Smile 2

Smile 2

Year: 2024

Runtime: 2 h 7 m

Language: english

Director: Parker Finn

Echo Score: 75

Budget: $28M

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While preparing for a global tour, pop star Skye Riley begins experiencing frightening and unsettling events. As the horrors escalate and the pressures of fame intensify, she must confront a disturbing past in an attempt to regain control and prevent her life from spiraling out of control.

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Timeline – Smile 2 (2024)

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1

Rose Cotter's Suicide

The tragic suicide of Rose Cotter sends shockwaves through the lives of those around her. It sets off a chain of horrifying events as the curse of the Smile Entity begins to spread.

One week prior Unknown Location
2

Joel Confronts Criminals

Ex-police officer Joel finds himself in a precarious situation as he desperately attempts to confront a pair of criminals to transfer the Smile Entity's curse. A chaotic shootout ensues, resulting in the death of both criminals, witnessed only by a local drug dealer named Lewis.

Criminals' Hideout
3

Joel's Tragic End

In the midst of chaos, Joel tries to escape the scene but meets a tragic fate when he is fatally struck by a truck. His demise further illustrates the far-reaching consequences of the Smile Entity's curse.

Unknown Location
4

Skye's Comeback Preparation

Pop star Skye Riley prepares for her much-anticipated comeback tour while grappling with the trauma of losing her boyfriend Paul. Her struggle against substance abuse hangs heavy in her mind as she navigates her way back to stardom.

New York City
5

Visit to Lewis

Skye decides to sneak away and visit the drug dealer Lewis, after injuring her back during rehearsals. Upon her arrival, she is horrified to witness Lewis succumb to the curse, bludgeoning himself to death.

Lewis's Residence
6

The Start of Hallucinations

As Skye embarks on her preparations for the tour, her mental state deteriorates as she begins to experience chilling hallucinations of grinning faces. The influence of the Smile Entity starts to loom ominously over her.

Skye's Dressing Room
7

Charity Event Pressure

Under the pressure of her mother Elizabeth, Skye reluctantly attends a charity event organized by music executive Darius. The event becomes a stage for her unraveling as she encounters an unsettling apparition of her deceased boyfriend.

Charity Event Hall
8

Morris's Revelation

In search of answers, Skye meets Morris, a nurse who has lost his brother to the Smile Entity. He reveals the horrifying truth that the only escape from the curse is through murder, filling Skye with dread and confusion.

Bar
9

Fatal Confrontation

Skye experiences a terrifying encounter with the Smile Entity, which cleverly disguises itself as her background dancers. This shocking moment leads her to become unconscious after suffering a concussion.

Rehearsal Studio
10

Wellness Facility Clashes

After her erratic behavior lands her in a wellness facility, Skye clashes with her mother, Elizabeth. The confrontation escalates when Skye realizes that the Smile Entity has taken the form of her mother, leading to a horrifying outcome.

Wellness Facility
11

Desperate Escape

Fearing for her life, Skye seizes a gun from a security guard and escapes the facility. With the help of her friend Gemma, she plans to seek refuge and answers from Morris amid the chaos surrounding her.

Wellness Facility
12

Meeting at the Pizzeria

Skye meets Morris at an abandoned pizzeria where he prepares to stop her heart for eight minutes to rid her of the entity's curse. As they prepare for this desperate measure, danger lurks nearby.

Abandoned Pizzeria
13

Confronting the Entity

During this crucial meeting, Skye is attacked by the Smile Entity, which overpowers her and traps her in a freezer. The dire circumstances escalate as she struggles against the malevolent force that haunts her.

Abandoned Pizzeria
14

Opening Night Catastrophe

On the night of her comeback tour, Skye takes the stage but is confronted by a horrifying version of herself. Succumbing to the entity's grip, she unwittingly allows it to take control of her, leading to a grotesque act.

Concert Venue
15

Passing the Curse

In a shocking climax, the possessed Skye stabs herself with a microphone on stage, transferring the curse to her horrified audience members, including Darius and Joshua. The night of celebration turns into a nightmare as chaos erupts.

Concert Venue

Last Updated: October 24, 2024 at 08:12

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