Parker Finn, writer and director of the first part, returns in the sequel starring Naomi Scott.
paramount presented its first trailer of Smile 2 (Smile 2), the sequel to the 2022 horror smash hit.
In the sequel, out October 18, a pop star (Naomi Scott) is driven mad by an evil curse that claims victims in the form of a creepy smile.
Parker Finnwriter and director of the first “Smile”, returns with the actor Kyle Gallner, who played police officer Joel. The film series tells the story of an evil and relentless demon who drives his victims to suicide by appearing as a series of human beings with sinister smiles on their faces.
The first installment concluded with Joel witnessing the horrible death of his ex-girlfriend Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) after she sets herself on fire because of the mysterious smiling demon. Anyone who witnesses another person’s death at the hands of the entity becomes the next victim to commit suicide, meaning Joel could soon face the same fate.
Other cast members include Lukas Gage, Rosemarie DeWitt, Dylan Gelula, Raúl Castillo and Miles Gutiérrez-Riley.
From streaming to cinema
Although it was originally scheduled for an exclusive streaming premiere on Paramount+the studio behind the film gave smile a full theatrical release, a move that paid $217 million at the global box office. The smiling success of the first film undoubtedly convinced Paramount to sign on for another one. If the latest installment can achieve similar results, it could be the start of the newest saga in a long line of classic horror franchises.
After the release of the first film, Finn briefly spoke about the possibility of a sequel: “I think there are still a lot of interesting things to explore in the world of ‘Smile.’ “There are certainly stones I left unturned by design.”
Source: Ambito
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