The eagerly-awaited sequel to the 2022 horror film Smile hits cinemas this week, and the initial reviews are in. The film's logline sets the tone, reading: "About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events." "As Skye struggles to cope with the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, she must confront her dark past to regain control of her life." Critics are unanimous in their praise for the follow-up film, with one reviewer taking to X (formerly Twitter) to write: "Just stepped out of the #Smile2 screening and I'm shaken!
Scariest movie of the year by a mile. Just pure unfettered horror that ups the ante in every way. Gory, mean, and heartbreaking.
Oh, and Naomi Scott is coming for Toni Collette's gig. I said what I said. #paramount". Another fan raved: "SMILE 2 blew me away!
An award-worthy step-up in every way to the original: magnificent cinematography, clever jump scares, bloody, gnarly imagery and thematic depth surrounding grief, trauma and guilt.
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