar work overall heightens the impact of the proceedings; and it’s chillingly addictive.
Additionally, Cristobal Tapia de Veer’s score creates an unsettling ambience, imbuing the film with raw, terrifying power
Although the songs written for Riley’s character are fairly generic, they are performed well (and are considerably better than the similar songs written for Lady Raven’s character in M. Night Shyamalan’s recent film ‘Trap’) Lester Cohen’s detailed production adds an element of realism, grounding the film despite the fantastic horror of its narrative.
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