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"SMILE" Movie Review: A Horror Masterpiece or a Trauma-Core Cash Grab?
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Jarrett
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Season 3
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Episode 28
Creepy grins. Lingering trauma. A curse you can’t outrun.
In this episode, we dissect Parker Finn’s viral horror hit SMILE—and ask the question: is it more than just jump scares and marketing hype? We break down its unsettling atmosphere, Sosie Bacon’s gripping performance, and the deeper themes hiding behind all those unnerving smiles. Does SMILE genuinely explore trauma and mental illness, or does it just use them as horror window dressing? From cinematography choices to that controversial ending, we leave no scare—or symbol—unturned.
Tune in for a brutally honest take on whether SMILE is a modern horror standout or just another trauma-core trend piece.