Smile 2
HorrorMysteryMusic
18+R
2024·2h 7m·Parker Finn·Paramount Pictures·● Script read & verified
A psychological horror sequel following pop star Skye Riley as she's haunted by a demonic entity that forces victims to kill themselves in front of...
Watch with your child — Extremely graphic violence and disturbing themes around suicide and self-harm require mature discussion and emotional support
Heads Up for Parents
Despite being rated R, the level of graphic self-harm and suicide depicted goes far beyond typical horror violence and includes extremely disturbing imagery of characters mutilating themselves.
What's In It
Violence
Extreme▸
Language
Extreme▸
Scary
Extreme▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Mild▸
Stimulation
Extreme▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Religious mockery depicted
The film explicitly mocks Christian faith through scenes where the demon forces Skye to blaspheme and desecrate religious symbols. Prayer and religious imagery are consistently undermined and turned into sources of horror rather than comfort.
Community Notes
- Mental health advocates have raised concerns about the graphic depiction of suicide and self-harm
- Some horror critics note the film's intense violence may be excessive even for the genre
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Thoughtfully explores the pressures of celebrity culture and how fame can become a prison
- ✓Shows addiction recovery as an ongoing struggle rather than a simple cure
- ✓Demonstrates the importance of authentic friendships and support systems during difficult times
Cast:Naomi ScottRosemarie DeWittLukas GageMiles Gutierrez-RileyPeter Jacobson