This movie genuinely freaked me out more than any movie of the last couple of years has. It really wasn’t even thAt scary. Just made me really uncomfortable.
Exactlyyy! Very well made! It plays with schizophrenia a lot and self harm which makes it more real. The cat scene I had to remind myself no animals were harmed😅
I agree, I was impressed with this film. I'm someone who doesn't get scared easily and loves horror, but this movie made me feel uneasy. Definitely one of the scariest movies in recent years
@@IsaacLikesGames Isn’t it. Though!! I agree with you!! Like this one took me by surprise and I’m glad I saw it without seeing the trailer it really made everything that much more terrifying
Who was it that once said: "there's two types of smiles. One is meant to show joy, the other is meant to show teeth." Seeing the trailers to this film brought that quote to mind. Not a horror fan myself, but always glad to watch a review from you Jeremy. Thank you.
@@lessismore8533 Also, the creepy evil smile is still technically joyous if you think about it. Like, its SINISTER joy, sure. But still, an expression of enJOYment, amusement, or pleasure. It's just that, the thing they are deriving joy from, being amused by, or getting pleasure from, is demented. So, I really think the only difference between the two smiles is what inspires joy in this person?
Gotta give huge credit to the sound people! They absolutely nailed it!!! Never in a horror movie have I felt unsettled soo much through the music alone!!!
I have to give this movie props for stressing me the hell out. Even the end credits didn't give me a break. It was on the level of Uncut Gems type stress-inducing filmmaking only it's horror in this case. Great film.
It’s been a while since I yelled audibly from a jump-scare (perhaps Hereditary). The part that got me the most is when Rose is at the computer analyzing the sound file and it just happens.
The bit that got me was after the imaginary stabbing sequence where Kal Penn is speaking to Rose in the car and suddenly she sees Carl bleeding from the mouth.
I thought this would be another run-of-the-mill, dime a dozen, see it and never think of it again horror movie, and fuck me was I wrong. This movie genuinely got under my skin in a way most horror movies never have. It builds tension in brilliant ways. It conditions you to grow as paranoid as the protagonist as the film goes on. By the end you are a bag of nerves. Great performance by Sosie Bacon and well executed by Parker Finn. Highly recommend.
What made you as paranoid as the protagonist? Was it another smile person you think she’s run into? It takes heavy influence from It Follows which also did a great job with the Protagonist paranoia
@@lessismore8533 yes, definitely takes a page out of the it follows book. But I found the unpredictability of the antagonist in Smile to be more terrifying. It didn’t just blankly follow you around never stopping. It tortures you. Fucks with your life and loved ones. Let’s you believe you are ok and then smiles in your face when it lets you know you’re not. Parker Finn’s ability to up the insanity throughout the film is what did it for me. It started with a simple scene in her house where she seems someone just standing there smiling at her, which was a great scene alone. But as it progressed it became more proactive and vindictive. Also, to Finn’s credit, they shot the shit out of this movie that has no right to look this good. He had long tension filled shots where you had no idea what was going to happen. When you allow the camera to linger on scenes like that the audience becomes very uneasy. It’s as effective if not more so than a really intense score. And to add to your next comment about the jump scares, I think there are right ways and wrong way to use them. They used them to great effect in Smile. When you see a dull, forgettable horror movie that uses a jump scare a minute, it’s because they have no other options. Their film is simply not scary, so they need to force you to react. It’s like a laugh track on a sitcom; they are hoping to trick you into an emotion. They typically come out of nowhere in a scene that has no tension or buildup. In Smile, it’s used as an exclamation point as opposed to a substitute for the entire sentence. As Finn builds tension with these long drawn out shots, your nerves are starting to wear you down. You know something is going to happen but you are so consumed you can’t effectively prepare yourself for it. Plenty of the jump scares in Smile are entirely predictable, but they work because it is in service to the movie, not a substitute for something else. It’s the crescendo that marks a break in hysteria.
I really liked this film. It had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. The only complaint is that I wish that, since it clearly takes a lot of inspiration from It Follows, that it was slightly more subtle like that film. A couple of scenes of her going through the city and seeing people smile, wondering if it's the creature or just someone being friendly. Also, I wish the ending was slightly longer than it was. I wanted to see how the events that happened affected her family and friends since the movie did focus on Rose's relationship with them a lot.
it also reminds me a lot of the Denzel Washington movie Fallen (1998) almost identical in concept, demon makes people kill themselves and is passed on by promoxity.
So glad that Black Phone has kind of started this trend for me where I hope a horror film that comes out of nowhere is good and it ends up being great, like Barbarian and now this. So glad it’s good
I really didn’t like Barbarian. I was only scared in the beginning. Once the titty monster was revealed all tension was lost. After that, the whole theater was just laughing. It really was a joke of a movie to me and I really can’t understand how so many people enjoyed it. I’m happy for y’all, but that movie was just not for me 😅
@@_Bren__ ngl for me it’s the misdirection that made it good, it could’ve been a throwaway slasher flick but it wasn’t, it took itself semi seriously given it’s kinda satirical and deadpan humor towards the end and I appreciate that
I haven't been this scared by a horror movie in a long time. Parker Finn really knows what he's doing. There were several cheesy moments but overall excellent film and a must watch. Deserves the hype. 8/10.
I was thinking the exact thing. In fact that’s exactly what I said when I got out of the theatre. I was like wow I haven’t been that scared of a movie in a long long time. Was very awesomex
I saw this movie last night and this film really surprised of how great it is!! It’s a straight creepy psychological thriller with images that will stay in your head forever! I barely went to sleep last night😭
I had two issues with this movie. One the final death and the witness. He knew exactly how it was spread. Reviewed the cases. Yet didn’t learn from the other cases mistakes. It should have been her husband that witnessed it not the ex. My other issue was the kid that was traumatized. I felt no pay off came from seeing him stare out the window.
It would have been a fucked up pay off for the kid to have witnessed her suicide, just imagine she actually did get out of her old home thinking she won, drove to her sister instead in an attempt to make up with her only for the kid to open the door as the curse takes her over and the kid is the one to see her, just imagine how his parents would also be reacting once they stepped in, i think that would have been a truly insidious ending.
I feel that the ex would have a much easier time beating the monster. He has all the case files for evidence, and can probably call a bunch of priests and monks for an exorcism attempt.
Yea I agree with you, I think her fiance the douchebag should've gone to that shed/house and got it. The ex being there and ultimately catching the 'disease' is no way a good pay off but then again there was no pay off at all.
@@Patrick-pc3vq I think possibly the writer and director talked about it at some point but maybe couldn't do it cause the mpaa? But if they went that route with the sisters family being traumatized man that would be the ending to talk about . But I think the ending either the cop shows that from my perspective that even though good people have good intentions or try to help someone with deep trauma, sometimes its not enough , sometimes it's too late.
Once I saw you reviewed it, I closed my laptop, jumped in the car, and checked it out. Smile is a solid horror flick that forces you to listen to and empathize with the lead. A good (not excellent) psychological thriller/horror film is what the world needs today.
Let me tell you.....THE SCORE, A+! It's rare when a movie can make me feel very unsettled. The tension from the plot along with the acting and attached score was masterful. There were certain scenes when the low rumble of bass had me looking around wondering if it was coming from the theater next to us. Also the ending credits score was the icing on the cake, it had me and my family on edge.
You’re a spam bot, you’ve commented this exact comment on other reviews of this movie giving it a good review. The acting was terrible and so was the plot
I have to say this is the scariest and creepiest movie I’ve seen in a while. The scary movie anxiety you get during the movie is top notch. I highly, highly recommend this movie. I would give it a 10 out of 10.
@@MrSmith-1987 "I said if you were ignorant then you'd understand it was my opinion.' No need to delete your comment. I respect your opinion, but I would like you to explain it instead of just stating it with no back up.
@@coltbogan don't mind him. It was a fantastic movie and it was original, people in the room were screaming and having fun with the movie. It's rare in this day and age to experience that. So anybody saying this movie is trash just doesn't have good tastes in movies.
I have to say I thought it would be Mike Flanagan who would make something as simple as a smile horrific. It's kinda his jam. But man this movie was good for a first timer. When I realized what the thing feeds off of that whole "is it in her head is it not" thing makes it SO much worse. And then the more I think on it, it makes sense why it would go after people physically not just psychologically. It wants to BREAK YOU to the point where you just snap. And while I'm not sure how I feel about ANOTHER horror movie having a fake out ending only for the REAL ending to happen the way it does, it makes sense. It's a lose lose situation here. Either you die horribly or you kill which is also horrible and that trauma gets passed onto someone else. It's almost like a never ending cycle.
I thought it would end with her killing herself when no one was around, thus stopping the cycle and preventing anyone else from getting hurt. (The real ending was good tho!)
@@kub3n334 THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT TOO! I was like "yes she's gonna end it, that's what confronting her past was all about-DAMMIT" lol ohhh film played me like a fiddle lol
And she never told her ex what the guy who survived the curse told her ;-; so it will probably just keep going and farming lives. I did not sleep well last night xD
@@kub3n334 omg I didn't even process that last night and now that's all I'm gonna think about today lol. I didn't get to sleep until like 3am and that was after watching Hocus Pocus 2 but THAT just made me want to watch Hocus Pocus cause it was pretty mid lol.
When watching movies, I tend to view them with the eyes of a filmmaker. And so in every scene in this film, I was completely drawn to the environment around the main character, and man… the director truly knows how to set the little things in place to give you anxiety. Some examples being the first time in her home (and every point after), the windows were never completely covered, the lights were all off or very dim, and as the movie progressed, in almost every shot that focused on a character, there was some sort of empty space next to them to make them either appear smaller or larger. As someone who can’t watch horror movies because I just see the telegraphed scares, this movie really unsettled me and I loved it.
I saw this movie last night and in the beginning I felt like it would kind of be a generic not great but not bad horror movie but I left the movie stuttering because I felt so much aftershock. I also went in completely blind and didn't even know what I would be watching until around 30 minutes before since my friend is the one who invited me and honestly loved it, even with its more "silly aspects", definitely something to recommend.
Haha I'm on the same boat never heard of it until last night and didn't know what I was gonna watch the beginning was cheesy for me but as it went on I was like okay okay I'm hooked I wanna know what's this whole smile thing is about .
The acting, score and over all of the movie was fantastic!! I love how they do these things in this movie. The cat dying upset me though, I give it a 9 out of 10 due to the cat dying.
I watched it last night and I can't remember watching a horror movie in recent times that scared the hell or gave me the creeps as much as smile did. I thought it was going to be one of those horrors like the movie countdown but boy was I wrong. Would definitely recommend experiencing this film in the cinema
I used to watch these videos all the time back in 2012 and I wondered if you still made videos I’m really glad to see that they’re super high-quality and that you have a beard and long hair!
I watched it tonight and I've never seen a horror film like this address the cycle of trauma before. I think a review would be remiss to not mention the overall moral to the story which is the contagion of trauma. A very unique take on the subject. I even think the superficial nature to the sister and her husband is to illustrate how they cope with trauma which is to just not go too deep, they cope by just not addressing it much at all.
Oh yes, I agree. What interested me is the cop dude that she liked she addressed to him that all her fake walls started to break down. So it’s ironic that her husband was superficial and fake to, similar to her sister and her husband. I know that may not be that big of a deal to people but I picked up on that lol
I am a horror movie freak and it surprised me so much! The jump scares that were not fake-outs worked and the atmosphere was insanely well portrayed! It's definitely one of the best modern horror movies I've seen in a long time. It wasn't the run of the mill cliché predictable horror movies. I highly recommend this one!
It’s been 8 years since I stumbled upon your channel to this day. Man Jeremy no offense and I’m straight as a ruler but you look much better and healthier than you did almost a decade ago lol good on you Jeremy Wick.
@@supreme_zeeyus that’s what I thought too. I remember the dark bags under his eyes etc. he looked like he drank a lot. But he looks much more alive and like you said looks as if he aged backwards now.
I don't comment at all but I have to say this became one of my favorite horror movies over the last few years. There is something about the stress level you have as a viewer watching it not really knowing what is coming next. I recommend watching it to anyone that thoroughly enjoys watching gore with psychological horror mixed in. Great review Jeremy!
The opening scene/title card was dope! Definitely one of my favorite opening horror scenes alongside Sinister and Black Phone. The soundtrack was eerie and remind me so much of It Follows
I really love the marketing stunt of having the people sitting behind the batter at the baseball, with the big scary smile. That was enough to get me intrigued in the movie!
Spoiler alert for ending: I thought the ending would be her thinking she's killing the demon in that house but it being the ex showing up and she kills him, realizing only afterward. Then out of pure despair, she kills herself because she thinks this will also never end but does so, unknowingly, in front of someone else who has it passed onto them. Really good movie though. Thought the sound design, soundtrack added amazing atmosphere to it making you always on edge. Even during the credits.
The sounds in this movie was very well done. They made me very unsetteled. I normally don't get scared of horror movies, but after I watched this, I felt that I will never be able to sleep with the lights off.
I thought Smile was surprisingly good. The marketing was great but the actual movie itself was something else. Sosie Bacon was fantastic, I see her in a lot more movies in the near future. The visuals and themes are enough to send chills down your spine, and the jump scares are pretty well spread out instead of being every minute. My main problem is that there are parts that are pretty silly and it takes away the mood the film is trying to give. But besides that, I definitely recommend this and I look forward to more projects from Parker Finn
@@Kxnd4ll One example I can think of without spoiling, is a scene involving a stabbing. I understand it was meant to be serious, but it just felt weird if that makes sense
@@willbraunlich I agree, I thought it was unnecessary lol. But I guess they were trying to show just how deep the gm monster messes with a person head I don’t know, they could’ve did without it tbh lol.
@@noobslayeru That's fair. I think they should've saved that for the actual movie rather than show it in the trailer. Would've made it more scary in my opinion
4:15 that's such a throwback and the best recommendation that anyone could give a horror film, bc doing this was one of the best parts of high school by far.
is that a throwback to his black swan review? I'm trying to remember what review it's from cause god it sounds familiar cause he brought up friends there too
I saw smile today at night, and that was one of the scariest horror movies I’ve ever seen that was scarier than the conjuring two for me you knew what was about to happen, but you couldn’t get past the face only up until the end was I truly terrified and no movie has ever done that to me before
Fantastic marketing campaign, I was lucky enough to have seen the teaser when it was exclusively in theaters, before it was widely known. Can’t wait to see it!
The acting, writing and the brilliant cinematography and every brilliantly directed scene is just perfect and the music is just so unsettling, uncomfortable like makes you feel what horror actually feels like, it's a geniune underrated horror movie.
The same thing happened in my theatre! I was genuinely surprised because in my experience, the only time the audience applauded or cheered was during the Sonic 2 movie post-credit scene.
I truly enjoy your energy, honesty and humor in your videos. Thanks for letting us know about movies we aren’t sure will be worth watching. You’re the best. 😂😊
The last time I saw "that guy" was in 1993. I was watching "The Pelican Brief" and I thought the guy playing the assassin Khamel (Stanley Tucci) was going to be huge one day. Cut to the Hunger Games and I wasn't wrong!😃 Great review to start Halloween Season!!
If they would have somehow shown the entity actually getting killed, it would have been the end of the story and there wouldn’t have been any chance if sequel…although it could have been open for prequels as there were 20 other known cases. But in my mind, the ending was not great, i mean we watched the whole movie just to see the same thing happening exactly how it started in the first suicide scene in the hospital. I didn’t get any closure. One more thing, they could have casted a hotter female lead like jessica chastain or bryce dallas howard. Also, I would have saved the cat for the last and somehow show that cat had be to intentionally killed for the entity to go away. But one thing I thought that they went too far…showing that the entity manages to manipulate Rose mind so much so that she thinks she has burnt the entity, burnt the entire house down, go into the car, ride safely for an hour or so and end up in Joels house , while all this while she was in the same outhouse. Can the entity do such a huge manipulation was a directorial fault. All in all a new concept and good movie.👍🏻
I have grew up watching horrors all my life from being a kid and nothing as ever Phased me, this move right here was fantastic, it kept me at the edge the entire time, I felt like I was tripping, from a psychological perspective this was awesome 👏
This movie had everything I thought of when thinking horrific thoughts. Randomly, I'd picture various creatures or situations that would potentially scar me mentally because it was sort of like an intrusive thought. Just a "oh that'd be scary if this happened right now. (I'm sure others do as well, hopefully lol) It's like this film knows what sort of things would traumatize its audience. I felt things out of creepy pastas, those japanese horror comics, the various horror games were all inspiration for this.
It definitely felt like it was inspired by Japanese urban legends or creepy pastas I really enjoyed the movie even though it didn't really scare me, probably because I've become desensitized to horror because of creepypastas
I actually had those same thoughts, the movie itself wasn't truly unsettling but the concept of the creature itself is what really scares me, to be frank i don't think i'd last a fucking day once i figured what was happening.
I haven't seen this movie but it sort of sounds like It Follows. Something supernatural latches onto a person and they either die a horrible death or they pass it on to someone else. While they are under the influence of that supernatural thing, they see things that nobody else sees. They get together with a small group of close friends who try their best to help but aren't really much help since they can't see the thing that's attacking the victim's mind directly and even physically at times.
The way this film is shot combined with the minimalist sound gave me Shining vibes. The camera work feels very inspired from it. It really elevates the creepiness. Super acting chops that usually aren't found in this type of movie. Really enjoyed it.
Yes the main actress was off the richter scale full on phenomenal, I thought that the female patient in the beginning was outstanding also, phenomenal acting
When you go to see a movie at a theater, a lot of factors go into what you get out of the experience. Perhaps one of the more understated factors is how the rest of the audience behaves. This is especially true for horror movies. The whole theater was cracking jokes watching Smile. Nobody got mad about it either. Everyone was just heckling the shit out of it the whole time. I don't think anyone in that theater liked the movie But I think the entire theater had a great time. One of the strangest experiences I've ever had at the theater.
Only seen the trailer and I'm hooked. I am invested in watching this movie as soon as I can. Since I know how brutally honest you are, it gives me glee knowing that you only had positive things to say about it. The trailer gives me goosebumps every damn time, as well as my hairs standing up (including, weirdly, on my legs). Great review. Short and to the point.
The trailer gave me goosebumps too, and then I watched the movie - trust me, there are some amazing moments they don’t come close to showing in the trailer. Some of the best imagery Ive seen in a long time
I could not stop thinking about the The Ring with this film. It's the same premise. You watch something, you wait for a few days, you try to investigate how to stop it, or you die. I did unfortunately see the trailer and came into it with that mindset. Oh, well just another horror flick with a rehashed plot. However as the film went on, it kept keeping me on tension. This movie did not let go a single moment. The jumpscares were really good, and one in particular (no spoilers) is executed to perfection. I could feel the audience's tension as well throughout the movie. Even the plot similarity to The Ring didn't weigh on me enjoying this film. It was so well executed that it felt it held its own on its own right. There are only two things I think stopped it from being almost perfect (well three now that I saw this review). One was the large amount of expletives. It even feels like some of them are like "ok you HAVE to say this here". They just don't feel natural, they feel forced in for some reason I cannot understand. Second, the "smiles" are really, really creepy. The actors did a fantastic job on each of them. Except for one that feels forced, prosthetic or CGI. It was not convincing at all and I couldn't help thinking about the Joker instead of the creepy smiles the film had gotten me used to. The third is the character's sister. I agree, totally forgettable. Another great thing was the plot twist, which again I won't spoil, but was awesome. The whole audience gasped when it happened. Few movies command the attention and tension build-up like this movie. Now that I think about it, yes it's kind of like The Ring's final jumpscare which was majestic as to how it was delivered to the audience. I swear I pulled up my legs when I saw it for the first time. So, this movie grew on me and I definitely enjoyed it despite its few flaws. One of the most gratifying experiences in modern horror movies to me.
This is great to hear. I saw the trailer the other day and thought it could go either way. Looking forward to watching it this week when I get a chance after school
I don't watch many horror movies but this one astounded me. It feels like the jump scares are icing on the cake that gets people interested for the trailer and flashy moments but the real dread of this movie is the building fear that you feel from the scenes. You see a place where you expect a boogeyman to appear from and the scene lingers for just too long and keeps you on the edge of your seat
Literally just got back from watching this and holy cow was it good! Some parts were cliche to the point of screaming at the screen but did not really expect that ending. Got a few jumps out of me and definately recommend
This was an incredibly good movie and the cast was stellar. So glad I've finally seen it. Yeah, jumpscares were over the top and needless, the atmosphere was already so opressive and tense without them.
Fwell for me this movie hit me hard for personal experiencies. Second This movie for me is diferent because it moves away from the cliché horror movies: Whenever the protagonist is in danger, he either fights and survives or they have someone help him fight against that entity and it ends up being an ordinary action movie. And third Im still worried of the cat. they get a real corspe cat? If is im gonna cry. that would be very terrified and tragic
The way this movie scared me was unlike any other. I was surprised! The build up was absolutely astounding and done extraordinary well. Scenes we’re filled with subtle hints of the director’s ingenuity that added a nice touch. I was sucked in during the whole movie not really knowing what was going to transpire next.
When the super tall guy looked down at her and pulled its face off! Dude! That scene absolutely rocked it was so scary and realistic and gruesome and frightening it was perfectly executed.
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This movie genuinely freaked me out more than any movie of the last couple of years has. It really wasn’t even thAt scary. Just made me really uncomfortable.
Exactlyyy! Very well made! It plays with schizophrenia a lot and self harm which makes it more real. The cat scene I had to remind myself no animals were harmed😅
Invisible man vibes?
It was scary
I agree, I was impressed with this film. I'm someone who doesn't get scared easily and loves horror, but this movie made me feel uneasy. Definitely one of the scariest movies in recent years
@@IsaacLikesGames Isn’t it. Though!! I agree with you!! Like this one took me by surprise and I’m glad I saw it without seeing the trailer it really made everything that much more terrifying
Who was it that once said: "there's two types of smiles. One is meant to show joy, the other is meant to show teeth." Seeing the trailers to this film brought that quote to mind.
Not a horror fan myself, but always glad to watch a review from you Jeremy. Thank you.
Never heard it before but that’s an awesome quote.
Well there’s also the”nervous smile “ too. It’s like a dishonest smile but not in a creepy way. But it’s also not joyous
pretty sure it was Nicki Minaj but i might be wrong
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Also, the creepy evil smile is still technically joyous if you think about it. Like, its SINISTER joy, sure. But still, an expression of enJOYment, amusement, or pleasure. It's just that, the thing they are deriving joy from, being amused by, or getting pleasure from, is demented. So, I really think the only difference between the two smiles is what inspires joy in this person?
Gotta give huge credit to the sound people! They absolutely nailed it!!! Never in a horror movie have I felt unsettled soo much through the music alone!!!
Yeah, even when it was Awkward Silence I was like......"It's too quiet" lol
Yes!
Good observation…music was so terrifically terrifying 🫡never have I heard such horror music except may be conjuring
That movie was lame . A lesser version of It Follows.
I have to give this movie props for stressing me the hell out. Even the end credits didn't give me a break. It was on the level of Uncut Gems type stress-inducing filmmaking only it's horror in this case. Great film.
Your comment just talked me into a Movie Ticket 🎫
I really felt the odd feeling when the end was done too quick, you knew something was coming but still good watch.
What happened in the ending credits? I decided to leave the movir cause I was so on edge
I agree
the sound of the film was nail biting at times
It’s been a while since I yelled audibly from a jump-scare (perhaps Hereditary). The part that got me the most is when Rose is at the computer analyzing the sound file and it just happens.
Yeah that's the only one that got me too
The bit that got me was after the imaginary stabbing sequence where Kal Penn is speaking to Rose in the car and suddenly she sees Carl bleeding from the mouth.
@@luke_222Yup same here.
Yes but the build up gave it away that there would be a jump scare so I braced myself and closed my eyes 😜
Shit caught me *hard*
I thought this would be another run-of-the-mill, dime a dozen, see it and never think of it again horror movie, and fuck me was I wrong. This movie genuinely got under my skin in a way most horror movies never have. It builds tension in brilliant ways. It conditions you to grow as paranoid as the protagonist as the film goes on. By the end you are a bag of nerves. Great performance by Sosie Bacon and well executed by Parker Finn. Highly recommend.
What made you as paranoid as the protagonist? Was it another smile person you think she’s run into?
It takes heavy influence from It Follows which also did a great job with the Protagonist paranoia
There were tons of jump scares. Some ppl think it was too much. What about you?
@@lessismore8533 yes, definitely takes a page out of the it follows book. But I found the unpredictability of the antagonist in Smile to be more terrifying. It didn’t just blankly follow you around never stopping. It tortures you. Fucks with your life and loved ones. Let’s you believe you are ok and then smiles in your face when it lets you know you’re not.
Parker Finn’s ability to up the insanity throughout the film is what did it for me. It started with a simple scene in her house where she seems someone just standing there smiling at her, which was a great scene alone. But as it progressed it became more proactive and vindictive. Also, to Finn’s credit, they shot the shit out of this movie that has no right to look this good. He had long tension filled shots where you had no idea what was going to happen. When you allow the camera to linger on scenes like that the audience becomes very uneasy. It’s as effective if not more so than a really intense score.
And to add to your next comment about the jump scares, I think there are right ways and wrong way to use them. They used them to great effect in Smile. When you see a dull, forgettable horror movie that uses a jump scare a minute, it’s because they have no other options. Their film is simply not scary, so they need to force you to react. It’s like a laugh track on a sitcom; they are hoping to trick you into an emotion. They typically come out of nowhere in a scene that has no tension or buildup. In Smile, it’s used as an exclamation point as opposed to a substitute for the entire sentence. As Finn builds tension with these long drawn out shots, your nerves are starting to wear you down. You know something is going to happen but you are so consumed you can’t effectively prepare yourself for it. Plenty of the jump scares in Smile are entirely predictable, but they work because it is in service to the movie, not a substitute for something else. It’s the crescendo that marks a break in hysteria.
@@possessedbygenesis8585 Great analysis.
@@gedvalente4308 Thanks!
The promotion for the movie was🔥 too. Actors at baseball games doing the Creepy smile in the camera while wearing a Lime green "Smile" shirt. genius
Never saw that lol
@@bombomos check it out on RUclips. Hilarious
Honestly it was just cringe
THIS was the reason I watched it. Didnt see the trailer but the marketing was genius for it and it didnt disappoint.
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I really liked this film. It had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. The only complaint is that I wish that, since it clearly takes a lot of inspiration from It Follows, that it was slightly more subtle like that film. A couple of scenes of her going through the city and seeing people smile, wondering if it's the creature or just someone being friendly.
Also, I wish the ending was slightly longer than it was. I wanted to see how the events that happened affected her family and friends since the movie did focus on Rose's relationship with them a lot.
@@dan9700 lol
it also reminds me a lot of the Denzel Washington movie Fallen (1998) almost identical in concept, demon makes people kill themselves and is passed on by promoxity.
@@dan9700 lol
@@zombiebite100 got to see that one after watching Smile
I also thought it’d be cool to have people smiling who are fake outs keeping you on edge. Surprised they didn’t honestly
So glad that Black Phone has kind of started this trend for me where I hope a horror film that comes out of nowhere is good and it ends up being great, like Barbarian and now this. So glad it’s good
So far it's been a great year! I'd recommend adding X, Pearl and Speak No Evil to that list
I really didn’t like Barbarian. I was only scared in the beginning. Once the titty monster was revealed all tension was lost. After that, the whole theater was just laughing. It really was a joke of a movie to me and I really can’t understand how so many people enjoyed it. I’m happy for y’all, but that movie was just not for me 😅
@@dr.sweers1796 I saw pearl a week ago, I’ve been trying to find time to watch X
@@_Bren__ ngl for me it’s the misdirection that made it good, it could’ve been a throwaway slasher flick but it wasn’t, it took itself semi seriously given it’s kinda satirical and deadpan humor towards the end and I appreciate that
Also guys I suggest watching bodies bodies bodies if you haven’t yet, that was a surprise too
I haven't been this scared by a horror movie in a long time. Parker Finn really knows what he's doing. There were several cheesy moments but overall excellent film and a must watch. Deserves the hype. 8/10.
what was cheesy?
Agreed. I went into it with “Happy Death Day” levels of expectations, but was pleasantly surprised. Scared the shit out of me haha
@@mightybmx2900 The head-drop CGI is the only thing that comes to mind as hella cheesy.
I was thinking the exact thing. In fact that’s exactly what I said when I got out of the theatre. I was like wow I haven’t been that scared of a movie in a long long time. Was very awesomex
Yeah same, I haven’t been scared by a film since I was a little kid but this movie left me very unnerved and shook lol
One of the scariest movies in years. Such a creepfest and awesome jumpscares.
Really creeped me out.
I agree 125%
It most definitely is!
I saw this movie last night and this film really surprised of how great it is!! It’s a straight creepy psychological thriller with images that will stay in your head forever! I barely went to sleep last night😭
Wait for red box
100% agree!!
If this is scary then don't watch the Grudge films.
@@dan9700 Damn, bro, you’re so cool. I sure wish I could be as hardcore as you.
@@dan9700 omg you’re so cool 😎 be for reals. Shut up with the “weak” mindset, you’re only hurting yourself. It’s a movie, y’all are so dramatic
I had two issues with this movie. One the final death and the witness. He knew exactly how it was spread. Reviewed the cases. Yet didn’t learn from the other cases mistakes. It should have been her husband that witnessed it not the ex. My other issue was the kid that was traumatized. I felt no pay off came from seeing him stare out the window.
I think the movie very clearly sets up a sequel that will involve them.
It would have been a fucked up pay off for the kid to have witnessed her suicide, just imagine she actually did get out of her old home thinking she won, drove to her sister instead in an attempt to make up with her only for the kid to open the door as the curse takes her over and the kid is the one to see her, just imagine how his parents would also be reacting once they stepped in, i think that would have been a truly insidious ending.
I feel that the ex would have a much easier time beating the monster. He has all the case files for evidence, and can probably call a bunch of priests and monks for an exorcism attempt.
Yea I agree with you, I think her fiance the douchebag should've gone to that shed/house and got it. The ex being there and ultimately catching the 'disease' is no way a good pay off but then again there was no pay off at all.
@@Patrick-pc3vq I think possibly the writer and director talked about it at some point but maybe couldn't do it cause the mpaa? But if they went that route with the sisters family being traumatized man that would be the ending to talk about . But I think the ending either the cop shows that from my perspective that even though good people have good intentions or try to help someone with deep trauma, sometimes its not enough , sometimes it's too late.
The creepy smiles the actors made were way more creepier than the smiles in Truth or Dare.
Truth or date were stupid and laughable CGI smiles, so dumb!!!
Once I saw you reviewed it, I closed my laptop, jumped in the car, and checked it out. Smile is a solid horror flick that forces you to listen to and empathize with the lead. A good (not excellent) psychological thriller/horror film is what the world needs today.
With the current state of films… good is excellent lol
@@CreedM8 Hahaha! I couldn't agree more
*I think Jeremy is the only person I watch movie reviews for anymore* just came to that realisation.
Can I ask who else you used to watch reviews of? For me it was Chris stuckmann but it’s like pure Jeremy now
Jeremy first, Rotten tomatoes second.
And chris
I watch Jeremy and Andre (black nerd comedy) when he releases reviews for things I'm interested in
Just Jeremy and chris from c3 films for me
Lmao he actually got me with that jump scare 🤣
That’s how you know half of the magic of jump scares is the music
Same lol I wasn't ready
Let me tell you.....THE SCORE, A+! It's rare when a movie can make me feel very unsettled. The tension from the plot along with the acting and attached score was masterful. There were certain scenes when the low rumble of bass had me looking around wondering if it was coming from the theater next to us. Also the ending credits score was the icing on the cake, it had me and my family on edge.
Literally my exact opinion, what a movie
I agree, the sound was used perfectly, along with stunning visual shots.
If you say this is masterful then really I don't know what to say
You’re a spam bot, you’ve commented this exact comment on other reviews of this movie giving it a good review. The acting was terrible and so was the plot
@@JacrispyFigglebottom stalker
I have to say this is the scariest and creepiest movie I’ve seen in a while. The scary movie anxiety you get during the movie is top notch. I highly, highly recommend this movie. I would give it a 10 out of 10.
Stop! This movie was trash!
@@MrSmith-1987 could you explain why instead of leaving a lame comment 😂
@@MrSmith-1987 "I said if you were ignorant then you'd understand it was my opinion.' No need to delete your comment. I respect your opinion, but I would like you to explain it instead of just stating it with no back up.
@@coltbogan I didn't delete it. I said the same thing but added you being a 🤡
@@coltbogan don't mind him. It was a fantastic movie and it was original, people in the room were screaming and having fun with the movie. It's rare in this day and age to experience that. So anybody saying this movie is trash just doesn't have good tastes in movies.
I have to say I thought it would be Mike Flanagan who would make something as simple as a smile horrific. It's kinda his jam. But man this movie was good for a first timer. When I realized what the thing feeds off of that whole "is it in her head is it not" thing makes it SO much worse. And then the more I think on it, it makes sense why it would go after people physically not just psychologically. It wants to BREAK YOU to the point where you just snap. And while I'm not sure how I feel about ANOTHER horror movie having a fake out ending only for the REAL ending to happen the way it does, it makes sense. It's a lose lose situation here.
Either you die horribly or you kill which is also horrible and that trauma gets passed onto someone else. It's almost like a never ending cycle.
I thought it would end with her killing herself when no one was around, thus stopping the cycle and preventing anyone else from getting hurt. (The real ending was good tho!)
@@kub3n334 THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT TOO! I was like "yes she's gonna end it, that's what confronting her past was all about-DAMMIT" lol ohhh film played me like a fiddle lol
And she never told her ex what the guy who survived the curse told her ;-; so it will probably just keep going and farming lives. I did not sleep well last night xD
@@kub3n334 omg I didn't even process that last night and now that's all I'm gonna think about today lol. I didn't get to sleep until like 3am and that was after watching Hocus Pocus 2 but THAT just made me want to watch Hocus Pocus cause it was pretty mid lol.
@@TheRibottoStudios yup. The curse in Smile is basically a cycle just like in ‘It Follows’ or Ringu 1998. Smile definitely took inspiration
When watching movies, I tend to view them with the eyes of a filmmaker. And so in every scene in this film, I was completely drawn to the environment around the main character, and man… the director truly knows how to set the little things in place to give you anxiety. Some examples being the first time in her home (and every point after), the windows were never completely covered, the lights were all off or very dim, and as the movie progressed, in almost every shot that focused on a character, there was some sort of empty space next to them to make them either appear smaller or larger.
As someone who can’t watch horror movies because I just see the telegraphed scares, this movie really unsettled me and I loved it.
I saw this movie last night and in the beginning I felt like it would kind of be a generic not great but not bad horror movie but I left the movie stuttering because I felt so much aftershock. I also went in completely blind and didn't even know what I would be watching until around 30 minutes before since my friend is the one who invited me and honestly loved it, even with its more "silly aspects", definitely something to recommend.
Haha I'm on the same boat never heard of it until last night and didn't know what I was gonna watch the beginning was cheesy for me but as it went on I was like okay okay I'm hooked I wanna know what's this whole smile thing is about .
The acting, score and over all of the movie was fantastic!! I love how they do these things in this movie. The cat dying upset me though, I give it a 9 out of 10 due to the cat dying.
It’s Halloween season! Let the horror begin!!! 🎃
I read this in Ghostface's voice.
I'm happy to hear it's not another Truth or Dare
Having seen it, it kinda is. If you don't want to be too disappointed don't listen to too many positive reviews. It's veryyyy cliché.
Just saw tonight in theatre. Very unique concept and acting of Sosie Bacon was mind blowing. Not boring at all and the ending is spine chilling.
This film was so good haven't been able to stop smiling since I saw it 4 days ago..
Lol good one!
Oh crap…..
Normally hate constant jump scare films but to me this was up there with drag me to hell... They worked
What do you think makes a jump scare work and how does it not work? Thanks
@@lessismore8533 Atmosphere
Cristobal did a fantastic job on the music. It straddles the line between creepy and absolutely terrifying, and gives me genuine anxiety. Loved it.
Not gonna lie Jeremy you did scare me pretty good with that jump scare at 2:10
Thank you for spoiling it! 🤣🙌🏾 gonna be on guard for that haha
ROFL. SAME. 🤣
Same, he did show how cheap jump scares are created pretty well though
DUDE SAMEEEEEEE
@@joshualee4209 ironically, the scene he referred to did that, but w/ a car
This movie was a lot better than I thought it was going to be, really kept me on edge right to the very end
Lol that intro was 🔥
Not really.
@@DopesickDonald Do you not understand the joke?
Poo poo fart
@@real_life7541 it wasn’t a joke genius. Stop acting like you’re so smart and understand something others don’t. What a clown.
That outro was better
I watched it last night and I can't remember watching a horror movie in recent times that scared the hell or gave me the creeps as much as smile did. I thought it was going to be one of those horrors like the movie countdown but boy was I wrong. Would definitely recommend experiencing this film in the cinema
I used to watch these videos all the time back in 2012 and I wondered if you still made videos I’m really glad to see that they’re super high-quality and that you have a beard and long hair!
I watched it tonight and I've never seen a horror film like this address the cycle of trauma before. I think a review would be remiss to not mention the overall moral to the story which is the contagion of trauma. A very unique take on the subject. I even think the superficial nature to the sister and her husband is to illustrate how they cope with trauma which is to just not go too deep, they cope by just not addressing it much at all.
Oh yes, I agree. What interested me is the cop dude that she liked she addressed to him that all her fake walls started to break down. So it’s ironic that her husband was superficial and fake to, similar to her sister and her husband. I know that may not be that big of a deal to people but I picked up on that lol
I am a horror movie freak and it surprised me so much! The jump scares that were not fake-outs worked and the atmosphere was insanely well portrayed! It's definitely one of the best modern horror movies I've seen in a long time. It wasn't the run of the mill cliché predictable horror movies. I highly recommend this one!
It’s been 8 years since I stumbled upon your channel to this day. Man Jeremy no offense and I’m straight as a ruler but you look much better and healthier than you did almost a decade ago lol good on you Jeremy Wick.
It’s not wrong or “gay” to tell a guy he looks good don’t overthink it 😂❤️ men need more compliments!
Too right, he’s aged backwards. I’m guessing he kicked some bad habits
@@supreme_zeeyus that’s what I thought too. I remember the dark bags under his eyes etc. he looked like he drank a lot. But he looks much more alive and like you said looks as if he aged backwards now.
I don't comment at all but I have to say this became one of my favorite horror movies over the last few years. There is something about the stress level you have as a viewer watching it not really knowing what is coming next. I recommend watching it to anyone that thoroughly enjoys watching gore with psychological horror mixed in. Great review Jeremy!
The opening scene/title card was dope! Definitely one of my favorite opening horror scenes alongside Sinister and Black Phone. The soundtrack was eerie and remind me so much of It Follows
title card damn near gave me a seizure
@@coltbogan 😂😂😂😂
Best title card in a long time
@@superbadisfunmy agreed. Definitely not for people with epilepsy though 😭😂😂 but the title card was dope as hell
The Altered Beast and occasional video game references in your reviews is why you’re the best😂
That jumpscare at the end LMFAO
I really love the marketing stunt of having the people sitting behind the batter at the baseball, with the big scary smile. That was enough to get me intrigued in the movie!
Spoiler alert for ending:
I thought the ending would be her thinking she's killing the demon in that house but it being the ex showing up and she kills him, realizing only afterward. Then out of pure despair, she kills herself because she thinks this will also never end but does so, unknowingly, in front of someone else who has it passed onto them.
Really good movie though. Thought the sound design, soundtrack added amazing atmosphere to it making you always on edge. Even during the credits.
Wow I’m amazed. I laughed my ass off at those original teasers of the guy just smiling in the hospital. I’ll def check it out now
It is great. Creepy as hell. Go see it!
The sounds in this movie was very well done. They made me very unsetteled. I normally don't get scared of horror movies, but after I watched this, I felt that I will never be able to sleep with the lights off.
I went into this film blind, best horror film I have seen in forever. I was absolutely scared.
I thought Smile was surprisingly good. The marketing was great but the actual movie itself was something else. Sosie Bacon was fantastic, I see her in a lot more movies in the near future. The visuals and themes are enough to send chills down your spine, and the jump scares are pretty well spread out instead of being every minute. My main problem is that there are parts that are pretty silly and it takes away the mood the film is trying to give. But besides that, I definitely recommend this and I look forward to more projects from Parker Finn
I just seen the movie and I did like it way more than I thought I would. I’d like to ask what parts did you think were silly?
@@Kxnd4ll One example I can think of without spoiling, is a scene involving a stabbing. I understand it was meant to be serious, but it just felt weird if that makes sense
@@willbraunlich I agree, I thought it was unnecessary lol. But I guess they were trying to show just how deep the gm monster messes with a person head I don’t know, they could’ve did without it tbh lol.
@@willbraunlich I think the only unnecessary scene was the one where the sister did the head drop thing when she was in the car.
@@noobslayeru That's fair. I think they should've saved that for the actual movie rather than show it in the trailer. Would've made it more scary in my opinion
4:15 that's such a throwback and the best recommendation that anyone could give a horror film, bc doing this was one of the best parts of high school by far.
is that a throwback to his black swan review? I'm trying to remember what review it's from cause god it sounds familiar cause he brought up friends there too
@@TheRibottoStudios it's a throwback to the high school experience of picking movies for your friends to watch at house parties and sleepovers
@@johncra8982 oh yeah that makes more sense lol
I saw smile today at night, and that was one of the scariest horror movies I’ve ever seen that was scarier than the conjuring two for me you knew what was about to happen, but you couldn’t get past the face only up until the end was I truly terrified and no movie has ever done that to me before
Me too i was staring for bout 2 hours after that end traumatizing
Fantastic marketing campaign, I was lucky enough to have seen the teaser when it was exclusively in theaters, before it was widely known. Can’t wait to see it!
The acting, writing and the brilliant cinematography and every brilliantly directed scene is just perfect and the music is just so unsettling, uncomfortable like makes you feel what horror actually feels like, it's a geniune underrated horror movie.
10/10 intro, I had to rewind it 3 times, made my day
People Applauded when the film ended 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
So it officially Wins the Horror Newcomers Award 🏆
The same thing happened in my theatre! I was genuinely surprised because in my experience, the only time the audience applauded or cheered was during the Sonic 2 movie post-credit scene.
I truly enjoy your energy, honesty and humor in your videos. Thanks for letting us know about movies we aren’t sure will be worth watching. You’re the best. 😂😊
You are my go-to critic. Thanks for providing these great reviews
The last time I saw "that guy" was in 1993. I was watching "The Pelican Brief" and I thought the guy playing the assassin Khamel (Stanley Tucci) was going to be huge one day. Cut to the Hunger Games and I wasn't wrong!😃 Great review to start Halloween Season!!
I ended up LOVING this film! It definitely EXCEEDED my expectations! 8/10!👍
If they would have somehow shown the entity actually getting killed, it would have been the end of the story and there wouldn’t have been any chance if sequel…although it could have been open for prequels as there were 20 other known cases. But in my mind, the ending was not great, i mean we watched the whole movie just to see the same thing happening exactly how it started in the first suicide scene in the hospital. I didn’t get any closure. One more thing, they could have casted a hotter female lead like jessica chastain or bryce dallas howard. Also, I would have saved the cat for the last and somehow show that cat had be to intentionally killed for the entity to go away. But one thing I thought that they went too far…showing that the entity manages to manipulate Rose mind so much so that she thinks she has burnt the entity, burnt the entire house down, go into the car, ride safely for an hour or so and end up in Joels house , while all this while she was in the same outhouse. Can the entity do such a huge manipulation was a directorial fault. All in all a new concept and good movie.👍🏻
I have grew up watching horrors all my life from being a kid and nothing as ever Phased me, this move right here was fantastic, it kept me at the edge the entire time, I felt like I was tripping, from a psychological perspective this was awesome 👏
This was genuinely better than it had any right to be. I expected little and came back very surprised
This movie had everything I thought of when thinking horrific thoughts.
Randomly, I'd picture various creatures or situations that would potentially scar me mentally because it was sort of like an intrusive thought. Just a "oh that'd be scary if this happened right now. (I'm sure others do as well, hopefully lol)
It's like this film knows what sort of things would traumatize its audience. I felt things out of creepy pastas, those japanese horror comics, the various horror games were all inspiration for this.
It definitely felt like it was inspired by Japanese urban legends or creepy pastas
I really enjoyed the movie even though it didn't really scare me, probably because I've become desensitized to horror because of creepypastas
@@lasercat538 yup! Definitely took I rotary in from J Horror like the Grudge
I actually had those same thoughts, the movie itself wasn't truly unsettling but the concept of the creature itself is what really scares me, to be frank i don't think i'd last a fucking day once i figured what was happening.
I've been so excited to see Jeremy's review of this! Thanks, Jeremy, for wading through all of the Halloween horror crap for us so we don't have to!
I almost crapped my pants on that jump scare with Jeremy! Nice acting dude lol
Those sort of jump scares was the entire Sinister 2 movie 💀🤣
I haven't seen this movie but it sort of sounds like It Follows. Something supernatural latches onto a person and they either die a horrible death or they pass it on to someone else. While they are under the influence of that supernatural thing, they see things that nobody else sees. They get together with a small group of close friends who try their best to help but aren't really much help since they can't see the thing that's attacking the victim's mind directly and even physically at times.
Yes
You are the best movie reviewer on RUclips and this movie scared my face off!
The way this film is shot combined with the minimalist sound gave me Shining vibes. The camera work feels very inspired from it. It really elevates the creepiness. Super acting chops that usually aren't found in this type of movie. Really enjoyed it.
I was actually really hyped for this movie, glad to know it's pretty good, at least in Jeremy and Chris' eyes
Parker deserves multiple academy awards for this masterpiece. Hard to belive its his first full length film. No dissapointments whatsoever. 🥰
Thank you! I’m not the only one who thinks the same
The trilogy of 2022's BEST horror films:
1. Black Phone
2. Smile
3. Nope
Dude, you’re hair is friggin amazing!
Yes the main actress was off the richter scale full on phenomenal, I thought that the female patient in the beginning was outstanding also, phenomenal acting
When you go to see a movie at a theater, a lot of factors go into what you get out of the experience.
Perhaps one of the more understated factors is how the rest of the audience behaves.
This is especially true for horror movies.
The whole theater was cracking jokes watching Smile.
Nobody got mad about it either. Everyone was just heckling the shit out of it the whole time.
I don't think anyone in that theater liked the movie
But I think the entire theater had a great time.
One of the strangest experiences I've ever had at the theater.
I had the same experience!
That's such a shame! At my theater the audience laughed maybe once or twice (notably when the black lady told the character Joel that she was single).
@@thetinglessasmrtist exactly other than that my whole theater was very on edge like me and all 8 of my friends I went with were buzzing afterwards
i had someone sleep in the recliner 😂 im in the mixed crowd
Yes because it was movie that had potential and was laughable.
I can't wait and see what Parker Finn comes out with next. I love writers who also direct their movies. Loved this!
I love the “altered beast” sfx in the intro! It just sounds so damn good!
Imagine this guy started smiling in the middle of the video constantly till the end 💀
Only seen the trailer and I'm hooked. I am invested in watching this movie as soon as I can. Since I know how brutally honest you are, it gives me glee knowing that you only had positive things to say about it. The trailer gives me goosebumps every damn time, as well as my hairs standing up (including, weirdly, on my legs). Great review. Short and to the point.
The trailer gave me goosebumps too, and then I watched the movie - trust me, there are some amazing moments they don’t come close to showing in the trailer. Some of the best imagery Ive seen in a long time
2:09 You actually got me with your own jumpscare XD
I could not stop thinking about the The Ring with this film. It's the same premise. You watch something, you wait for a few days, you try to investigate how to stop it, or you die. I did unfortunately see the trailer and came into it with that mindset. Oh, well just another horror flick with a rehashed plot. However as the film went on, it kept keeping me on tension. This movie did not let go a single moment. The jumpscares were really good, and one in particular (no spoilers) is executed to perfection. I could feel the audience's tension as well throughout the movie. Even the plot similarity to The Ring didn't weigh on me enjoying this film. It was so well executed that it felt it held its own on its own right. There are only two things I think stopped it from being almost perfect (well three now that I saw this review). One was the large amount of expletives. It even feels like some of them are like "ok you HAVE to say this here". They just don't feel natural, they feel forced in for some reason I cannot understand. Second, the "smiles" are really, really creepy. The actors did a fantastic job on each of them. Except for one that feels forced, prosthetic or CGI. It was not convincing at all and I couldn't help thinking about the Joker instead of the creepy smiles the film had gotten me used to. The third is the character's sister. I agree, totally forgettable. Another great thing was the plot twist, which again I won't spoil, but was awesome. The whole audience gasped when it happened. Few movies command the attention and tension build-up like this movie. Now that I think about it, yes it's kind of like The Ring's final jumpscare which was majestic as to how it was delivered to the audience. I swear I pulled up my legs when I saw it for the first time. So, this movie grew on me and I definitely enjoyed it despite its few flaws. One of the most gratifying experiences in modern horror movies to me.
The movie The Invitation (not the new one) was great due to not knowing whether the protagonist was crazy or whether something was actually happening.
I knew that last jump scare was coming 😂
This is great to hear. I saw the trailer the other day and thought it could go either way. Looking forward to watching it this week when I get a chance after school
I don't watch many horror movies but this one astounded me. It feels like the jump scares are icing on the cake that gets people interested for the trailer and flashy moments but the real dread of this movie is the building fear that you feel from the scenes. You see a place where you expect a boogeyman to appear from and the scene lingers for just too long and keeps you on the edge of your seat
How Jeremy managed to avoid the trailer is what I want to know!
I didn’t even hear of the movie until I looked what was on at the movies, kinda weird
@@jontayy6592 really, I've seen the trailer in heavy heavy rotation!
@@heatheraggus7501 so many people are saying that, maybe I see it but don’t pay attention
Other than the bad CGI towards the end this was a really good movie.
The cgi was laughable
Hey jeremy, really hoping for an Andor review! Personally loving it rn
Jeremy your jump scare killed me man!!!😂😂😂
I love when jeremy confirms my love or hate for films 👌 basically the same opinion on every film
Saw it last night. I genuinely had anxiety watching this movie. Lol that doesn’t happen very often. So I gotta say it was pretty good.
Literally just got back from watching this and holy cow was it good! Some parts were cliche to the point of screaming at the screen but did not really expect that ending. Got a few jumps out of me and definately recommend
Lol anyone else gonna point out the altered beast intro? Great throwback
This was an incredibly good movie and the cast was stellar. So glad I've finally seen it. Yeah, jumpscares were over the top and needless, the atmosphere was already so opressive and tense without them.
Fwell for me this movie hit me hard for personal experiencies. Second This movie for me is diferent because it moves away from the cliché horror movies: Whenever the protagonist is in danger, he either fights and survives or they have someone help him fight against that entity and it ends up being an ordinary action movie.
And third Im still worried of the cat. they get a real corspe cat? If is im gonna cry. that would be very terrified and tragic
I thought it was quite good, but everyone else freaking loved it. So, I’m a jaded old horror fan. It’s a hit
The way this movie scared me was unlike any other. I was surprised! The build up was absolutely astounding and done extraordinary well. Scenes we’re filled with subtle hints of the director’s ingenuity that added a nice touch. I was sucked in during the whole movie not really knowing what was going to transpire next.
Jeremy, as always amazing review. Saw it opening day and couldnt agree with you more
Kumar became a doctor, this movie takes place in the same universe as Harold and Kumar.
When the super tall guy looked down at her and pulled its face off! Dude! That scene absolutely rocked it was so scary and realistic and gruesome and frightening it was perfectly executed.
Yea that was something new , i had to pause that scene and look at the face for a good 2-3 minutes…i was actually counting the teeth 🦷
Can’t wait to see this one. Will you be reviewing Orphan: First Kill? It’s so much fun!
The last 5 seconds are pure gold. Thank you Jeremy. 🤣👍