Sosie Bacon as Dr. Rose Cotter, featuring Jessie T. Usher , Kyle Gallner , and Kal Penn .

Dr. Rose Cotter, a dedicated therapist, witnesses a patient's bizarre and traumatic suicide involving a terrifying, fixed grin. Following the incident, she is plagued by increasingly disturbing visions of people smiling at her in an uncanny, malevolent way. As her life unravels, Rose discovers she is the latest host of an that feeds on trauma and forces its victims to commit gruesome public acts to pass the curse to a witness. Critical & Audience Reception

The film gained viral fame for a marketing stunt where actors were hired to sit behind home plate at MLB games and smile creepily into the cameras.

The film received generally positive reviews, holding an on Rotten Tomatoes .

Critics praised Sosie Bacon’s intense performance, the unsettling atmosphere, and the practical effects used for the "Monstrosity".

Due to its success, a sequel, Smile 2 , was released in 2024 starring Naomi Scott. A third installment is currently in active development.

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