You can now watch the opening of “Smile 2” for free — as long as you’re willing to smile, too.
The sequel to Parker Finn‘s 2022 horror feature “Smile,” was released in theaters on Oct. 18, but Paramount has crafted a fun method for fans to watch the first seven minutes of the film without any cost.
With the official launch of a “Smile 2” website on Halloween, fans can immerse themselves in the world of the “Smile” universe by turning on their camera and putting on a grin. If at some point during the seven-minute clip viewers stop smiling, the responsive technology will pause the video.
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Watch the first seven minutes the link here.
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“About to embark on a world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her past,” reads the film’s logline.
The movie’s cast includes Naomi Scott, Kyle Gallner, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Dylan Gelula, Raúl Castillo, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Ray Nicholson, Peter Jacobson, Zebedee Row, Roberts Jekabsons, Sean Stolzen, Margot Weintraub, Drew Barrymore and more.
“Smile 2” is written and directed by Finn who also produces alongside Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner and Robert Salerno. Jonathan Fass serves as co-producer.
As of Oct. 20, the movie was leading the global box office with a $23 million debut. The original film premiered to $22.6 million. “Smile” was initially commissioned for streaming but later moved to a theatrical release, where it grossed $105 million domestically and $217 million globally.
In his review, Variety film critic Owen Gleiberman called “Smile 2” a “horror film that strives to create a genuine emotional center.”
