Parker Finn‘s “Smile” was an unexpected runaway success when it hit theaters in 2022, grossing over $200 million worldwide on a $17 million budget. It was the kind of event that’s only possible in the horror genre, where a clever premise — in this case, people becoming infected with murderous impulses and creepy grins after watching someone else die in front of them — and strong word of mouth can drive a film to massive success without major stars involved.
It wasn’t long before a sequel was announced, with first time filmmaker Parker Finn returning to the director’s chair. Now, Paramount has unveiled the first trailer for “Smile 2,” which is set to hit theaters on October 18.
