Smile 2

The special effects are bracingly revolting, the malevolent smiles as creepy as ever. And the film has the added bonus of some killer choreography, in every sense of the word.

While I’m sure I’ll again be in the minority, for all of its obvious strengths, and just like its predecessor, Smile 2 made me angry, and that’s all there is to say.

This is the rare case of a horror sequel that is better than the original.

Finn supplies bigger, even more effective jump-scares than the last time, which will keep the popcorn flying. The sound design booms and rattles, the delusions are even more elaborate and the body horror is even bloodier and more disturbing.

It's got a nicely nasty thing on its tail... it's very entertaining, Friday night crowd-pleasing, give-you-the-shivers fare.

Smile 2 can't quite deliver on the promise of its premise, ultimately relying on the same trick of the original—but it's still a fittingly horrific final twist...

takes the ideas from the first film and uses them to explore completely different characters inhabiting a completely different world

“While there’s a great movie hiding inside a solid one, ‘Smile 2’ remains one of the most demonically entertaining horror films of the year through Finn’s twisted and refreshing style.”

This follow-up’s two biggest strengths are its lead actress and the stunning shooting style.

Smile 2 has some strong performances and cool camera work. However, it also muddles its own lore and takes the predictable route to the obvious conclusions.