Smile 2

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/smile-2

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the film production company?Paramount Pictures
2. What is the director's deal?Parker Finn signed a first-look deal for future horror projects
3. Who is the main character in Smile 2?Skye Riley is the pop star who is the main character in Smile 2.
4. Why does Skye feel scared in the movie?Skye feels scared because a spooky "Smile" curse is following her and she must face her own fears while on her tour.

Supernatural Psychological Horror: A genre blending elements of the uncanny and unexplained with deep dives into a character's mental state and perception.
First-Look Deal: An agreement where a studio has the initial opportunity to review and potentially finance projects from a filmmaker or production company.
Thematic Resonance: The extent to which a film's underlying ideas and messages connect with and are understood by its audience.