100+ Movies like Smile
One Missed Call
Both "Smile" and "One Missed Call" are supernatural horror films that follow a similar premise of a curse being passed from one person to another through witnessing a disturbing event. The curse manifests as hallucinations and visions of smiling or disturbing figures, driving the victims to commit suicide or violent acts. The protagonists in both films, Rose in "Smile" and Beth in "One Missed Call", investigate the origins of the curse and attempt to break the cycle, uncovering traumatic backstories involving abusive or troubled family members. The curses are revealed to be supernatural entities feeding on trauma and pain, forcing the protagonists to confront their own past traumas. Both films build tension through a chain of victims succumbing to the curse, with the protagonists racing against time to stop the spread before becoming the next victims themselves.
The Intruders
Both "Smile" and "The Intruders" center around a young woman, Rose, who is haunted by a supernatural entity after a traumatic event involving the death of a loved one. In "Smile", Rose is a therapist who witnesses a patient's disturbing suicide, while in "The Intruders", Rose's mother commits suicide due to schizophrenia. The entities in both films manifest through visions of smiling people and seem to feed on the protagonists' trauma and mental anguish. Rose's struggles to convince others of the entity's existence and her descent into paranoia and isolation are common themes. Both films build tension through Rose's investigations into the origins of the entities, which reveal dark histories tied to their homes. The climaxes involve violent confrontations where the true, monstrous forms of the entities are revealed before they possess or curse Rose, passing the torment onto another victim.
Shake, Rattle & Roll 11
Both "Smile" and "Shake, Rattle & Roll 11" involve supernatural entities that torment and possess their victims, often manifesting as disturbing visions or hallucinations. The entities feed on trauma and pass from victim to victim through a curse-like mechanism, with the curse being transferred by witnessing a traumatic event like suicide or murder. The protagonists in both films are initially skeptical of the supernatural threat but become increasingly convinced as the entity's influence grows. They must confront their own personal traumas and demons, both literal and metaphorical, to break the cycle of the curse. The films build tension through escalating horror set pieces and disturbing imagery, culminating in shocking, violent climaxes where the protagonists face the entity's true, monstrous form.
Boogeyman 2
Both "Smile" and "Boogeyman 2" involve a supernatural entity that terrorizes and possesses people, causing them to harm themselves or others. The entity feeds on trauma and passes from victim to victim through witnessing disturbing events. The protagonists, Rose in "Smile" and Laura in "Boogeyman 2", are haunted by the entity due to traumatic events from their childhood. They struggle to convince others of the entity's existence as the curse spreads, leading to a climactic confrontation where the entity's true monstrous form is revealed. The movies explore themes of trauma, mental illness, and the cycle of violence passed from one person to another.
The Skeptic
Both "Smile" and "The Skeptic" explore themes of trauma, repressed memories, and supernatural entities haunting the protagonists. The main characters, Rose in "Smile" and Bryan in "The Skeptic", initially dismiss the paranormal occurrences as hallucinations or stress-induced, only to later realize they are being tormented by malevolent forces tied to their traumatic pasts. The entities manifest in disturbing ways, such as smiling figures in "Smile" and the ghost of Bryan's abusive mother in "The Skeptic". The protagonists' struggles to confront their repressed traumas and break the cycle of haunting form the central narrative arcs. Both films build tension through escalating paranormal events and the protagonists' descent into mental instability before reaching climactic confrontations with the entities, revealing their true monstrous forms. Ultimately, the movies explore how unresolved trauma can manifest in destructive ways, with the protagonists forced to confront their pasts to overcome the supernatural forces tormenting them.
Demonic
Both "Smile" and "Demonic" revolve around a supernatural, demonic entity that torments and possesses its victims, often through traumatic events and visions. The protagonists, Rose in "Smile" and Carly in "Demonic", witness disturbing events involving people close to them acting strangely and smiling unnaturally before committing suicide or violent acts. They soon realize they are being haunted by a malevolent force that feeds on trauma and seeks to possess them. The entities in both films manifest in different forms, tormenting the protagonists with visions and hallucinations of their loved ones. They also have a connection to the protagonists' traumatic pasts, with Rose's entity linked to her abusive mother's death and Carly's demon possessing her mother Angela. The protagonists must confront their inner demons and the supernatural forces to break the cycle of possession and violence. Both films explore themes of trauma, mental illness, and the consequences of unresolved personal issues. They also involve the protagonists seeking help from others, including therapists and experts, to understand the entities haunting them. Ultimately, the protagonists face the demonic forces directly, leading to violent confrontations and attempts to exorcise or destroy the entities.
Laura Hasn't Slept
Both "Smile" and "Laura Hasn't Slept" center around a young woman named Laura who is haunted by a disturbing, smiling entity. In "Smile", Laura witnesses her professor's suicide and is subsequently tormented by an evil force that appears as people smiling unnaturally, driving her to take her own life. Similarly, in "Laura Hasn't Slept", Laura experiences a recurring nightmare of a sinister smiling man that manifests into a grotesque monster during her therapy session, causing her to descend into madness and self-mutilation. The core premise of an innocent smile harboring a sinister, traumatizing force that preys on the protagonist's psyche is shared between the two films, establishing a thematic and narrative parallel.
Suitable Flesh
Both "Smile" and "Suitable Flesh" are psychological horror films that explore the theme of an evil, supernatural entity possessing and tormenting the protagonists. The entities manifest through disturbing visions and hallucinations, driving the main characters to question their sanity. In both movies, the entities are passed on from one victim to another through traumatic events, creating a chain of possession and death. The protagonists, Rose in "Smile" and Elizabeth in "Suitable Flesh", witness disturbing events involving people smiling unnaturally before committing suicide or murder, which triggers the curse/possession. They struggle to convince others of the entity's existence as their grip on reality slips. The films build tension through the protagonists' desperate attempts to break the cycle of possession, even resorting to violence against others to save themselves. Ultimately, the entities reveal their true, monstrous forms in shocking climaxes where the protagonists face the horrifying consequences of the curse.
Two Witches
Both "Smile" and "Two Witches" involve a supernatural entity that spreads through trauma and witnessing disturbing events. The protagonists, Rose and Sarah, experience visions and hallucinations of the entity after witnessing someone's death, which is linked to a curse or possession. The entity torments them and those around them, causing people to question their sanity. The stories explore themes of mental illness, the cycle of trauma, and the consequences of witnessing horrific events. Both movies build tension through a series of disturbing incidents and escalating supernatural occurrences before revealing the true nature of the malevolent force. The climax involves the protagonists confronting the entity directly, leading to a traumatic event that perpetuates the cycle.
Room 6
Both "Smile" and "Room 6" are psychological horror films that follow a protagonist haunted by supernatural entities after a traumatic event. The protagonists, Rose in "Smile" and Amy in "Room 6", experience disturbing hallucinations and visions that blur the line between reality and nightmare. They are tormented by malevolent forces that seem to feed on their past traumas and guilt, with the entities taking the form of disfigured or monstrous figures. The films explore themes of repressed trauma, mental illness, and the cycle of violence and suffering. The protagonists must confront their inner demons and the horrors of their pasts to break free from the curse or test they are trapped in. Both movies build tension through surreal, nightmarish sequences and leave the viewer questioning what is real until the climactic revelations.
The Grudge
Both "Smile" and "The Grudge" are supernatural horror films that revolve around a deadly curse passed from person to person. The curse manifests through disturbing visions and hallucinations of smiling or grinning entities, driving the victims to commit violent acts and suicide. The protagonists, Rose in "Smile" and Muldoon in "The Grudge", witness the curse's effects firsthand and struggle to understand its origins and break the cycle. The curse is revealed to be rooted in past trauma, with Rose's abusive childhood and the Saeki family's murder in "The Grudge". Attempts to escape the curse prove futile, as it continues to spread through witnesses, leading to a climactic confrontation where the protagonists face the curse's true, monstrous form. Ultimately, the curse claims them as its final victims, perpetuating the cycle of violence and death.
TxT
Both "Smile" and "TxT" revolve around a supernatural curse or entity that is passed on from one person to another through traumatic events. In "Smile", the entity appears as people smiling unnaturally and drives its victims to commit suicide after witnessing another person's death, while in "TxT", the spirit of a vengeful ex-boyfriend sends disturbing messages and images to the protagonist, causing the deaths of those around her. The protagonists in both films, Rose and Joyce, are haunted by the curse due to past trauma and must uncover its origins to break the cycle. The movies explore themes of grief, mental illness, and the consequences of unresolved trauma. The climax in each film involves the protagonist confronting the entity's true form and attempting to stop its spread, with the curse ultimately being passed on to someone close to them.
The Black String
Both "Smile" and "The Black String" involve the protagonists becoming afflicted by a supernatural curse or entity that spreads through traumatic experiences and witnessing disturbing events. The curses manifest through hallucinations, paranoia, and physical symptoms, driving the characters to question their sanity. The entities feed on trauma and can only be passed on by inflicting trauma on others, forcing the protagonists to confront their inner demons and past traumas. The movies explore themes of mental illness, the cycle of abuse, and the consequences of ignoring one's psychological well-being. The protagonists must navigate the blurred lines between reality and delusion as they unravel the mysteries behind the curses plaguing them.
The Dark and the Wicked
Both "Smile" and "The Dark and the Wicked" are horror films that center around a malevolent, demonic entity that torments and possesses the main characters. The entity feeds on trauma and spreads through witnessing disturbing events, often involving suicide or self-harm. In both films, the protagonists (Rose in "Smile" and Louise/Michael in "The Dark and the Wicked") experience visions and hallucinations of the entity taking the form of loved ones or other people, driving them towards mental instability. The entity's true, monstrous form is eventually revealed, and the protagonists are left struggling to break the cycle of possession and trauma. Both films explore themes of generational trauma, mental illness, and the psychological toll of witnessing horrific events.
Gothika
Both "Smile" and "Gothika" center around female protagonists who are psychiatrists/therapists experiencing supernatural phenomena and visions that make them question their sanity. In both films, the protagonists witness disturbing events involving smiling or grinning individuals before being tormented by malevolent entities. The entities seek to traumatize the protagonists by making them relive past traumas and commit violent acts, often possessing them. The films explore themes of mental illness, repressed trauma, and the blurring of reality and hallucinations. Both protagonists are accused of violent crimes they cannot recall committing and must unravel the truth behind the supernatural forces tormenting them. Ultimately, the entities are revealed to be seeking vengeance for past wrongs, and the protagonists must confront their inner demons to break free from the curse.
The Uninvited
Both "Smile" and "The Uninvited" explore themes of mental illness, trauma, and the blurring of reality and hallucinations. The protagonists in both films, Rose and Anna, experience disturbing visions and paranormal phenomena that others cannot perceive, leading them to question their sanity. Their traumatic pasts, involving abusive mothers and death, manifest in terrifying ways that torment them. The films follow a similar narrative arc where the protagonists' grip on reality unravels as they become consumed by their delusions, culminating in shocking revelations about the true nature of their experiences. The supernatural elements serve as metaphors for the characters' psychological struggles and the lasting impact of trauma. Ultimately, both films explore the fragility of the human mind and the power of unresolved trauma to warp one's perception of reality.
Hereditary
Both "Smile" and "Hereditary" are psychological horror films that explore themes of trauma, mental illness, and the supernatural. The central characters, Rose in "Smile" and Annie in "Hereditary", witness disturbing events that trigger a descent into madness and torment from malevolent entities. These entities manifest as hallucinations and visions that haunt the protagonists, causing them to question their sanity and reality. The films depict the characters' struggles to understand and escape the curse or possession they have fallen victim to, often involving occult rituals and disturbing revelations about their family histories. The plots build tension through escalating supernatural occurrences and the protagonists' deteriorating mental states, culminating in shocking and violent climaxes where the entities fully manifest. Both films explore the generational impact of trauma and the fragility of the human psyche when confronted with the unknown.
Dark Nature
Both "Smile" and "Dark Nature" follow a similar narrative structure where the protagonist, a woman dealing with past trauma, is haunted by a supernatural entity that manifests through disturbing visions and hallucinations. The entity feeds on the protagonist's trauma, tormenting them until they are driven to violence or self-harm, passing the curse onto another witness. In "Smile", Rose is haunted by an entity that appears as smiling people, driving her to harm herself and others, mirroring the chain of suicides she investigates. Similarly, in "Dark Nature", Joy is tormented by visions of her abusive ex-boyfriend and a monstrous creature, stemming from her past trauma, leading her to violence to break the cycle. Both movies explore themes of trauma, mental illness, and the cyclical nature of violence and suffering. The protagonists' struggles to confront their pasts and break free from the entity's curse serve as metaphors for overcoming personal demons and healing from traumatic experiences.
A Tale of Two Sisters
Both "Smile" and "A Tale of Two Sisters" explore themes of mental illness, trauma, and the supernatural. The protagonists in both films experience disturbing visions and hallucinations that blur the lines between reality and delusion. The films also deal with family dysfunction, with the protagonists having strained relationships with their families due to past trauma and abuse. There is an element of a malevolent supernatural force or curse that torments the protagonists, manifesting as visions of smiling or ghostly figures. The films build tension and suspense around the protagonists' deteriorating mental states and their struggles to determine what is real. Ultimately, both films reveal shocking twists about the true nature of the protagonists' experiences and the role of their own psyches in creating the horrific visions they endure.
She Dies Tomorrow
Both "Smile" and "She Dies Tomorrow" explore the concept of a supernatural curse or entity that spreads from person to person, causing them to become convinced they will die soon. The curse manifests through disturbing visions and hallucinations, driving the characters to paranoia and erratic behavior. In "Smile", the entity appears as people smiling unnaturally, while in "She Dies Tomorrow" it takes the form of an irrational but contagious fear of imminent death. The protagonists in both films, Rose and Amy, witness the curse's origin and become consumed by its effects, struggling to convince others of its reality. Their loved ones initially dismiss their claims as mental illness. The curse is depicted as feeding on trauma, with the protagonists' pasts being key factors. Ultimately, the protagonists face the curse's true monstrous form, and the curse passes to new victims, perpetuating the cycle.