This Skin-Prickling Horror Hit On Netflix Is A Must-Add To Your Watchlist—Viewers Call It “More Of An Experience”

Netflix has added Smile, the 2022 horror hit that earned over $200M worldwide—critics and fans say it’s not just scary, it’s unforgettable. Here's why.

- June 3, 2025 | 1:06 PM IST

Horror Hit Film Smile On Netflix(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Netflix has added Smile to its lineup, a 2022 horror hit that made a significant impact both at the box office and among genre fans. The movie, starring Sosie Bacon as a therapist whose life spirals after witnessing a disturbing patient’s suicide, dives headfirst into psychological horror. What follows is a steady unraveling of her reality as she becomes haunted by terrifying visions, each more intense than the last.

Smile’s Box Office Triumph

The story builds on Laura Hasn’t Slept, a short film by Parker Finn, who returned to expand his eerie concept into a full-length feature. Smile has earned solid reviews with its unsettling atmosphere and strong performance, and pulled in over $217 million globally (per Box Office Mojo). That success paved the way for a sequel, which arrived in 2024, and a third installment is already in the works. While Smile is streaming on Netflix, the second part is not available on any platform.

Smile: Critics & Viewers’ Reaction

Viewers and critics alike have praised Smile for going beyond surface-level scares. The film currently boasts a whopping 79% score on Tomatometer. The viewers have also shown strong support for the movie, rating it a highly impressive 77%. One viewer said on Rotten Tomatoes, “A scary movie that lives up to the hype. Such a tremendous film that highlights the scope of mental illness for what you can/can’t control. It’s more of an experience than a movie.”

Another echoed, “Sheer scary quality. Nothing like a great horror movie. Superb acting too.” A third added, “One of my recent favorite horror films, it has a new twist with tribute to modern scary plots and monsters. Shocking and scary, fun to watch.”

Smile is now streaming on Netflix.