31 Horror Movies You Must Watch This October 2022
26. Smile
Hands up if you watched the trailer for Smile and dismissed it as another lame-brained horror schlock-fest in the vein of Truth or Dare.
In one of the most unexpected genre glow-ups in recent memory, Parker Finn's assured debut is a shockingly compelling piece of work.
Directed with surprising restraint and brilliantly performed by lead actress Sosie Bacon, Smile incredibly gives audiences an experience that's both genuinely suspenseful and thoughtful.
Sure, it's not as gory as the marketing might suggest, but if you're in the mood for a more patient, at times quiet genre romp, Smile is a ludicrously pleasant surprise. More studio-backed horror like this, please.
Smile is out now in cinemas.