The Hidden Meaning of “Smile 2”: It’s About Monarch Mind Control

Warning: Monstrous spoilers ahead!Also: Two gruesome (but necessary) screenshots from the movie.
After successfully horrifying viewers with the 2022 movie Smile, writer and director Parker Finn sought to expand the franchise with a sequel that took place in a different context, and that focused on a different character: A troubled pop star.
According to interviews, the main protagonist of Smile 2 was inspired by early 2010s pop stars Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. If you’ve been reading The