Is the hype on “Smile 2” starting?  Paramount at least wants to incite the process, as Total Film reports the studio has begun its viral social media campaign for Parker Finn‘s horror sequel. Don’t believe us? Head over to Instagram and X to check out a fan page for the fictional pop star Skye Riley and see for yourself.

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The new marketing campaign highlights the horror movie’s new main character, played by Naomi Scott, and her latest chart-topper “Blood In White Satin” (a horror-tinged riff on a song by The Moody Blue, which Rob Zombie immortalized in his “Halloween 2“).

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At the risk of diving into the annoying and frankly nonsensical discourse surrounding nepotism in the film industry, Amy Redford’s sophomore feature “What Comes Around” represents a curious object. Directed by Robert Redford’s daughter, starring Joaquin Phoenix’s sister Summer Phoenix and Casper Van Dien’s daughter Grace Van Dien (not to mention a cameo appearance by Phoenix and Casey Affleck’s son Indiana), this little IFC Films thriller has more than enough tangential associations.

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I would’ve thought a movie featuring a pretty impressive ensemble of actors including Kyle Gallner, Olivia Thirlby, Nick Offerman, Molly C. Quinn, Brendan Sexton III, Josh Brener, Keegan-Michael Key, Paget Brewster and Frances Conroy might’ve had a little more buzz, and while “Welcome To Happiness” did do an extensive festival circuit run, there hasn’t been much talk about the indie dramedy. But that cast is hard to ignore, and the new trailer provides a look at what this one is all about.

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Review: 'The Finest Hours' Starring Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Eric Bana, Ben Foster, Holliday Grainger, And More

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Review: 'Band Of Robbers' Is A Surprising And Absurd Crime Comedy

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Watch: Huckleberry Finn And Tom Sawyer Get Reinvented In Trailer For Crime Caper 'Band Of Robbers'

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LAFF Review: ‘Band Of Robbers’ Is A Wonderfully Absurd Crime Comedy With A Wicked Streak

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Review: Brave And Bold Comedy 'Dear White People'

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Shia LaBeouf Will No Longer 'Rock The Kasbah,' Peter Dinklage Joins 'Pixels' & More

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Review: Randall Miller's 'CBGB' A Half-Hearted Sitcom Stab At Punk Rock's Mecca

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Review: 'Little Birds' Has All The Insight Of An After-School Special

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'Red State' Star Kyle Gallner Joins 'Beautiful Creatures' With Viola Davis & Alden Ehrenreich

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