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Five Great Horror Sequels to Stream This Week

Sequels are big business in horror. Black Phone 2 emerged victorious at the box office this weekend, while Final Destination Bloodlines shattered records earlier this year. That doesn’t even touch upon recent sequel announcements, including The Revenge of La Llorona and The Wretched Devours. You just can’t keep a horror villain, monster, or boogeyman down […] The post Five Great Horror Sequels to Stream This Week appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

Smile Into Your Webcam to Unlock the First 7 Minutes of ‘Smile 2’ for Free Right Now!

Parker Finn’s Smile 2 is now playing in theaters for Halloween, and Paramount has come up with a really unique way to allow you to watch the film’s first 7 minutes online… for free! An official Smile 2 website has been launched this morning, Bloody Disgusting has exclusively learned, with a clip on the front […] The post Smile Into Your Webcam to Unlock the First 7 Minutes of ‘Smile 2’ for Free Right Now! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
5 min read

‘Smile 2’ Required the Biggest Creature Alec Gillis Has Created Since the ‘Aliens’ Queen [SPOILERS]

Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers for Smile 2. Writer/Director Parker Finn goes bigger and harder in every way when it comes to the horror in Smile 2. That includes the film’s finale, topping the original’s ghastly monstrosity reveal on a much larger scale. The sequel follows global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), who […] The post ‘Smile 2’ Required the Biggest Creature Alec Gillis Has Created Since the ‘Aliens’ Queen [SPOILERS] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
15 min read

‘Smile’ vs. ‘Smile 2’: Which Film Has the More Devastating Grin?

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Smile and Smile 2. Trauma has always been a staple of the horror genre. In his classic (1977) novel The Shining, Stephen King wrote, “Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.” No modern genre creator embodies the darker side […] The post ‘Smile’ vs. ‘Smile 2’: Which Film Has the More Devastating Grin? appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Jenn Adams
2 min read

‘Smile 2’ Tops the First Movie With $46 Million Worldwide Opening

Two years after the first film struck gold at the box office, director Parker Finn is back with Paramount’s sequel Smile 2, which opened wide at the box office over the weekend. Across 3,619 U.S. theaters, Smile 2 topped the box office and swallowed up an estimated $23 million in its domestic debut, the film’s […] The post ‘Smile 2’ Tops the First Movie With $46 Million Worldwide Opening appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
5 min read

‘Smile 2’ – Parker Finn Explains Why the Entity Is Much More Savage This Round [Interview]

Prepare for Parker Finn’s upcoming horror sequel Smile 2 to go bigger and harder when it comes to the horror. The first film scared up $217 million back in 2022, but Finn isn’t coasting for the sequel or holding back when it comes to the scares. Smile 2 opens wide in theaters on October 18, 2024, […] The post ‘Smile 2’ – Parker Finn Explains Why the Entity Is Much More Savage This Round [Interview] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
5 min read

‘Smile 2’ Star Naomi Scott Co-Wrote Many of the Skye Riley Songs Featured in the Movie [Interview]

Naomi Scott (Charlie’s Angels, Power Rangers) stars as global pop sensation Skye Riley embarking on a world tour in Parker Finn’s Smile 2, marking the actor’s first foray into horror. While Skye Riley makes for an extremely complex character for any actor to tackle, Scott handles it with seeming ease while also bringing her singing/songwriting […] The post ‘Smile 2’ Star Naomi Scott Co-Wrote Many of the Skye Riley Songs Featured in the Movie [Interview] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
5 min read

‘Smile 2’ Review – Parker Finn’s Confident Sequel Goes Bigger and Scarier

Parker Finn refuses to take the safest, most obvious path in Smile 2, the follow-up to his 2022 hit film. Adhering to the time-honored tradition of going bigger and harder for the horror sequel, Smile 2 declares itself a far more ruthless and intense journey from its opening sequence, a shockingly violent re-introduction into this […] The post ‘Smile 2’ Review – Parker Finn’s Confident Sequel Goes Bigger and Scarier appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

Final Trailer for ‘Smile 2’ Loads Up On Unhinged Madness and Rave Reviews

Parker Finn’s horror sequel Smile 2 opens wide in theaters on October 18, and Paramount is whetting your appetite even further with the brand new Final Trailer this afternoon. This particular trailer features a bunch of new footage along with the first rave reviews for the horror sequel, which label it “nightmare fuel” as well as […] The post Final Trailer for ‘Smile 2’ Loads Up On Unhinged Madness and Rave Reviews appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
6 min read

NorthwestFEARFest 2024 Lineup Includes ‘Smile 2’, ‘Hush’, ‘Phantom of the Paradise’ and More

Edmonton’s premiere genre film festival, NorthwestFEARFest, is pulling out all the stops this October with six spine-tingling days and nights of new and classic genre cinema haunting Metro Cinema. Running from October 16 to 22, the lineup is peppered with myriad highlights, including the local premiere of Parker Finn’s Smile 2 and a 50th anniversary […] The post NorthwestFEARFest 2024 Lineup Includes ‘Smile 2’, ‘Hush’, ‘Phantom of the Paradise’ and More appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Michael Roffman
2 min read

‘Smile 2’ Tickets Are Now On Sale and We’re Giving Away Two Free Fandango Codes!

Paramount just put tickets for Parker Finn’s upcoming horror sequel Smile 2 up for grabs, and we’re running a giveaway over on Twitter this week to fund your trip to the theater. Smile 2 opens wide in theaters October 18, 2024. Now active on Twitter, our giveaway is for TWO FREE FANDANGO CODES, with ONE WINNER RECEIVING BOTH CODES. […] The post ‘Smile 2’ Tickets Are Now On Sale and We’re Giving Away Two Free Fandango Codes! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

Sam From ‘Trick ‘r Treat’ Stalks in “The Haunting 2024” Event for ‘Modern Warfare III’ and ‘Warzone’ [Trailer]

With The Haunting 2024 now up and running for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Warzone, it’s time to get into the treats. And Sam is at the ready to help out. Available now is the “Tracer Pack: Trick ‘r Treat – Sam” Operator Bundle, which just as the title infers, features Sam from […] The post Sam From ‘Trick ‘r Treat’ Stalks in “The Haunting 2024” Event for ‘Modern Warfare III’ and ‘Warzone’ [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
1 min read

Official ‘Smile 2’ Poster Channels the Sadistic Spirit of Jack Torrance

Paramount debuted the official trailer for Parker Finn’s upcoming horror sequel Smile 2 earlier this week, and today they’re following it up with the latest official poster for the film. Smile 2 opens wide in theaters October 18, 2024. Find the new poster below. In Smile 2, “About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley […] The post Official ‘Smile 2’ Poster Channels the Sadistic Spirit of Jack Torrance appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
1 min read

‘Smile 2’ – Open Wide and Watch the Official Trailer for Paramount’s Horror Sequel

Naomi Scott (Aladdin) leads the cast of returning director Parker Finn’s upcoming horror sequel Smile 2, and Paramount has debuted the brand new official trailer this morning. Smile 2 opens wide in theaters October 18, 2024. Watch the new trailer below. In Smile 2, “About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye […] The post ‘Smile 2’ – Open Wide and Watch the Official Trailer for Paramount’s Horror Sequel appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Smile 2’ – Official Runtime for October’s Horror Sequel Is Just Over 2 Hours

We normally don’t write up articles on the runtimes of upcoming horror movies, but with rumors swirling this week that Paramount and director Parker Finn’s Smile 2 has a runtime of a whopping 2 hours, 12 minutes, we wanted to help clear the air a bit. Bloody Disgusting has checked in this afternoon and learned that […] The post ‘Smile 2’ – Official Runtime for October’s Horror Sequel Is Just Over 2 Hours appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
16 min read

Bloody Disgusting’s Fall 2024 Preview: 40 Horror Movies to Watch This Halloween

The most wonderful time of the year is at hand: Halloween season has arrived. The signs are everywhere, from the cooling weather to pumpkin spice-flavored treats and beyond. But the biggest telltale sign of Halloween is arguably the overwhelming slate of horror releases packed into September and October to ensure maximum fright for the holiest […] The post Bloody Disgusting’s Fall 2024 Preview: 40 Horror Movies to Watch This Halloween appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

‘Smile 2’ Trailer – The Sinister Curse Targets a Pop Star This Halloween

The viral marketing campaign kicked off last week for Paramount and director Parker Finn’s Smile 2, and as promised, the film’s first official trailer has arrived this morning. Naomi Scott leads the cast of Smile 2, which arrives in theaters on October 18, 2024. Scott is playing a fictional pop star named Skye Riley in the upcoming horror […] The post ‘Smile 2’ Trailer – The Sinister Curse Targets a Pop Star This Halloween appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

Viral Marketing Campaign for ‘Smile 2’ Already Underway?

Paramount’s hit horror movie Smile gets a sequel this Halloween with returning director Parker Finn’s Smile 2, which centers on a pop star targeted by the franchise’s curse. Naomi Scott leads the cast of Smile 2, which arrives in theaters on October 18, 2024. We’ve been waiting for the marketing campaign to begin… but maybe it already has… Bloody […] The post Viral Marketing Campaign for ‘Smile 2’ Already Underway? appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Smile 2’ Plot Details: Horror Sequel Will Follow a Popstar Afflicted by the Smile Curse

Paramount’s hit horror movie Smile gets a sequel this Halloween with returning director Parker Finn’s Smile 2, and the first plot details have made their way out of Paramount’s CinemaCon presentation this afternoon. The first footage from the upcoming sequel was shown off at the event, but unfortunately it is not (yet) being released for […] The post ‘Smile 2’ Plot Details: Horror Sequel Will Follow a Popstar Afflicted by the Smile Curse appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Smile 2’ – Raúl Castillo & Miles Gutierrez-Riley Join Horror Sequel

The cast for Parker Finn’s sequel Smile 2 continues to grow, and Deadline reports that Raúl Castillo (Army of the Dead) and Miles Gutierrez-Riley (The Wilds) have signed on. Kyle Gallner (Smile), Rosemarie DeWitt (“The Staircase”), Lukas Gage (“The White Lotus”), Dylan Gelula (Dream Scenario), and Naomi Scott (Power Rangers) also star. Smile 2 is scheduled to hit theaters on October 18, 2024. Parker Finn […] The post ‘Smile 2’ – Raúl Castillo & Miles Gutierrez-Riley Join Horror Sequel appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires