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Rose Cotter: What are you?
Tale
After witnessing a strange and traumatic incident involving a patient, a psychiatrist becomes increasingly convinced that she is being threatened by a strange entity. A few days before the film’s September 30, 2022 release, the film’s cast showed up at various baseball games, sitting behind home plate, motionless and smiling as they stared into the camera, motionless despite the understandable concern of the fans in the audience, all while wearing Smile t-shirts. Another quickly appeared in the background with the crowd during the Today show. At approximately the 31-minute mark, Rose breaks a glass when her alarm goes off. When the glass is shown at her feet, she is wearing socks. A few seconds later, as she checks the door, she is wearing lace-up shoes. Based on what happens later at a party, there are several continuity issues that may not be “mistakes” but may in fact be deliberate in order to show “breaks” in Rose’s consciousness/sanity.
Why do you do this to me?
Monstrosity: Because your spirit is so inviting. Paramount’s opening and closing logos have a curved line in the shape of a smile at the foot of the mountain. Featured in Chris Stuckmann’s film reviews: Smile (2022). LollipopWritten by Beverley Ross and 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. After witnessing her teacher’s brutal suicide, she appears to be suffering from extreme post-traumatic stress disorder.
Suddenly, she becomes calm, smiling unnaturally, before slitting her throat
As Rose talks to Laura, the young girl becomes increasingly frightened, claiming that an invisible entity is about to kill her. Subsequently, bizarre events convince Rose that the entity is now stalking her; and that she is its next victim. A disturbing horror film, Parker Finn’s “Smile” is a chilling examination of the lingering effects of trauma. Finn’s narrative argues that trauma affects every aspect of a person’s life and can be transmitted to others through their actions. While comparisons to David Robert Mitchell’s “It Follows” are inevitable, Parker’s handling of the film’s thesis feels fresh and innovative. The effects of trauma—such as hallucinations, paranoia, and guilt—are cleverly interwoven into Finn’s narrative, adding to the psychological horror at play. The film is suspenseful, with an intoxicating atmosphere of dread throughout.
Culturally relevant and disturbing, Finn’s film is a wild and devilish adventure
While the ending is disappointing, the journey leading up to it is engaging and sinister. Finn makes excellent use of jump scares—which often seem like a cheap way to make viewers jump. That’s not the case here, as they intensify the paranoid state Rose finds herself in. Her characterization is strong, as is her dialogue, and we believe and sympathize with Rose, even if we’re unsure whether or not we can trust her version of reality. For a horror film to be successful, good sound design is necessary; Finn’s sound department has created an immersive and eerie environment of terror. Cristobal Tapia de Veer’s music adds to the uncomfortable atmosphere, becoming chaotically dissonant as Rose descends deeper into paranoid fear. At times reminiscent of Dario Argento and Goblin’s score for “Suspiria,” Tapia de Veer’s work greatly enhances the film’s impact.
Similarly, Charlie Sarroff’s unconventional cinematography adds to the film’s eerie mood
Distinct and creative, his use of low angles, handheld shots, and zooms fosters a sense of unpredictable instability. Under Finn’s direction, his implementation of lighting creates contrast and mood, while his composition of the images also adds to the horror of the film. He uses symmetry, asymmetry and negative space to create imbalance, tension and emptiness, depending on the needs of the scene.
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