The much-awaited sequel of the brilliant 2022 psychological mystery horror thriller film Smile is finally here and thankfully it doesn’t suck. Written and directed by Parker Finn, the 2024 film follows a young pop star who begins to experience a series of disturbing events while on tour. Overwhelmed by the horrors she must face her dark past to regain her sanity. Smile 2 stars Naomi Scott in the lead role with Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, Ray Nicholson, Dylan Gelula, and Rosemarie Dewitt starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the psychological horror, thrilling story, and compelling characters in Smile 2 here are some similar movies you should check out next.
It Follows (Prime Video, AMC+, Peacock & Tubi)
It Follows is a supernatural horror thriller film written and directed by David Robert Mitchell. The 2014 film follows the story of a teenager who sleeps with her boyfriend for the first time and soon finds herself being hunted by a malignant supernatural entity that is passed via sexual intercourse. It Follows stars Maika Monroe, Jake Weary, Keir Gilchrist, Lili Sepe, Olivia Luccardi, and Daniel Zovatto.
Get Out (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Get Out is a psychological mystery horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele. The 2017 film follows the story of Chris, a young black man whose girlfriend invites her to spend the weekend with her parents. When Chris gets there he experiences bizarre occurrences revealing something sinister underneath his girlfriend’s picture-perfect family. Get Out stars Daniel Kaluuya in the lead role with Allison Williams, LaKeith Stanfield, Caleb Landry Jones, Catherine Keener, Lil Rel Howery, Betty Gabriel, and Bradley Whitford starring in supporting roles.
The Babadook (Netflix, AMC+, Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
The Babadook is a psychological mystery horror film written and directed by Jennifer Kent. Based on the 2005 short film titled Monster by Jennifer Kent, the 2014 film follows the story of a single mother still struggling to get over the violent death of her husband while trying to help her son defeat the fear of a monster lurking in the house, but she soon realizes that her son’s fears are real. The Babadook stars Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney, Daniel Henshall, Barbara West, and Ben Winspear.
Drag Me To Hell (Prime Video & Peacock)
Drag Me To Hell is a supernatural horror thriller film directed by Sam Raimi who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ivan Raimi. The 2009 film follows a loan officer who refuses to extend an elderly woman’s mortgage, who puts a curse on her that will put the loan officer through escalating torment after which she will be dragged into hell. Drag Me To Hell stars Alson Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Dileep Rao, David Paymer, and Adriana Barraza.
Goodnight Mommy (Prime Video)
Goodnight Mommy is a mystery psychological horror film directed by Matt Sobel from a screenplay by Kyle Warren. Based on the 2014 Austrian film of the same name written and directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, the 2022 film follows twin brothers who arrive home and begin to suspect that their mother has been switched with someone else because of the change in her demeanor and also because her face is covered in surgical bandages they can’t confirm. Goodnight Mommy stars Naomi Watts, Cameron Crovetti, Nicholas Crovetti, Peter Hermann, Jeremy Bobb, and Crystal Lucas-Perry.
Malignant (Max, Peacock, Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Malignant is a mystery horror thriller film directed by James Wan from a screenplay by Akela Cooper. The 2021 film follows the story of a young woman who begins to question her sanity when she has visions of people being killed but her life only gets more complicated when she discovers that her visions are real. Malignant stars Annabelle Wallis in the lead role with Maddie Hasson, Mckenna Grace, Jake Abel, Ingrid Bisu, and Madison Wolfe starring in supporting roles.
Watcher (Hulu, AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Watcher is a psychological thriller film written and directed by Chloe Okuno. Based on an original screenplay by Zack Ford, the 2022 film follows a young actress who moves to town and notices a mysterious stranger constantly watching her from across the street as a serial killer roams free in the city. Watcher stars Maika Monroe, Burn Gorman, Karl Glusman, Madalina Anea, and Daniel Nuta.
Candyman (Prime Video)
Candyman is a supernatural horror film directed by Nia DaCosta who also co-wrote the script with Win Rosenfeld and Jordan Peele. The 2021 film is a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name by Bernard Rose and it is based on a horror story titled The Forbidden by Clive Barker. Candyman follows an artist who tries to explore the history of the supernatural hook-handed killer but unwittingly awakens a malignant force that soon attacks his sanity. Candyman stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Kyle Kaminsky, and Vanessa Williams.
Midsommar (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Midsommar is a folk mystery horror film written and directed by Ari Aster. The 2019 film follows a couple who travel to Sweden to visit their friend’s rural hometown to experience its fabled midsummer festival, but their vacation takes a dark turn when bizarre and violent occurrences happen because of a pagan cult. Midsommar stars Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, Will Poulter, William Jackson Harper, Vilhelm Blomgren, and Archie Madekwe.
Truth Or Dare (Rent on Prime Video)
Truth or Dare is a supernatural horror thriller drama film directed by Jeff Wadlow who also co-wrote the film with Michael Reisz, Jillian Jacobs, and Chris Roach. The 2018 film follows a group of college students who play a game of truth or dare while on vacation in Mexico. But the game soon turns deadly when a malignant demon awakes and forces them to confront their deepest fears. Truth or Dare stars Lucy Hale, Tyler Posey, Violett Beane, Hayden Szeto, Sophia Taylor Ali, and Landon Liboiron.
