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Tbone413Sep 30, 2022

Surprisingly scary and also a very fun ride. Whilst not groundbreaking at all for a horror movie, everything it did was very effective. Cast performances were awesome too. Would recommend.

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Eissa1996Oct 3, 2022

A refreshing horror experience. Highly recommend for horror fans and movie fanatics in general

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8

bertobellamyOct 4, 2022

I know everyone will say that this is an 'It Follows' rip-off, but although I liked that movie a lot, I think the discourse of this one is more relevant: the way it handles trauma gives a brief but insightful look into how people sufferingI know everyone will say that this is an 'It Follows' rip-off, but although I liked that movie a lot, I think the discourse of this one is more relevant: the way it handles trauma gives a brief but insightful look into how people suffering from it end consumed during a great part of their lives. Also, the jump scares were great, and there were a lot of disturbing images. Probably, my favorite horror film of the year.… Expand

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Jrichard1994Oct 16, 2022

Suspenseful, Like John Carpenters The Thing, Doesn’t know what real is actaully. Can be preodictable, Smile is a solid horror flick that focuses on a person’s internal struggle and pasts the nightmare like a disease. It’s a manipulating filmSuspenseful, Like John Carpenters The Thing, Doesn’t know what real is actaully. Can be preodictable, Smile is a solid horror flick that focuses on a person’s internal struggle and pasts the nightmare like a disease. It’s a manipulating film that tricks the audience into seeing stuff that could be real or not. The enemy is the mental version of John Carpenter’s The Thing, in which it causes torment from within. Director Parker Finn and actress Sosie Bacon execute the movie with precision and suspense that guides the audience into a direction, then jerks them in the opposite direction. The Movie does have predictable horror themes, but at the end, (a lot like The Thing) the nightmare is never fully extinct.… Expand

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7

IronFantonNov 21, 2022

Smile creates something new with many old time resources, without innovating in the process, but composing a very fun to watch movie, that knows how to make you jump off your seat in very clever ways.

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VicFerrariDec 5, 2022

Clumsy camera work and editing aside, this is an effective jump scare film that sent a few chills through me. The ending could have lent the film more depth and tragedy if the protagonist's ex had also been damaged by trauma, and was the cruxClumsy camera work and editing aside, this is an effective jump scare film that sent a few chills through me. The ending could have lent the film more depth and tragedy if the protagonist's ex had also been damaged by trauma, and was the crux of their attraction and break-up.… Expand

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8

royalguy07Oct 5, 2022

I'd be PISSED if I got cast in this and didn't get to show my creepy smile. A very well done descent into madness, tense throughout.

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8

LibertyLemurOct 30, 2022

Honestly, I went into this movie not expecting to like it, but I ended up liking it at the end of the day.

I find that some horror movies make their protagonists unlikable or very boring, but Rose Cotter is a protagonist that I care about.Honestly, I went into this movie not expecting to like it, but I ended up liking it at the end of the day.

I find that some horror movies make their protagonists unlikable or very boring, but Rose Cotter is a protagonist that I care about. The plot is nothing particularly special, but they get very creative with the jumpscares and scare tactics, which will keep this relentless feeling inside of you for just about every scene. I got so scared by this movie that I got a leg cramp and had to walk off the cramp, which made my friends laugh hysterically, thinking that I was gonna leave the theatre LMAO. But seriously I cannot stress enough how well this movie talks about and portrays mental health, and how suicide can affect an individual.

The only part I don't really like about this movie is how it ends, the ending could've been done better, in my opinion.… Expand

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The_D4RknesSDec 27, 2022

The movie is cool and reminds me a lot of truth or dare, but this one is much crazier than the truth " " I give it an 8 because the beginning for more than 20 min is very boring This movie really messed with the viewer's mind.

I haven'tThe movie is cool and reminds me a lot of truth or dare, but this one is much crazier than the truth " " I give it an 8 because the beginning for more than 20 min is very boring This movie really messed with the viewer's mind.

I haven't seen a really good horror movie in a long time.… Expand

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WildwitchNov 2, 2022

I went into this movie with an open mind. I haven't seen anything new or innovative in the movie theater for some time. There are some great books that SHOULD be made into movies...one day.

This was great acting, OK story, SHOCKING momentsI went into this movie with an open mind. I haven't seen anything new or innovative in the movie theater for some time. There are some great books that SHOULD be made into movies...one day.

This was great acting, OK story, SHOCKING moments that I did not see coming. I highly recommend this and this is the first horror I have recommended in years!!… Expand

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8

umrttlDec 10, 2022

Fun movie with actually scary moments, not just jump scares. They threw with the ending tho

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7

egoBorderApr 27, 2023

A perfectly FINE horror movie that wins big on execution and technical skill, but unfortunately offers very little new for viewers. I especially want to praise Sosie Bacon's physical performance, which lends the movie a frayed nerveA perfectly FINE horror movie that wins big on execution and technical skill, but unfortunately offers very little new for viewers. I especially want to praise Sosie Bacon's physical performance, which lends the movie a frayed nerve throughout the running time. Pretty much the perfect rental… Expand

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ThwompthingOct 5, 2022

Excellent horror movie and it was actually violent and gory, which I didn't think it would be from seeing the previews. Looks like previews were deceiving in this one, because the jumps cares here were great, the bloodiness was great, theExcellent horror movie and it was actually violent and gory, which I didn't think it would be from seeing the previews. Looks like previews were deceiving in this one, because the jumps cares here were great, the bloodiness was great, the acting was great. Everything was great.

And so I give it a 8 for great! I'd say more like a 9 to counter the idiotic 0-3 scores, but hey, not everyone has good taste in horror. Those are probably the same people who gave the god awful Halloween Kills a 10. Smile and Barbarian are the two best horror movies of the year, BY FAR, and I'm sure Terrifier 2 will be even better!… Expand

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GLADIADOROct 10, 2022

Filme com alguns momentos de suspense/terror, e que talvez algumas pessoas possam levar alguns sustos e deixar o final fica aberto pra uma possivel continuação

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DHReviewsNov 19, 2022

Smile is the full bodied follow up to director Parker Finn's initial short film, Laura Hasn't Slept and his directorial debut. Following quite literally in the footsteps of the previous effort, Smile broadens the titular premise into a fullySmile is the full bodied follow up to director Parker Finn's initial short film, Laura Hasn't Slept and his directorial debut. Following quite literally in the footsteps of the previous effort, Smile broadens the titular premise into a fully fleshed out and enjoyable horror piece. Standout performances include the lead of Sosie Bacon, supporting actor Kyle Gallner, and the ever illustrious but underused Robin Weigert. While the film dips several toes into well worn genre tropes, is a tad overlong, and will not be amongst its more groundbreaking peers, Smile brings it's own color to the spectrum and it stands out from the majority of the pack of this years horror/thriller offerings.… Expand

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Badgerryan27Oct 9, 2022

Pretty good. I enjoyed it. Had some great scared and suspenseful moments. There was a lot of cliche moments but it did overcome that with some really cool moments and I really liked the way it did wrap up even though it was a little predictable.

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yamila_Oct 24, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It could have been better. Not a great ending, was quite disappointing, the acting was cool tho.… Expand

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admprincipalSep 30, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a good movie, I recommend everyone to watch it, a great horror movie in a year with many failures, great performances, especially from the protagonist.… Expand

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GinaKOct 12, 2022

A crazy but fascinating film about a crazy person – or someone who is possessed. Very well done. Are you watching a film – or were you actually possessed by this strange person for 90 minutes or so? You may never know.

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jamessOct 9, 2022

With hints of It Follows and maybe The Ring. Smile is an effective, if not entirely original, horror film. Sosie Bacon, yes, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's daughter, takes center stage as a psychologist who encounters a patient who comesWith hints of It Follows and maybe The Ring. Smile is an effective, if not entirely original, horror film. Sosie Bacon, yes, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's daughter, takes center stage as a psychologist who encounters a patient who comes to a tragic end. Afterwards, she questions what she sees as she experiences more individuals with the creepy smile. Maybe a couple too many, but the jump scares are earned and the sense of foreboding is present throughout.… Expand

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Imparcial92Nov 8, 2022

Sólo escribo esto para darle mis más sincera enhorabuena al director por conseguir lo que no han logrado en una década ninguna película de terror, dejarme jodidamente perturbado al acabarla. Más por favor

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RompeNalgasSep 30, 2022

First movie to make me jump in the theater movie was gas but ther was ppl giving bop in the back so thats all we heard sometimes.

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LittlegizmoOct 5, 2022

amazing terrifying inovative fun spooky scary and very original... the ending is epic and its already a cult classic.. enjoy

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manningn15Oct 18, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smile is definitely one of the best horror movies I've seen. The sound and music was just exceptional, it made this one of the most unnerving movies I've ever seen and things I've ever heard. Parker Finn's direction and writing was just outstanding; loved the use of misdirection and the underlying theme of struggling with trauma and mental health issues and how it can eat away at you and not only hurt you but others around you if you can't find a way to deal with it. Sosie Bacon's performance was just stellar and I also Caitlin Stasey gave a pretty great performance too. The practical effects for the The Smile Monstrosity was awesome and so creepy. Smile really was so much more then I expected.… Expand

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BeardedYodaOct 8, 2022

If you were to go back in time to a month ago and tell me that Smile was actually a pretty decent movie, I would have either thought you were severely mentally ill or a figment of my imagination. That being said, it's true - Smile is a prettyIf you were to go back in time to a month ago and tell me that Smile was actually a pretty decent movie, I would have either thought you were severely mentally ill or a figment of my imagination. That being said, it's true - Smile is a pretty decent horror movie. It is not a perfect film, but it's fun and has some oddly interesting and disturbing sequences that I found entertaining. I would actually recommend watching Smile if you're into horror films or want to see something spooky this October, you'll probably like it.… Expand

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O3liveonNov 20, 2022

I went into this expecting yet another dumb B movie horror movie. Which I love those, but it seems as though they're all just so stupid. I was however, very surprised by this one. The acting was great! The writing, cinematography and editingI went into this expecting yet another dumb B movie horror movie. Which I love those, but it seems as though they're all just so stupid. I was however, very surprised by this one. The acting was great! The writing, cinematography and editing were all top notch. Awesome atmospheric score. It had some jump scares but it in no way relied on them at all. I loved the ending and thought it was genuinely pretty creepy. I'm not sure if I would've liked it as much if I thought it was gonna be what the trailers made it look like. They made it seem like another waste of money. But, I came out of this very happy and impressed. Didn't waste my money here at all. I'll be watching out for Parker Finn's next projects from here on out. Well done team, you made a good horror movie.… Expand

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gyorggyNov 4, 2022

It's simple, tense and full of really cool jump scares. Very good actors and for me it really works. I don't get scared easily but somehow this movie captivated me. Sometimes is predictible but it didn't bother me. I don't know if i was inIt's simple, tense and full of really cool jump scares. Very good actors and for me it really works. I don't get scared easily but somehow this movie captivated me. Sometimes is predictible but it didn't bother me. I don't know if i was in the right mood or something but 'm glad i had a good experience and i never felt bored.… Expand

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AshenWonOct 8, 2022

As a longtime fan of horror, who has been disappointed with horror films as of the past 10-15 years, I feel this film revitalised and redeemed the genre.

There is some terrifying and disturbing content in this. Well paced and timedAs a longtime fan of horror, who has been disappointed with horror films as of the past 10-15 years, I feel this film revitalised and redeemed the genre.

There is some terrifying and disturbing content in this. Well paced and timed jump-scares and reality twisting psychological fear turned up to 11. Great storyline, casting and a soundscape, straight out of a fever dream.

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APenNameAndThatOct 2, 2022

This movie is a work of genius! I’m a psychiatrist, too. The ending, the jump scares, all of it.

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DOWNEY2010Sep 30, 2022

Great horror flick with creepy scenes and great acting by the lead actress.

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erolsabadoshNov 8, 2022

Wow, this film really scared me! I thought this was very well done all around. It's basically a curse movie like The Ring with a lot of psychological themes that's extremely well acted and directed. Highly recommend.

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SmashingReviewsOct 25, 2022

Very captivating and beautifully executed. The amount of jumpscares and fake calls throughout the movie is very well balanced. It might well be of the best horror movies of the last decade.

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CameronBFunnyOct 16, 2022

Eerie, immersive, genuinely terrifying. The movie's premise will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. From this point forward, I will recommend SMILE to anyone who says, "Horror movies aren't what they used to be."
A trueEerie, immersive, genuinely terrifying. The movie's premise will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. From this point forward, I will recommend SMILE to anyone who says, "Horror movies aren't what they used to be."
A true modern classic; in my opinion.… Expand

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joyalNov 16, 2022

the vibe ,mood and atmosphere will give you chills ,that is the interesting part ,haunting and terrific ! outstanding performance from sosie , excellent making ,music ,shots, script and direction all are right fit . if you want to enjoy athe vibe ,mood and atmosphere will give you chills ,that is the interesting part ,haunting and terrific ! outstanding performance from sosie , excellent making ,music ,shots, script and direction all are right fit . if you want to enjoy a different level of horrifying experience and bring SMILE on your face ,this one is perfect choice !… Expand

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vancityboyNov 22, 2022

Now this is how you make a Directorial debut! This movie was way better than it should have been and was a horror/thriller with a final act that delivers a jaw dropping experience. It is one of the best horror films i've seen in a while. INow this is how you make a Directorial debut! This movie was way better than it should have been and was a horror/thriller with a final act that delivers a jaw dropping experience. It is one of the best horror films i've seen in a while. I will be picking this up on blurry day 1. loved this… Expand

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FelipePedro07Oct 15, 2022

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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alejandro970Oct 5, 2022

A famous comedian said this: smile and the world will smile with you. It is not like this? Although the fresh ideas of the horror genre could well be counted on the fingers, it is always good to see them, like this one that explores the ideaA famous comedian said this: smile and the world will smile with you. It is not like this? Although the fresh ideas of the horror genre could well be counted on the fingers, it is always good to see them, like this one that explores the idea of a supposed curse, transmitting to the viewer the anguish of the protagonist, and with a macabre ending... with the possibility sequel? Who knows!… Expand

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BradMorganSep 30, 2022

Within the genre, this film is exactly what makes me shudder. The build-up of tension, jump scares and performances of the main character make this a memorable horror film.

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JamonHDOct 23, 2022

I liked this movie so much that I had to watch it twice this week. It shocked the hell out of me, but i'm glad that i didnt watched the trailer because it spoiled to many good scenes of the movie. The pacing is pretty nice, the main characterI liked this movie so much that I had to watch it twice this week. It shocked the hell out of me, but i'm glad that i didnt watched the trailer because it spoiled to many good scenes of the movie. The pacing is pretty nice, the main character is well written and acted. There are quite a lot of jump scares in this movie, but I liked nearly all of them. The sound design and music is on point and the camera work is pretty unique. The end was a bit mindblowing, but for what it wanted to be, a little too huge. One cgi effect wasn't looking that much, but what schould they do with 17 million dollar. If I should pick one "boring" scene, it would be the prison scene, but every other scene is more tense than mc donalds beef if someone understands what I mean. All in all one of the best horror movies of this year!… Expand

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luuhoangkiemNov 14, 2022

One of the most terrifying horror movies I have ever seen. The messages that this film wishes to convey are not about the evil entity known as Smile, but about the negative consequences of traumatic syndromes.

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PanchogulSep 30, 2022

Por dejarme llevar por el escepticismo, no la fui a ver al cine, ese fue mi gran error.

La experiencia en casa a medianoche fue bastante terrorífica como no me lo esperaba, la banda sonora es espeluznante, la actuación de Sosie Bacon es muyPor dejarme llevar por el escepticismo, no la fui a ver al cine, ese fue mi gran error.

La experiencia en casa a medianoche fue bastante terrorífica como no me lo esperaba, la banda sonora es espeluznante, la actuación de Sosie Bacon es muy efectiva y nunca decae el ritmo de la historia, el final era de esperarse, no había otra solución, la más aterradora del año, le gana por poco a Nope y a Scream.… Expand

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NavyBeanOct 10, 2022

Could have been a "Rosemary's Baby" type classic but the director opted for a studio/sequel ending. A shame. And the monster is ridiculous.