HOSTS:
Kurt
Special Guest: Dan Nicholls
—————————-
Tremble is a horror podcast that cuts through hype to figure out what actually works, whether a movie is trying to scare you, make you laugh, or do both at once.
On this episode, the Tremble crew returns to the world of sinister smiles with Smile 2, Parker Finn’s 2024 sequel that expands the franchise’s supernatural nightmare into the world of celebrity and pop music. Global superstar Skye Riley is preparing for a major comeback tour when a terrifying encounter with her drug dealer leaves her trapped in a seemingly unstoppable cycle of hallucinations, paranoia, and horrifying visions. Kurt, Taylor, Dan, and Steve break down Naomi Scott’s powerhouse performance, the film’s increasingly elaborate psychological horror, and how Finn raises the stakes while maintaining the disturbing atmosphere of the original. The discussion explores the pressures of fame, addiction, trauma, and the terrifying consequences of being unable to trust your own reality. They also examine the film’s spectacular set pieces, its disturbing creature design, and whether Smile 2 successfully builds upon its predecessor or simply delivers a bigger and more chaotic version of the same nightmare.
Listen to Tremble on your favorite platform:
Leave a Reply