265: Smile (2022)
March 31, 2023
265: Smile (2022)
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This week we face our trauma by checking out Smile (2022). We dissect its similarities with past psychological horror films, unpack the nuance of its cinematography, and debate the quality of its ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...

This week we face our trauma by checking out Smile (2022). We dissect its similarities with past psychological horror films, unpack the nuance of its cinematography, and debate the quality of its ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:10.


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Smile (2022)

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Laura Hasn’t Slept

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7 Ways to Beat the Monster in Smile

The It Follows Survival Guide


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