Smile [DVD]

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Smile, one of the biggest surprise hits of the year, is available to stream now on Paramount Plus. Directed by Parker Finn and starring Sosie Bacon ( Mare of Easttown), Smile was released in theaters earlier this year and has finally arrived for streaming. Maher, Kevin. "Smile review — you may be cursed and have to grin and bear it". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460 . Retrieved September 30, 2022. Nichols, Tyler (November 27, 2022). "Smile Interview: Parker Finn (writer/director)". JoBlo . Retrieved February 26, 2023.

Rogers, Kaniya. " 'Smile' is now available to watch at home — here's how to stream the hit horror movie". Business Insider . Retrieved November 29, 2022. Something's Wrong With Rose". Production List. Film & Television Industry Alliance. September 20, 2021 . Retrieved September 20, 2021. The very welcome move from the Criterion Collection to expand into 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc releases in the UK continues into 2024, with the confirmation that Ridley Scott’s Thelma & Louise is set to [...]

The confirmation of Smile 2 is a beacon of excitement for fans of the horror genre. As Paramount Pictures embarks on this new project, the anticipation builds for what could be another thrilling addition to the Smile franchise. With the original film’s director, Parker Finn, already in a deal with Paramount, the sequel is poised to harness the same creative energy that made Smile a standout horror movie. Huston, Caitlin (September 7, 2022). "Paramount Film Chief Plans to Ramp Up Theatrical Release Output". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved September 7, 2022. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 9, 2022). " 'Smile' Posts Best Second Weekend Hold For R-Rated Horror Film After 'Get Out'; Audiences Never Got High On 'Amsterdam' – Sunday AM Box Office". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 9, 2022. Rose tries to patch things up with Trevor but becomes enraged after realizing he has called Madeline to provide psychological intervention without asking Rose first. Upset, she leaves to speak with Holly, who also dismisses Rose's belief in a curse. Holly compares Rose's behavior to their late mother, and Rose accuses Holly of abandoning her before their mother's death. Laura Hasn't Slept was written and directed by Parker Finn in 2019 and later debuted at South by Southwest in 2020. The positive reception at the film festival resulted in Paramount Pictures commissioning the filmmaker for a feature film adaptation, [37] though it was later revealed that the movie is a continuation of the original story. [38] [39] [40]

Mirabal, Marisa (September 24, 2022). " 'Smile' Review: Parker Finn's Supernatural Take on Trauma Will Make You Grimace and Grin". IndieWire . Retrieved September 24, 2022. a b c Davids, Brian (December 9, 2022). "How Parker Finn's 'Smile' Went From Streaming to Theatrical in a Single Night". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved December 9, 2022.

Squires, John (October 8, 2021). "Paramount Players Horror Movie 'Something's Wrong With Rose' Will Star Kyle Gallner and Kal Penn". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved October 8, 2021. Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 9, 2020). "Paramount, Temple Hill Set Feature Version Of Horror Short 'Laura Hasn't Slept' ". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 9, 2020. Scoring 'Smile,' Sans Strings or Synths: How the Composer Made a Horror Hit Even Creepier With an Unusual Instrument". Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. The premise follows Laura as she recounts a series of horrific dreams and hallucinations where she is being pursued by a smiling man to her therapist. As she does so, she begins to realize that she is not where she thinks she is, that she is again experiencing an extra-sensory episode, and that the counselor she is confiding in is actually the entity that has been tormenting her. [37] While the ending of the short film seems to indicate that the character dies, Laura later appears in Smile where she seeks the help of Dr. Rose Cotter; indicating that the resolution to Laura Hasn't Slept was a continued hallucination. The character ultimately sets in motion the events of the full-length film. [38] [39] [40] a b Rubin, Rebecca (September 28, 2022). "Billy Eichner's Gay Rom-Com 'Bros' Takes on Creepy Thriller 'Smile' at Box Office". Variety . Retrieved September 28, 2022.

The film was released for VOD platforms including Paramount+ on November 15, 2022, [18] with a DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD set released on December 13, 2022. [19] Marketing [ edit ] Miska, Brad (June 22, 2022). "The 'Smile' Trailer Is Finally Here and Taunts, "You're Going to Die!" ". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved June 22, 2022. Later, Rose attends a birthday party for her nephew, the son of her older sister, Holly. When he unwraps her present, he finds Rose's dead cat, which has somehow replaced the actual present, horrifying everyone. Rose has a public breakdown and sees a guest smiling unnaturally at her, causing her to fall into a glass coffee table and injure herself. This convinces Rose that she has fallen victim to a curse, although her fiancé Trevor believes she has gone crazy. a b Squires, John (November 30, 2022). " 'Laura Hasn't Slept' – Watch the Original Short Film That Became This Year's 'Smile' [Video]". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved February 26, 2023.Miska, Brad (September 13, 2022). "Beyond Fest Brings 'Hellraiser' to the Big Screen Along With 'Halloween Ends' and 'Christmas Bloody Christmas'!". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved September 13, 2022.

If you want to find more horror movies on Netflix, our helpful guide lists some of the best currently available on the platform. Where to watch the horror movie Smile The short movie later received a wide release as a bonus feature on the home video media release of Smile; Paramount marketed the feature as a " Smile original short film". [41] Finn additionally called the short "the origin" of Smile. [38] [42] Sequel [ edit ] In his free time, Shane loves going for runs and playing with his 16-year-old beagle Butterscotch. Butters for short, she has been the greatest love of his and inspires him everyday, both creatively and emtionally. On top of that, he's now a huge collector. He loves Funko Pop, McFarlane Toys, and Neca's huge line of horror figures. In the last two years he has been going to a lot of conversations to buy an unhealthy amount of figures. This has also allowed him to meet some of his favorite filmmakers/actors like Mike Flanagan, Matthew Lillard, John Carpenter, Grace Caroline Curry, Steve Burns and Kathryn Newton.

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Based on the short film Laura Hasn’t Slept, Smile follows Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) after she experiences a traumatic incident with a patient. Rose can’t explain the strange and increasingly frightening (and bizarre) occurrences that begin plaguing her everyday life after the event and must confront her changing reality before it’s too late to stop it. Hamman, Cody (November 28, 2022). "Smile: Paramount has shared the original short film, Laura Hasn't Slept". JoBlo.com . Retrieved February 26, 2023. a b Moore, Trent (November 30, 2022). " 'Laura Hasn't Slept': Watch the Creepy, 'Elm Street'-esque Short Film that Inspired 'Smile' ". Syfy . Retrieved February 26, 2023.