22/13

When the glass is shown at her feet she is wearing socks

Story

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, a psychiatrist becomes increasingly convinced she is being threatened by an uncanny entity behind home plate dead still and smiling while staring into the camera, unmoving despite fans in the audience being understandably concerned shirts. Another soon appeared in the background with the crowd during the Today show.. At approximately 31 min in, Rose breaks a glass when her alarm goes off. A few seconds later as she is checking the door she is wearing lace-up shoes. Based on what happens later at a party later, there are several continuity issues that may not be "mistakes" but may actually be deliberate in order to show "breaks" in Rose Cotter's consciousness/sanity.

Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Smile (2022)

The Monstrosity: Because your mind is so inviting.. The Paramount opening and closing logos have a curved line in the form of a smile at the base of the mountain. LollipopWritten by Beverley Ross & Julius DixonPerformed by The Chordettes. Rose Cotter is a therapist in an emergency psychiatric ward. One day, Laura, a young student, is brought in for observation.

Suddenly, she calms down, smiling unnaturally, before slitting her own throat

After witnessing the brutal suicide of her professor, she seems to be suffering from extreme post-traumatic stress disorder. As Rose talks to Laura, the girl gets increasingly frightened, claiming an unseen entity is about to kill her. Later, bizarre events convince Rose that the entity is now stalking her; and that she is its next victim.An unnerving horror, Parker Finn's 'Smile' is a creepy examination of the lingering effects of trauma. Finn's narrative contends that trauma affects every aspect of one's life, and can be passed onto others through one's actions. Although comparisons to David Robert Mitchell's 'It Follows' are inevitable, Parker's handling of the film's thesis feels fresh and innovative.

Although the ending is underwhelming, the journey there is an engaging, sinister one

Traumatic effects—such as hallucinations, paranoia, and guilt—are cleverly interwoven into Finn's narrative, adding to the psychological horror therein. Finn makes excellent use of jump-scares- which often feel like a cheap way to get viewers jolted. They're not here, as they intensify the paranoid state Rose is in. His characterization is strong, as is his dialogue, and we believe and sympathize with Rose; even if we're unsure whether or not we can trust her version of reality. Culturally relevant and unsettling, Finn's film makes for a wild and devilish ride.For a horror to be successful, good sound design is necessary; Finn's sound department has created an immersive and disquieting atmosphere of terror.

Distinctive and creative, his utilization of low angles, handheld shots and zooms fosters a sense of unpredictable instability

Cristobal Tapia de Veer's score adds to the discomforting atmosphere, becoming chaotically dissonant as Rose descends further into paranoid fear. Reminiscent at times of Dario Argento and Goblin's score for 'Suspiria,' Tapia de Veer's work enhances the film's impact immensely.Similarly, Charlie Sarroff's unconventional cinematography heightens the picture's uneasy ambiance. Under Finn's direction, his implementation of lighting creates contrast and mood, while his image composition also adds to the film's horror. He uses symmetry, asymmetry and negative space to create imbalance, tension and emptiness; depending on the needs of the scene.