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‘Smile’ is contagious

Raine Caldwell, Staff Writer | October 18, 2022

As an avid horror fan, I have consumed many works of the genre. I am no stranger to it, as even one of my favorite authors is Stephen King. A literary author who has writ- ten many books that are made into films such as “Pet Sematary” and “IT.” Many horror directors know that the key to raw scare is pulsating fear, and that is why many like me keep going back for more.

“Smile didn’t disappoint me. Firstly, the movie’s marketing campaign is by far the most jarring. They hired actors to stand and perform the signature creepy smile at many places. They stood and did nothing but smile. Wearing bright yellow shirts with the title of the movie. They appeared at many major league baseball games and even NBC’s “Today”show.

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