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Even though Rose did everything she was supposed to do — that we're supposed to do to process our own trauma — the monster still won. The cycle will continue. Smile writer-director Parker Finn characterizes the two endings of his film as an attempt to get ahead of audiences' expectations.
What was the demon in Smile? ›
The Smile Entity, also called The Monstrosity or simply The Smile Demon, is the main antagonist of the 2020 horror short film Laura Hasn't Slept, as well as its 2022 film adaptation/sequel Smile and its upcoming sequel Smile 2, which will be released in 2024.
Why didn't Rose survive in Smile? ›
The demon forces itself into her mouth, just before Joel breaks into her family home. Joel arrives in time to see Rose pouring gasoline on herself and then lighting a match. The chilling final shot of Smile zooms into Joel's eye as he watches her burning to death.
How to end the Smile curse? ›
Murder Can Feed Trauma To The Smile Monster
As the only survivor of the curse depicted in the film, Talley reveals that there have been different "chains" around the world and that the only way to break them is to take someone else's life.
Is Smile 2 coming out? ›
A teaser trailer and new poster for the new horror sequel Smile 2 has been released. The film will be released in theaters on October 18, 2024! Synopsis: About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events.
How old is Rose in Smile? ›
She was portrayed by Sosie Bacon as an adult, and Meghan Brown Pratt as a 10 year-old.
What mental illness is Smile based on? ›
The concept of a smile is a powerful element in the movie, as it represents the facade that people with depression, anxiety, or trauma often wear to hide their pain and struggles. By incorporating this relatable horror element, the film strikes a chord with many viewers.
Was Rose's mom cursed in Smile? ›
The Smile movie explained the entity needs another person to witness her death to carry on its curse, Rose secludes herself in her childhood home. There, the entity takes the form of her mother, revealing that, after overdosing, she asked a then 10-year-old Rose to call for help. Rose declined and her mother died.
Is Smile based on a true story? ›
"Smile" is five stories in one. It's important to note that this is not a true story. Rather, the credits claim that it's like 80,000 other stories. Some characters are based on real people, others are composites.
Is Joel the next victim in Smile? ›
Rose's body is smiling while she burns away, and we can see in Joel's eyes he will be scarred for life by that disturbing suicide. Joel's life won't last long, though, as he's now the entity's next victim. In the end, there's no way to escape trauma. Smile is currently streaming on Prime Video in the U.S.
Rose sees the monster, has a mental breakdown, and can't move. She truly and fully embodies the curse by starting a fire with her own body. Joel realizes too late that Rose has given him the curse. It's an effective ending since it doesn't seem that Rose would be able to survive this.
Who is Rose's ex in Smile? ›
On December 14, 2022, Gallner, who starred as Dr. Rose's former boyfriend Joel, revealed that he would definitely be up for another stint in a potential sequel. On January 11, 2024, it was announced that Gallner would reprise his role as Joel in Smile 2.
Who is the villain in Smile? ›
Type of Villain
The Smile Entity, taunting Rose about how she will never be able to get rid of it. You can't escape your own mind, Rose. The Smile Entity is the main antagonist of the 2022 horror film Smile.
What's the point of Smile movie? ›
Despite some of its missteps, the horror film's theme of inheriting mental illness and walking down a path that you have lived dreading all your life is poignant. The world is a stage and we are all storytellers. We tell stories about ourselves to ourselves; stories that hold the power to either liberate us or trap us.
What happened to the cat in Smile? ›
Rose begins experiencing hallucinations induced by the demon. Shortly after, she has trouble finding her cat, Mustache, and its tragic fate is revealed during her nephew's birthday party. The boy opens Rose's present to discover her cat's dead body.
What is the true ending of Smile? ›
The Smile ending closes as the camera focuses on Rose's death being reflected in Joel's terrified eye, showing that her fate will continue to happen to other people. In the real world, Joel arrives at Rose's childhood home, and when he enters, she turns around with an evil grin on her face.
Does Smile for me have multiple endings? ›
Multiple Endings: Depending on how many Habiticians you help (and whether you choose to help Dr. Habit during the climax), you can get a few different endings. Noodle Incident: A frequent occurrence at the Habitat, at least if Wallus has anything to say about it.
Why does lollipop play at the end of Smile? ›
This was an intentional bit of production design to correspond with Rose's ultimatum. The entity that takes people over, hauntingly revealed in the film's final moments, was lovingly referred to as Lollipop by the cast and crew.
Will Rose be in Smile 2? ›
Kyle Gallner reprises his role in Smile 2. His character now has the curse after witnessing Rose, played by Sosie Bacon, take her life in the first film. While Rose is not expected to return, the entity's tricks leave room for surprises.