Smile, Parker Finn
Who is Parker Finn? Meet the director of 'Smile' franchise from an Akron suburb
Parker Finn, the director of the famous horror movie franchise, 'Smile,' is from Ohio. Here's more about him and his latest Hollywood horror movie.
Smile Director Teases the “Sky’s the Limit” for Future Installments in the Franchise
Parker Finn’s Smile was originally set to be a Paramount+ exclusive, but based on feedback from the studio and from test screenings, the decision was made to instead release the movie in theaters. The movie would go on to earn $217 million worldwide and earn 80% positive reviews on aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes,
‘Smile 2’ Review: Parker Finn’s Bigger, Messier and Superior Sequel Is a Blueprint for a Very Elastic Horror Franchise
The sophomore filmmaker still loves his jump scares, but "Smile 2" suggests that his horror series could have real legs as an ongoing anthology of character studies.
Smile 2 Review: Parker Finn's Horror Sequel Is Possibly The Best Genre Surprise Of The Year
Expanding lore is a key element in horror sequels, and it’s something that I pondered heavily going into my screening of writer/director Parker Finn’s Smile 2. Revisiting the original in the days before,
'Smile 2' director Parker Finn speaks about sequel, future of franchise
After 'Smile' received a rave reaction in 2022, writer-director Parker Finn is back with the sequel of the hit horror film, according to The Hollywood
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From Ohio to Hollywood: Bath native brings nightmares to life in ‘Smile 2’
Northeast Ohio native Parker Finn hopes to bring audiences unexpected scares in the sequel to his horror debut, “Smile”.
'Smile 2' review: This is going to ruin the tour!
Naomi Scott stuns as a pop diva plagued by a creepy curse.
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‘Smile 2’ and the darker side of stardom
In 2022, writer/director Parker Finn came onto the horror scene with a pretty simple, effective idea: what if smiles were ...
Smile 2 Post-Credits Scene Check-In (No Spoilers) - Is There Anything After the Credits?
Smile 2 has arrived. But are there any post-credits scenes in the new horror movie? We've got the spoiler-free answer right ...
‘Smile 2’ Reviews: How Does Sequel Rate Against First ‘Smile’?
"Smile 2" is new in theaters and critics are weighing in with their thoughts. How do the reviews compare to the original ...
Tragic pop stars Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston inspired “Smile 2”'s horrific portrait of celebrity suffering
Director Parker Finn tells EW he also consulted the media about Britney Spears while crafting his horror sequel, which examines public complicity in star downfalls.
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Smile 2 movie review: Naomi Scott, Kyle Gallner starrer is a fairly crusty genre effort
The narrative is effectively horrifying even when it fails to deliver on consistency and tempo. We follow the trail of the ...
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‘Smile 2’ Changes Things Up But Also Keeps to a Similar Pattern of Terrifying Tricks
The horror sequel from writer/director Parker Finn continues the curse storyline from the first movie, albeit with new ...
'Smile 2' builds on the original movie — with mostly strong results
The movie is most effective at delving into the mental breakdown of its protagonist, pop singer Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), who ...