This week we’re back in theaters to check out Smile 2 (2024). We examine the evolution of its entity, critique the effectiveness of its jump scares, and analyze the performances of its central characters. In this episode's b-side, we think back to the creepiest smiles in horror history, discuss some of our favorite cursed horror movies, and ponder whether we’re the cursed ones after all. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 24:55.
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Main Episode
265: Smile (2022) (https://www.hackorslash.live/265/)
Smile 2 Director Reveals the 'Tragic' Pop Stars Who Inspired the Terrifying Sequel (https://movieweb.com/smile-2-parker-finn-pop-star-inspiration-britney-spears-amy-winehouse/)
Smile 2 director cast Jack Nicholson's son in homage to The Shining: 'Looks exactly like Jack' (https://ew.com/smile-2-jack-nicholson-son-ray-shining-references-8730568)
Smile 2 Ending Explained: Does the New Horror Movie Set Up a Smile 3? (https://www.ign.com/articles/smile-2-post-credits-scene-ending-explained)
‘Smile 2’ Director Breaks Down the Wild Ending, Potential Sequels and Drawing Inspiration From Pop Stars Like Taylor Swift (https://variety.com/2024/film/news/smile-2-ending-explained-sequel-taylor-swift-1236181875/)
‘Smile 2’ Director on Taking Inspiration From the “Kubrick Stare” and Possible Future of Franchise (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/smile-2-director-kubrick-stare-future-of-franchise-1236032398/)
B-side
Top 10 Most Horrifying Smiles in Horror Movies (https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/top-10-most-horrifying-smiles-in-horror-movies)
Favorite Modern "Curse" Movies? - Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/12bnwv7/favorite_modern_curse_movies/)
Dominique Dunne (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique_Dunne)
Monsters TV Series (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_(American_TV_series))
Maika Monroe Teases ‘It Follows’ Sequel Script Is “Bigger And Darker And More F***ed Up” (https://deadline.com/2024/06/maika-monroe-teases-it-follows-sequel-script-bigger-darker-more-fed-up-1235974706/)
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