Smile(2022)
Perhaps the most "interesting" layer of the film is its cynical view of how society treats mental illness. Movie review : Smile (2022) - Surgeons of Horror
: As her therapist in the film aptly states, "we can learn to control our trauma, but we will never fully heal that wound". The monster represents the moment that wound finally festers and takes control. Society's "Eyes Wide Shut" Smile(2022)
: The entity feeds on trauma and requires a witness to survive, creating a literal chain of tragedy. Perhaps the most "interesting" layer of the film