14/40
When the glass is shown at her feet, she is wearing socks
Synopsis
After witnessing a bizarre and traumatic incident involving a female patient, a psychiatrist becomes increasingly convinced that she is being menaced by a strange entity. A couple of days before the film’s September 30, 2022 release, actors from the film appeared at several baseball games, sitting behind home plate, motionless and smiling while staring into the camera, motionless despite fans in the audience being understandably concerned, while wearing Smile t-shirts. Another soon appeared in the background with the crowd during the Today show. At about the 31-minute mark, Rose breaks a glass as the alarm goes off.
Rose Cotter: What are you?
A few seconds later, as she checks the door, she is wearing lace-up shoes. Depending on what happens later at a party, there are several continuity issues that may not be “mistakes” or “errors” but may actually be deliberate to show “breaks” in Rose’s consciousness/sanity… Why are you doing this to me? The Monstrosity: Because Your Mind Is So Enticing.
When would the heart-racing adrenaline end?
The opening and closing Paramount logos have a curved smile-shaped line at the base of the mountain. Featured in Chris Stuckmann’s Movie Reviews: Smile (2022). LollipopWritten by Beverly Ross & Julius Dixon Performed by The Chordettes. I literally just wanted to rip my heart out.
The cinematography was incredible, loved the lighting
The sound was out of this world, so don’t miss the “special sound” introductions. In my opinion, it was a fresh and unpredictable horror, along with the barbaric pairing of some of the best horror movies, I would say, of the past two years. Watch it and really think about the moral here. There was more to the story than was brought to light.
Solid movie, great acting
Those who call this a rewatch fest don’t understand the meaning of popcorn movie. Just good old classic horror that keeps you on the edge of your seat continually guessing.