This feature examines the 2022 psychological horror sensation

Originally intended for a direct-to-streaming release on , Smile (2022) was shifted to a theatrical rollout after achieving exceptionally high scores in test screenings. Directed by Parker Finn in his feature debut, the film serves as a continuation of his 2020 short film, Laura Hasn't Slept . Release Date: September 30, 2022. Production Budget: $17 million.

Smile is a brilliantly disturbing film that deserves to be watched on a big screen or a good monitor, not a pixelated, stolen copy. If you love horror that gets under your skin, rent it officially. You’ll sleep better—or, rather, you won’t sleep at all, but at least you won't worry about a computer virus.