Horror sequel Smile 2 trailer has debuted behind closed doors, showcasing its grin-tastic premise with a popstar twist
Apr. 12, 2024Get ready to Smile again
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It’s time to put on a happy face. The Smile sequel, starring Aladdin’s Naomi Scott, has been given a first look at this year’s CinemaCon.
Slash Filmhas the scoop on the footage, which only premiered to those at the event. In it, Scott plays a popstar who is confronted by a sinister man (Lukas Gage) who breaks into her dressing room and – you guessed it – flashes a smile at her.
The pained grins don’t stop, either. A fan with braces also smiles at Scott’s popstar in the Smile sequel, which the outlet describes as looking “flashier” than its predecessor.
The movie ended with Joel, played by Kyle Gallner, having the curse passed on to him by lead Rose (Sosie Bacon). Joel returns for the sequel – meaning this twisted tale of horror tag continues.
Curiously, this isn’t the only gory big release set at a pop concert coming your way.M Night Shyamalan’s new movie Trapsees Josh Hartnett attending a concert with his daughter – only to discover the police are there to track down a serial killer. Plot twist: it’s actually Hartnett’s character, who must seemingly slash his way out of a horror thriller that sounds like Saw meets the Eras Tour. Let’s hope both hit the high notes…
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