Smile 2’s Naomi Scott Offers Tips To Do That Creepy Grin

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As a horror movie enthusiast with a heart that beats a little too fast during jump scares, I must say that the Smile franchise has truly outdone itself with the creepy grins they’ve managed to instill into our collective nightmares. The first movie was a chilling experience, and the second installment, Smile 2, promises to be even more terrifying, especially with its setting on a pop singer’s world tour.

In a new twist, the chilling smiles from the initial Smile film left us uneasy by unveiling an eerie menacing grin. This time, in Smile 2, these unsettling grins are invading the globe tour of a popular singer. Naomi Scott, portraying pop star Skye Riley, shares insights on mastering that unsettling smile for those intrigued by the concept.

The terrifying grin we see in the Smile movies is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before in some of the best horror movies of all time. While movies like It Follows introduced the concept of an evil entity following you, the Smile franchise presents audiences with a stalker entity displaying a chilling grin that you can argue makes the person look like they’re frozen in pain. Naomi Scott, who plays the lead in the anticipated sequel, gives CBS Mornings some tips on how to pull off that creepy grin that’ll encourage you to try this at home:

The quietness is what gives me chills, you understand? It’s when someone stands motionless and stares at you that becomes unsettling… Here are some hints: A stoic demeanor, a broad smile, head slightly tilted down, and wide-open eyes. These are the elements I usually emphasize.

People who watched the original Smile film can understand exactly what Naomi Scott is referring to. This smile isn’t just a casual, charming one; it’s a sinister, chilling grin that signifies an evil force taking over the individual. It won’t be long before you become the next target as well. Notably, Vladimir Duthiers, who seems to have a role in Smile 2, executed this grin convincingly during his interview with Scott, following her guidance!

As a gaming enthusiast, the pulse-pounding preview of “Smile 2” truly showcased the franchise’s chilling close-up grins that you can’t help but stare at for a second too long. The grin that sent shivers down my spine was the one flashed by Ray Nicholson, an actor in the movie, who eerily resembled his father, Jack Nicholson, during his terrifying performance in “The Shining.” With the sequel set to unfold against the backdrop of a world tour instead of suburban life, I’ve got a hunch we’re about to encounter twice as many sinister smiles.

In addition to appearing in the Parker Finn films, those eerie grins have also been part of a widespread promotional effort. This campaign, orchestrated by Paramount Pictures and TriplePlay Studios, enlisted actors to show up at popular televised events such as sports games and morning shows with significant viewership.

In the promotional strategy for “Smile 2”, a woman delivered an unsettling gaze during LL Cool J’s performance at the MTV VMAs, effectively sending shivers down the spines of social media users. This same eerie smile reappeared during the playoff match between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets, until the actor momentarily broke character due to an approaching ball. Given that the initial viral marketing campaign was successful during the Halloween season, earning “Smile” a staggering $217 million globally, I am optimistic that its sequel will replicate these results. You can watch Naomi Scott’s full interview below:

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2024-10-18 20:37