Smiley (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2012, Smiley is a horror film directed by Michael J. Gallagher, running about 95 minutes. “Evil Wears a Smile” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After learning of an urban legend in which a demented serial killer named SMILEY can be summoned through the internet, mentally fragile Ashley must decide whether she is losing her mind or becoming Smiley's next victim.
Who’s in it. Smiley stars Caitlin Gerard as Ashley, Melanie Papalia as Proxy, Shane Dawson as Binder and Roger Bart as Professor Clayton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Smiley has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smiley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smiley tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smiley (2012)?
- In GB, Smiley is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smiley worth watching?
- Smiley holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smiley?
- Smiley stars Caitlin Gerard, Melanie Papalia, Shane Dawson, Roger Bart and Keith David.
- When was Smiley released?
- Smiley was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.