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Skye Riley: [To Smile Entity] You are not in control, I am!
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International pop sensation Skye Riley, who is on a world tour, begins to experience increasingly frightening and unexplainable events. Overwhelmed by growing terror and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to confront her past. Kyle Gallner is the only actor to reprise her role from the first film so far. In one scene, Skye places a VOSS water bottle on the stone/marble countertop of the kitchen and hears a sound that matches the sound of something plastic being dropped. The VOSS water bottles are made of glass, which is actually specifically emphasized in the film, so the sound does not match the action seen. .
Aired on The 7PM Project: Episode dated October 17, 2024 (2024)
Parker Finn’s debut series ‘Smile’ was a suspenseful horror that commented on the devastating effects of trauma. Along with impressive visual and production design and an atmospheric score, the film was both compelling and terrifying, following a psychiatrist who becomes convinced after a violent incident that an invisible creature is haunting her. Featuring a strong central performance by Sosie Bacon, ‘Smile’ was a box office success, grossing $217.4 million on a $17 million budget. While critical opinions were mixed, just months after its release, Finn was considering a sequel, noting that “there’s a lot of interesting stuff to explore.” 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. Can Skye confront her dark past, can she get her life under control before it runs away?
never quite sure what is reality or fantasy
‘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 deftly woven into the narrative, alongside themes of control, psychosis, grief and addiction, woven into a whirlwind of horror. Riley must battle both her inner demons and the “smile creatures”. This makes for a ride that is both enticing and unpredictable, as Finn, who makes excellent use of both visual and audio jump scares, takes her into the grinning heart of horror. Threat lurks around every corner, waiting to deliver a sharp shock. .
Similarly, he captures Riley’s performances with uncanny precision and gives them an authenticity
From the brilliantly furious opening to the stormy ending, the film fires on all cylinders and never lets up. Finn’s characterization is deft and his storytelling surprisingly funny; it’s horror with a slapstick comedy at its core: unlike the overpowering gloom of its predecessor; ‘Smile 2’ has little else 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 frightening atmosphere of unpredictable instability; as it does once again. Sarnoff’s use of lighting effectively creates contrast and mood, while his framing of the shots adds to the suspense of the narrative. While the camera may be turned upside down to create an ominous effect too many times, Sarnoff’s brilliant work overall adds to the impact of the proceedings.
and is eerily captivating
Additionally, Cristobal Tapia de Veer’s score creates a disturbing atmosphere that complements the raw, terrifying power of the film. While the songs written for the character Riley are fairly generic, they are performed well (and are significantly better than the similar songs written for the character Lady Raven in M. Night Shyamalan’s recent ‘Trap’). Lester Cohen’s detailed production adds realism and grounding to the film’s narrative despite the fantastical horror.
