After all the events in the first *Smile* movie, Kyle finds himself possessed by this eerie demon. To break free, he has to make someone else witness a highly traumatic event, like a murder or suicide. This wild chain reaction keeps going until it lands on Skye Riley, a really famous popstar. She sees her friend and dealer, Lewis Fregoli, end his life. Skye doesn’t know she’s been cursed and starts experiencing horrible hallucinations. She thinks they might be tied to her rocky past filled with depression and addiction.

As these freaky episodes mess up her public appearances, an orderly named Morris reaches out to lay out what’s happening to Skye and offers a way out.

This whole mess with the demon in Skye’s head is just perfect for highlighting all the stress of being in the spotlight. It plays into those fears like spotting an obsessive fan lurking or something going wrong during an event. Plus, those bright lights might just reveal both the physical scars from a nasty car crash and the inner mental ones she’s dealt with.

This horror flick drops us straight into showbiz world—where everything is more about what’s on the surface than what’s underneath. In a place where fake smiles are currency even when they don’t match what folks are actually thinking, it’s like the perfect hunting ground for this smile-loving demon.
Hey, so this movie dives into how this demon, kind of like a viral internet thing, sets up shop in this pop star’s life. They call it “Smiley,” and it gives Skye everything she thinks she wants: a friend who’s always there and super forgiving, plus an escape from the crazy world of showbiz. But the catch is, it’s all just to manipulate her. The ending? Total shocker—like something you’d expect from M. Night Shyamalan.

We see Rosemarie DeWitt doing her thing as a mom again, similar to her role in “Rachel Getting Married.” She’s managing Skye’s career but treats her more like a cash cow. Naomi Scott plays Skye—a real-life performer who you might remember from Disney’s live-action Aladdin. Despite being talented, she’s often sidelined while stars like Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande rise.

Scott really nails it here, showing off some unexpected acting chops as she portrays a popstar who’s adored by everyone yet can’t find peace within herself. It sort of echoes Britney Spears’ infamous meltdown or that intense vibe you get from Brady Corbet’s Vox Lux. Maybe there’s even a bit of Naomi Scott’s own story in there too since the role feels personal at times.
Hey, let me tell you about Smile 2. It’s not as scary as the first one, but it’s definitely bolder and pulls off some cool stuff. You know, it could be a great way for Scott to get back in the spotlight, kind of like a fresh start for his career. Plus, who knows? It might just set the stage for more movies in this series down the road.