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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.”
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