It has been just over a year since Smile became a smash hit at the box office, and now, a sequel to the small-budget psychological horror film is officially on the way. Smile 2 was actually confirmed to be in development at CinemaCon back in April 2023.

Is there a new Smile coming out?

I also want to find some new ways to scare them and unnerve them." In April 2023, Paramount Pictures officially announced at CinemaCon 2023 that a sequel has been green-lit and was in pre-production, with Parker Finn once again serving as writer and director. Smile 2 is scheduled to be released on October 18, 2024.

Is Smile movie part of a series?

Due to its success, the horror film "Smile", starring Sosie Bacon, will have a sequel. Director Parker Finn is currently developing "Smile 2". The horror film Smile, directed by Parker Finn and starring Sosie Bacon, released in France on September 28, 2022, will be getting a sequel.

What does the ending of Smile mean?

Her mind shut down and gave her a false happy ending. That is what the Smile ending explained. Forget about Rose leaving and believing she had escaped her fate. The trick here was making the audience believe she had won, and then pulling back the curtains and revealing she never escaped and was doomed.

Who is the monster at the end of Smile?

The grief monster rips off its skin, revealing its horrible, true form, then snaps open Rose's mouth, crawling inside of her. Fully possessed by the demon, Rose douses herself in gasoline and sets herself on fire — just as the real Joel bursts inside her home and witnesses her death, becoming the next victim.

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What is the demon in Smile?

The Smile Entity as it strangles Rose, and its most infamous quote. You can't escape your own mind, Rose. The Smile Entity, also called The Monstrosity or simply The Smile Demon, is the main antagonist of the 2020 horror short film Laura Hasn't Slept, as well as its 2022 film adaptation/sequel Smile.

Is there anything after Smile movie?

There is nothing extra during, or after, the end credits of Smile.

Does Rose survive in Smile?

Why Rose Dies In Smile's Ending. Rose dies in Smile's ending because she was only able to overpower the entity once.

Is there an alternate ending to Smile?

In the end, Smile has all three of those endings. Rose brutally stabs a terrified patient to death at her hospital in front of her screaming boss, Morgan (Kal Penn). But that turns out to be a dream she's having while passed out in her car in front of the hospital, and she flees the hospital and Morgan in horror.

How can I watch Smile 2023?

Where to watch Smile. Watch Smile with a subscription on Paramount Plus, Amazon Prime Video, rent on Vudu, Apple TV, or buy on Vudu, Apple TV.

Why did Netflix remove Smile?

Smile is not on Netflix, and, because it's going to Paramount+, it likely will not be on Netflix any time soon. Sorry!

Why is Smile rated R?

The MPAA rating has been assigned for “strong violent content and grisly images, and language.” The Kids-In-Mind.com evaluation includes a couple of kisses and hugs, many scenes of gruesome suicides and attempted murders including a man gutting himself with garden sheers, a woman setting herself on fire and a woman ...

Why is there a lollipop at the end of Smile?

Finn says the face at 1:48:20 is a “true look at the evil thing that's been hiding behind all the smiles.” They called the entity Lollipop — thus explaining the use of The Chordettes' “Lollipop” at the start of the end credits — and this is what happens at the end of every cycle as the beast physically enters the ...

What is the trauma in Smile?

Trauma as contagion

Her mental illness is to be avoided or sidelined. Her sister, Holly (Gillian Zinser), turns her away, confessing she's spent decades trying to move on from their traumatic childhood (their mother committed suicide). Rose's erratic behavior reminds her of their mother's mental illness.

Who does Rose pass the Smile to?

She pours it on herself and lights a match. After spending our time seeing things from Rose's perspective, often in uncomfortably closeup shots, we see her final moments through Joel's eyes, who can't look away despite his horror. The curse has now been passed on to him.

Does Rose have a mental illness in Smile?

Smile clearly wants the audience to see the connection between Rose's curse and mental illness. Throughout the movie, characters use therapy buzzwords and often suggest that Rose's mental state is a result of her genetics and past trauma.

What happens to Rose's cat in Smile?

Rose begins experiencing hallucinations induced by the demon. Shortly after, she has trouble finding her cat, Mustache, and its tragic fate is revealed during her nephew's birthday party. The boy opens Rose's present to discover her cat's dead body.

What does Trevor do in Smile?

Trevor. Trevor, Rose's fiancé, is warm and supportive, defending her against Holly and Greg when they criticize her job choice and consoling her when she comes home distraught after Laura's apparent suicide.

Is the new movie Smile an 18?

Rated R for strong violent content and grisly images, and language.

Is Smile a prequel or sequel?

Smile was based on Finn's original short film from 2019 titled Laura Hasn't Slept, which starred Reign's Caitlin Stasey as Laura Weaver and The Walking Dead's Lew Temple as Dr. Parsons. It served as a prequel to the feature-length adaptation, with Stasey briefly reprising her role.

Is Smile the #1 movie?

In a banner year for Paramount Pictures', Smile is the studio's sixth #1 movie of 2022.

Who killed the cat in Smile?

While its MO was for Rose to harm herself, the demon was also capable of physically interacting with the real world, as shown by the twist of it impersonating Dr. Madeline and attacking Rose. Thus, the monster could have feasibly killed Rose's cat.

What is the scary tall thing in Smile?

The physical creature was a 9-foot-tall monstrosity that required a performer inside it and puppeteers to operate the gangly limbs, Finn says.

Why is there so much pink in Smile?

With the colors, we wanted to do something unusual. We had read this study that was from back in the sixties where they found out that this sort of Pepto Bismol pink color somehow was supposed to make violent inmates less violent. So my production designer, Lester Cohen, and I, really grabbed onto that.