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Since its release on October 18, 2024, the psychological horror film Smile 2, the second entry in the Smile film franchise, has been garnering quite the recognition among the masses.
The film has been receiving mostly positive feedback from both critics and viewers, with many describing the latest installment as an improvement over the previous entry in the series.
Audiences have praised various aspects of the movie, including its storytelling, acting, cinematography, and horror elements. They have also shown appreciation for Smile 2's soundtrack, which was teased several months before the film's release. It was fully released by Interscope Records on October 11, 2024, and includes six tracks.
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Some of the tracks featured in the soundtrack for Smile 2 include Grieved You (performed by Naomi Scott), New Brain (performed by Naomi Scott), and Just My Name. Continue reading to find out about the rest of the song scores in the movie.
Every song featured in Smile 2
Below is a list of all the songs that were featured in the film, along with its duration:
- Grieved You (2:39)
- New Brain (3:04)
- Blood On White Satin (2:42)
- Just My Name (3:32)
- Death of Me (2:45)
- Just My Name (Piano Version) (3:16)
Among the scores listed above, the first three were performed by Naomi Scott, who plays the title role of a pop star named Skye Riley in the movie. Those who contributed towards writing the songs for the movie include Tate McRae, Roy Lenzo, Amy Allen, Denzel Baptiste, David Biral, Idarose, Paul Bogum, Keven Wolfsohn, and Scott.
Also read: Smile 2 ending explained: What is Skye's fate?
About the film
Smile 2 was written and directed by Parker Finn. It was produced by Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner’, Robert Salerno, and Finn. It was produced under the banners of Temple Hill Entertainment Bad Feeling and distributed by Paramount Pictures.
The official synopsis for the film read:
"About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and pressures of fame, she must confront her dark past before her life spirals out of control."
The film's cast comprised the following:
- Naomi Scott as Skye Riley
- Rosemarie DeWitt as Elizabeth Riley
- Lukas Gage as Lewis Fregoli
- Miles Gutierrez-Riley as Joshua
- Ray Nicholson as Paul Hudson
- Dylan Gelula as Gemma
- Peter Jacobson as Morris
- Kyle Gallner as Joel
- Raúl Castillo as Darius
Additionally, Drew Barrymore appeared in a guest role in the film.
How to watch Smile 2?
Currently, the movie is exclusively available in theaters. As of now, there is no confirmation of its release on any popular streaming platforms in the near future. However, since the film is distributed by Paramount Pictures, audiences anticipate that it will be made available on Paramount Plus soon.
Also read: Fact check: Does Smile 2 have an end-credit scene?
The response from the audience regarding the movie has generally been favorable, with the film receiving an 84 per cent rating from critics on the well-known review platform, Rotten Tomatoes, compared to an 83 per cent rating from the general audience.
On review platforms like Metacritic too, the film is also doing quite well, earning a score of 66 out of 100 from critics and a rating of 7.1 out of 10 from the audience.
