The follow-up film, Smile 2 (2024), moves past simply exploring the supernatural affliction to offer a horror story that’s more focused on psychological and emotional elements—specifically trauma, feelings of responsibility, and a decline in mental stability. The characters are better developed this time around, and there are disturbing visual effects combined with solid technical work, which makes the sequel better …

The movie’s noticeably better than its predecessor due to two factors: (1) Parker Finn, who wrote and directed it, had a larger budget of $11 million thanks to the success his 2022 film enjoyed at the box office, and (2) Naomi Scott delivers a much stronger performance than Sosie Bacon did as the main character, Skye Riley. When considering how it stacks up against other films, it draws inspiration from the Japane…

I really don’t care about the tour! Naomi Scott completely surprised me—you were fantastic in this film! The initial Smile was a welcome and original horror movie, and thankfully, this follow-up doesn’t let anyone down. It's difficult to discuss specifics without giving things away, but there are some unexpected turns that made me want to rewatch the movie immediately just to be certain I hadn’t overlooked anythi…

This film felt like a noticeable step up from the initial movie. Naomi Scott’s performance as Skye Riley is remarkable; she manages to convey genuine feeling and nuance, which makes her character's story captivating and easy to connect with. The increased budget of $28 million—a rise from the first film's $17 million—is clearly visible in the better production values. The initial prologue stands out as especially …

It was a genuinely frightening film.

I thought the initial First Smile film was really strong, and I had concerns that the sequel might not live up to it—that’s often the case. However, Smile 2 turned out to be a wonderful follow-up, and it absolutely didn't let me down. I am quite happy with how Smile 2 came together; they did an excellent job.

My recollection of the initial Smile movie centers on its decline following that introductory sequence involving a patient. I wasn’t planning on seeing a sequel until Naomi Scott’s involvement was announced, and I thought, "Okay, that's... acceptable." Now, I'm anticipating the next installment. Naomi Scott essentially held this film together through her acting.

This horror movie is ideal for having on while doing things like making TikToks—I’m not really sure what else to say about it. It seems like the script was written using text abbreviations and emojis. I don't know if this is a Blumhouse production, and honestly, I didn’t feel invested enough to look into it. If you watched the first one, you already understand the premise: predictable “jump scares” that depend on …

This one is better than the first film. Naomi Scott really shines; her portrayal feels genuine and she gives everything to the part, which noticeably improves the movie itself. The other actors are solid too, like Rosemarie DeWitt, but *Smile 2* truly belongs to Scott. The length might stretch on a bit longer than necessary, though that’s not a significant problem overall. What's shown onscreen mostly prevents …

Smile 2 establishes itself not just as the top horror film released this year, but also among the strongest sequels to emerge recently, building on everything that contributed to the initial movie's widespread popularity. The narrative delves into themes of trauma, grief, and regret, with a growing emotional weight that enhances the intriguing horror aspects and results in a truly memorable viewing experience. Naomi …