Smile

The narrative opens with a young girl finding her mother's lifeless body in an untidy bedroom. This traumatic experience marks the beginning of her lifelong struggles with trauma and mental health issues.

Fast forward to the present, Rose Cotter, now an adult and a therapist, navigates the complexities of human nature through her profession. Despite her expertise in helping others, she grapples with her unresolved trauma from her past.

Rose's day takes a dark turn when she encounters Carl, a manic patient who is deeply fixated on mortality. His erratic behavior and fear of death foreshadow the horrors that Rose will soon face.

Laura Weaver, a troubled young woman, arrives at Rose's office claiming to be haunted by a supernatural entity after witnessing her professor’s self-harm. As she describes her torment, the gravity of her emotional turmoil leaves Rose shaken and worried.

Desperate for support, Rose reaches out to two detectives, including her ex-boyfriend Joel, to discuss her concerns about Laura's claims. This moment illustrates Rose's vulnerability as her professional and personal life starts to unravel.

The tension in Rose's life intensifies during a dinner with her sister Holly and her husband Greg. Misunderstandings and emotional undercurrents surface, further complicating Rose's already fragile mental state.

During a subsequent meeting with Carl, an unsettling moment occurs where his synchronized grin with Laura's creates an atmosphere of foreboding. Carl ominously warns Rose, 'You're going to die!', heightening her sense of dread.

As Rose prepares a gift for her friend Jackson, she is again confronted by the image of Laura with her unnerving smile. Upon returning home, a startling event triggers her security alarm, leading her to question her perception of reality.

The birthday celebration for Jackson descends into chaos when he uncovers a horrific surprise in Rose's intended gift. Despite Rose’s attempts to explain herself, confusion and hysteria engulf the atmosphere, leaving her feeling powerless.

Dr. Morgan, noticing Rose’s distress, encourages her to reassess her mental state. However, her ride home with Trevor only breeds further doubt and isolation, illustrating the deepening crisis in her life.

In an effort to understand her trauma, Rose turns to her former therapist, Dr. Madeline Northcott. Through their sessions, Rose begins to confront her fears related to her mother's suicide, gaining insight but also feeling vulnerable.

Haunted by her experiences, Rose discovers audio recordings from her session with Laura. The unsettling sounds prompt her to investigate further, leading her to Laura's professor and unveiling a dark history tied to death and trauma.

Rose learns from Gabriel Munoz's widow that he saw visions of a malevolent entity after confronting the trauma of his student’s death. This revelation fuels the unraveling mystery and connects the dots of trauma that haunt Rose's life.

Determined to confront the malevolent entity, Rose encounters Robert Talley, the only survivor of the curse. His harrowing story challenges Rose’s resolve and compels her to grapple with her own inner demons and past.

After returning home, Rose faces the horrifying entity, which takes on an appearance mimicking her mother. In a climactic confrontation, Rose sets the figure ablaze, fleeing with a sense of triumph, only to realize she is trapped in an unending nightmare.