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Why people love it

Smile works as a horror movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The horror and mystery blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 55m · ★ 6.7

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  1. 96match

    1.The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

    ★ 7.4 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    The horror energy of Smile is alive in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a dark payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    2.Final Destination 2 (2003)

    ★ 6.3 · Horror · Mystery · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    Final Destination 2 (2003) operates in the same horror as Smile, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The dark payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    3.Malignant (2021)

    ★ 6.8 · Horror · Mystery · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    Malignant (2021) belongs to the same conversation as Smile — both anchor their horror in mystery emotion that doesn't let go. The dark undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    4.Mirrors (2008)

    ★ 6.3 · Horror · Mystery · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If Smile's horror stayed with you, Mirrors (2008) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The mystery through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    5.Stonehearst Asylum (2014)

    ★ 6.9 · Thriller · Mystery · Horror · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    Where Smile excels in horror, Stonehearst Asylum (2014) doubles down on mystery to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    6.Come Play (2020)

    ★ 6.4 · Horror · Mystery · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    Come Play (2020) is the natural next step after Smile: same horror DNA, different perspective. The dark streak and mystery elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    7.Psycho II (1983)

    ★ 6.5 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of Smile who respond to its horror will find Psycho II (1983) immediately familiar. Both films share a mystery sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    8.The Entity (1982)

    ★ 6.7 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 2h 5m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason Smile fans keep landing on The Entity (1982) — the horror is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    9.Sherlock Holmes (2009)

    ★ 7.2 · Adventure · Crime · Mystery · 2h 9m

    Why you'll love it

    Sherlock Holmes draws from the same mystery well as Smile, channeling adventure in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2009 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    10.Halloween (2018)

    ★ 6.6 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    Halloween (2018) captures the horror appeal of Smile without simply imitating it. The thriller streak running through both films is what puts Halloween at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Smile?
Try The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Final Destination 2, Malignant—each shares DNA with Smile while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Smile?
Smile (2022) is best described as Horror, Mystery. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Smile part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Smile Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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