
Smile(2022)
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain.


“You can't outrun a family secret.”
When a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past.

Andi Matichak
Laura

Emile Hirsch
Paul

Luke David Blumm
David

Cranston Johnson
Steve

Blaine Maye
Jimmy Naegle

J. Robert Spencer
Dr. Bauhn

Rocco Sisto
Dr. Bradlee

Kristine Nielsen
Mrs. Naegle

Erin Bradley Dangar
Susan

Adam Stephenson
Father
Son is a horror, thriller film released in 2021 exploring themes of detective, paranoia, motel, gore, murder, lucifer. Directed by Ivan Kavanagh, it stars Andi Matichak, Emile Hirsch, Luke David Blumm. When a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past.
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