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Smile 2, released on Oct. 18 (Friday), is hoping to capture the same box-office magic as the original when it was released in 2022.
The sequel stars Naomi Scott, who plays Skye Riley, a pop star down on her luck, who's ready for a comeback after a fatal car crash that took the life of her boyfriend, Paul Hudson (Ray Nicholson).
However, her attempted career rebound hits a snag after a late-night run-in with an old high school friend which sees her on the receiving end of a fateful creepy smile.
Once the smile-monster latches onto a person, they begin to experience disturbing hallucinations that eventually drive them insane and forces them to die by suicide.
Despite the creepy smile being a huge part of the film, Scott respectfully begs fans to adjust their face before speaking to her.
"I would just say, please don’t [creepy smile at me]. I’ll sit and talk to you about the weather, music, food, your grandma, but just don’t do the creepy smile at me, please," the 31-year-old actress told The Hollywood Reporter.
"I am really jumpy, as well. I’m a sensitive soul, so don’t do that to me, please," the Power Rangers star added.
During a recent appearance on CBS Mornings, Scott handed out some tips on how to pull off the monster-like grin.
"It’s the stillness, you guys. That’s what makes it freaky. You know what I mean? When someone’s still and they’re staring at you that’s what makes it scary… Is the stoic, it’s a big smile, head tilted down a little bit, eyes wide," she said.
Smile 2's Naomi Scott Begs You Not to 'Do the Creepy at Me,' Offers Up Tips for Achieving the Fateful Grin
Romain Maurice, Getty ImagesThe Aladdin star once again shows off her vocal abilities in the horror film, and even co-wrote two of the six songs on the Smile 2 soundtrack.
Smile was an instant success when it was released in 2022 in part to its viral marketing campaign.
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The film debuted to $22.6M at the box office, and in total, grabbed $105.9M domestic and $217.4M worldwide.
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