TheSmilemovies are a recent horror franchise directed by relative newcomer, Parker Finn.

InSmile,Joel is introduced as Rose’s ex-boyfriend who is also a police officer.

ThoughSmile 2could have skipped over Joel’s demise, the movie decided to keep the line of victims short.

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Unfortunately though, this scheme didn’t work in Joel’s favor.

The really unique aspect to Joel’s plan is the fact that he is taking advantage of theSmileloophole.

Thus, the Entity passes to him.

Kyle Gallner as Joel in Smile 2

It seems that Joel saw this as the lesser of two evils.

He had no one to turn to.

There is also a sense of inevitability toSmilethat Joel’s death contributes to.

Kyle Gallner as Joel in Smile

Smile 2 is the sequel to the 2022 psychological horror film by director Parker Finn that centers on a therapist who witnesses a patient’s suicide, leading to a series of terrifying supernatural events. The sequel will see the return of Finn as director, with Paramount continuing distribution.

Even though Joel freed himself from the Entity, he was killed anyway.

Even when a victim escapes, they will continue to be haunted with the knowledge that the Entity exists.

The sequel will see the return of Finn as director, with Paramount continuing distribution.

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Skye looking in the mirror with Lewis behind her in Smile 2

Naomi Scott as Skye Riley looking tense in Smile 2

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