358: Smile 2 (2024)
358: Smile 2 (2024)
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 jum…
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358: Smile 2 (2024)
October 22, 2024

358: Smile 2 (2024)

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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...

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)

Smile 2 Director Reveals the 'Tragic' Pop Stars Who Inspired the Terrifying Sequel

Smile 2 director cast Jack Nicholson's son in homage to The Shining: 'Looks exactly like Jack'

Smile 2 Ending Explained: Does the New Horror Movie Set Up a Smile 3?

‘Smile 2’ Director Breaks Down the Wild Ending, Potential Sequels and Drawing Inspiration From Pop Stars Like Taylor Swift

‘Smile 2’ Director on Taking Inspiration From the “Kubrick Stare” and Possible Future of Franchise

B-side

Top 10 Most Horrifying Smiles in Horror Movies

Favorite Modern "Curse" Movies? - Reddit

Dominique Dunne

Monsters TV Series

Maika Monroe Teases ‘It Follows’ Sequel Script Is “Bigger And Darker And More F***ed Up”


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