Smile 2 takes the chilling phenomenon from the first movie to a new level as global pop sensation Skye Riley (played by a charismatic and captivating Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Moving on from Smile’s ...

Parker Finn follows his surprise 2022 hit about a malevolent spirit that jumps hosts via a diabolical grin, this time infecting a troubled pop star with a ton of trauma to feed on.

Naomi Scott had no idea what she was in for. It was several years after her breakout performance as Jasmine in 2019’s Aladdin and she had just received a script by director Parker Finn about a new character he had created – a tortured pop star named Skye Riley.

The new horror sequel from writer/director Parker Finn is a suitably bigger companion piece to its predecessor. Where Smile focused on the everyday traumas that people can carry with them, Smile 2 steps it up to the celebrity level,

Smile 2 not only proves to be the best horror movie of 2024, but it also stands out as one of the best horror sequels in recent years.

Arguably best known for playing Disney princess Jasmine in the live-action adaptation of Aladdin, actor Naomi Scott's latest movie is certainly on the other end of the spectrum. In the much anticipated horror sequel Smile 2,

Naomi Scott’s role in "Smile 2" is not just about scares but is also a haunting portrayal of a global pop superstar unraveling under the weight of trauma. In playing Skye Riley, Scott tapped into the chilling realities behind stardom as her character battles supernatural horrors.