Becoming Unstuck

Becoming Unstuck

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Smile is a conversation about overcoming trauma.

Smile is a conversation about overcoming trauma.

How does a horror film present a deeply scary topic? In a deeply scary way.

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Ivan Abreu Luciano
Jan 12, 2023
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Smile is a conversation about overcoming trauma.
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It’s been a few days I’ve watched this film a second time and now that I’ve had time to digest, I think it’s time to…well, digest.

A horror film must build suspense while putting us into a world of confusion, fear, and while keeping us interested. Smile does this pretty well. I am not saying its the best movie of the year but it was pretty good. We know …

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