Smile 2, the sequel to the 2022 film that terrorized audiences with an invisible monster that only disappears when a bystander is traumatized, has been released with a new trailer. The trailer showcases an intense and suspenseful storyline, similar to M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming film Trap, which follows an up-and-coming pop star facing unexpected challenges.
Directed by Parker Finn, who created the first film, Smile 2 expands on its eerie premise of a trauma-harvesting entity that smiles at the viewer unsettlingly, reminiscent of Richard D. James on an Aphex Twin album cover. The cast includes Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Raúl Castillo, Dylan Gelula and Ray Nicholson.
The plot revolves around global pop sensation Skye who encounters increasingly terrifying and unexplained events leading her to confront her dark past in order to regain control of her life amidst the pressures of fame. As part of the marketing strategy for Smile 2, the studio has created a fictional pop star persona for Skye complete with original music for streaming and an Instagram page run by an obsessive fan.
While reactions to the unsettling concept are varied, Smile 2 reflects the surreal nature of happiness in 2024. For more entertainment news updates on Marvel’s latest releases Star Wars Star Trek DC Universe Doctor Who are available to keep fans informed on upcoming releases and developments in the entertainment industry.
