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Expanding lore is a key element in horror sequels, and it’s something that I pondered heavily going into my screening of writer/director Parker Finn’s Smile 2. Revisiting the original in the days before,

The horror film also struck a chord with critics, with Smile currently sitting at a strong 80% on Rotten Tomatoes. With success like this, Paramount was quick to get a sequel into production, and only two years later,

"Smile 2" stars Naomi Scott as a pop star who gets infected with the demonic curse from the first film, resulting in a horrifying and funny trip.

"Smile 2" is more bonkers than the first film, and it even has something interesting to say through those gritted-teeth grins.

"Smile 2" is a flash-cut horror parable, but the story it's telling is that pop fame makes you crazy. Though the movie is hardly subtle, Parker Finn has become a clever enough filmmaker to make reality feel like a hallucination and hallucinations feel like reality.

One hit horror sequel deserves another, and Art the Clown won’t be the only one smiling this weekend. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview. Despite the huge success of Damien Leone‘s “Terrifier 3,

A pop star is put through an unholy nightmare that will make audiences go wild. No, Lady Gaga is not involved.

Kyre’ Eppenger, general manager of Galaxy Theatres Legends, spoke with KOLO 8 Morning Break’s Katey Roshetko about this week’s movie line up, including: “Smile 2” and “Goodrich.” Spooky Series: Flashback Cinema: Family Fun Pack Giveaway: This segment is sponsored by Galaxy Theatres.