Hollywood director Parker Finn on 'Smile 2' and exploring fame, trauma, and fear
'Smile 2' director Parker Finn reveals dark themes behind Naomi Scott's new film
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Now, with 'Smile 2' releasing in the UAE cinemas on October 18, Finn returns to true form by delving deeper into the psychological underpinnings of fear, trauma, and fame.
In an interview with Gulf News, Finn discusses the challenges of making a sequel, the complexities of Skye’s character, and why horror remains a powerful medium for tackling dark and complex themes.
You’ve clearly subverted the whole idea of what a smile represents. Normally, we associate it with joy, but Smile took it in an unexpected direction. How did you come up with the idea to use smiles as a symbol of fear?
What motivated you to make Smile 2? There’s always a risk with sequels; do you feel the pressure to match the success of the first?
Smile 2 is out in UAE cinemas on October 18
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