Smile is an interesting case of already cliched tropes mixed in with a original story which would seem to be a standard case of stealing from other movies right? Films like The Ring and It Follows have already had stuff like this happen. However, while Smile does take a lot of ideas and concepts from other horror films, it doesn’t seem to steal it for bad reasons. If anything, it takes those already used ideas and seems to use it for an advantage. Even though the film is generic as fuck, it’s still effectively creepy and done well to the point you will forget that these ideas were already used. Smile is a forgivable case because it’s a terrifying movie. Despite the already used ideas from other films, Smile takes those ideas to the max with creepiness and somewhat originality with the scares and the idea of a simple smile (note: the film Truth or Dare failed at this idea miserably) being a curse passed down from person to person by something inhuman and paranormal. I’d say besides the stolen ideas from other films, Smile (alongside X, The Black Phone, Nope, The Menu and Barbarian) is the best horror film of 2022. The acting, pacing, scares, effects and symbolism is what makes this movie a entertaining experience.

Not much monster screen time but it’s a fair film. The acting is good and the monster design is pretty good for a old b-monster flick

Except maybe a likeable performance from Warwick Davis, this film has nothing new to offer except maybe a dumb fear of either dwarves, Irish people or St. Patty’s day

Despite Bela Lugosi’s fantastic performance and an unforgettable character from Tor Johnson, the film played like a soap opera trying to be a monster movie.

I. Love. This. Film! It knows it’s suspense, scares, effects, acting, all of it. It maybe a bit slow at first, but once the monsters appear, you’ll want to grab a beer or whatever your favorite drink is, with them

Compared to the 3d crapfest from the last one, this has actual potential, actual good acting and an actual plot twist that will be unforgettable

What happens if the shark from jaws was in reality a ACTUAL monster. You get a shitty ripoff with some of the worst acting that makes Tommy Wiseau look like Orson Welles

I usually love the Saw films. This was a big let down considering i got bored watching it despite it trying to be entertaining. But like always, Tobin Bell is still good playing his most iconic role.

There’s a reason it’s called the best worst horror film ever made. Everyone even the goblins are fucking stupid. The only decent character that i thought was actually trying was the goblin preacher because he was actually trying to be scary and evil. Either than that, it is a crap film

Unlike most of my least favorite horror films, I somewhat enjoyed this film. It was funny and had a creative idea having aliens bring life to ghouls, vampires and zombies to do their bidding. Sadly, it is not taken too seriously to be considered a horror masterpiece. At least you have Bela Lugosi to keep you entertain despite limited screen time