Smile 2’s Terrifying Hallway Scene Was Choreographed Like a Dance

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As a seasoned gamer and horror movie enthusiast who has survived countless virtual nightmares, I must say that Smile 2 is shaping up to be a thrilling addition to the genre. The director’s decision to blend dance sequences with terrifying elements intrigues me, as it seems like a daring move that could potentially elevate the fear factor to new heights.

In simpler terms, Director Parker Finn discussed the chilling hallway scene in ‘Smile 2’, initially designed to resemble a dance routine. The movie, headlined by Naomi Scott, has garnered a Certified Fresh rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes following its initial release, based on 195 reviews.

As global pop sensation Skye Riley prepares for a new world tour, she encounters a series of mysterious and alarming occurrences. With each event growing more intense and inexplicable, Skye grapples with both the mounting terrors and the pressures of her celebrity status. Desperate to maintain her grip on reality, Skye must confront her hidden demons from the past to restore balance in her life before it becomes unmanageable.

How Smile 2’s terrifying hallway scene was made

During an interview with ComingSoon, Finn revealed they worked with dance choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hawl to bring Smile 2’s terrifying hallway scene to life. He also recalled how it exciting it was to shoot the iconic sequence, and confirmed that everyone on set was impressed.

Finn explained that the scene was carefully planned out with choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall. Many of the dancers in the scene were also part of her backup group. This helped maintain consistency, he added. Finn mentioned that during discussions, they wanted to create a piece that had elements reminiscent of Hideo Nakata and Bob Fosse. He was intrigued to see if they could achieve a blend that felt as much like Nakata as it did Fosse, referencing “All That Jazz” in this context.

He went on to explain, “However, the secret lay in devising a red light, green light game that the Smiler would inevitably manipulate. The rules were so elusive it was like trying to grasp smoke. Interestingly, Naomi was central to this performance, yet she had to perceive herself as reacting rather than following a choreographed dance routine. I’m thrilled with how it unfolded; it began playfully and eerie, but then took a dark turn, becoming intensely violent, disturbing, and nightmarish.

For the second time around, Parker Finn takes the helm as writer and director. The initial chapter was inspired by his 2020 short film titled “Laura Hasn’t Slept”. Alongside Finn, the ensemble cast features Raúl Castillo, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Daphne Zelle, Zebedee Row, and Kyle Gallner, who is known for his role in A Nightmare on Elm Street. The production team includes Finn, Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, and Robert Salerno.

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2024-11-27 02:10