The movie “Smile,” released in 2022, is a thrilling blend of mystery and suspense with a running time of 1 hour and 55 minutes. Directed and written by Parker Finn, the film features performances by Sosie Bacon, Kyle Gallner, Jessie T. Usher, and a host of other stars. This brief article guides you through the spots where the movie was filmed, along with cool tidbits related to the film’s production and backstage trivia.
Where it Filmed?
Scenes for “Smile” were shot at several sites in the state of New Jersey. Specific locations include North Arlington and Jersey City, New Jersey, along with addresses at 1 River Rd in North Arlington and 52 Rahway Ave in Elizabeth. Filming took place over a period of about a month and a half, starting from October 11, 2021, and wrapping up on November 24, 2021.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sosie Bacon | Rose Cotter |
| Kyle Gallner | Joel |
| Jessie T. Usher | Trevor |
| Robin Weigert | Dr. Madeline Northcott |
| Caitlin Stasey | Laura Weaver |
| Kal Penn | Dr. Morgan Desai |
| Rob Morgan | Robert Talley |
| Gillian Zinser | Holly |
| Judy Reyes | Victoria Munoz |
| Jack Sochet | Carl Renken |
| Nick Arapoglou | Greg |
| Perry Strong | Detective Buckley |
| Matthew Lamb | Jackson |
| Dora Kiss | Mom |
| Meghan Brown Pratt | 10 Year Old Rose |
| Jared Johnston | Orderly Dan |
| Vanessa Cozart | Nurse |
| Shu Q | Officer Chan |
| Shevy Gutierrez | Officer Wilkes |
| Sara Kapner | Stephanie |
| Steven Strickland | Deputy Sheriff |
| Kevin Keppy | Nightmare Mom |
| Marti Matulis | The Monstrosity |
| Elaine Apruzzese | Psychiatric Patient (uncredited) |
| Irene Blackman | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Brandon Brigman | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Setty Brosevelt | Driver / Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Steven Bullock | Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Sebastian Deerkop | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Daniel Irmas | Finance Bro (uncredited) |
| Shanea Lattimore | Drug Party Girl (uncredited) |
| Bob Leszczak | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Jerry Lobrow | Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Felix Melendez Jr. | Gabriel Munoz (uncredited) |
| Michelle Persiano | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Nadia Ramdass | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Anne Schmalzigan | Angela Powell (uncredited) |
| Athena Smiley | Little girl (uncredited) |
| Scot Teller | Prison Guard (uncredited) |
| Joseph Tornatore | Prison Guard (uncredited) |
| Rachel Yong | Brash Colleague (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film has thriller elements and is about a psychiatrist who faced a odd situation with a patient and feels threatened by a strange entity.
- The director and writer of the movie is Parker Finn.
- Apart from main characters, the cast includes Robin Weigert, Caitlin Stasey, Kal Penn, and Rob Morgan.
- The film has won 2 awards and received 23 other nominations.
- The number of user reviews for the movie is quite significant, discussing both positive aspects and criticisms. The movie has received reviews from 1,301 users and 255 critics.
- Some well-known characters of the movie are Rose Cotter played by Sosie Bacon, Joel enacted by Kyle Gallner, and Trevor portrayed by Jessie T. Usher.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: North Arlington, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.788434
- Longitude: -74.1331988
- Place ID: ChIJzY97ANhVwokRyiV_1dQUqRs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: North Arlington, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.7177545
- Longitude: -74.0431435
- Place ID: ChIJ3a-_JdJQwokR2SXNohPwSQI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Jersey City, NJ, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 52 Rahway Ave, Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.6614624
- Longitude: -74.2176248
- Place ID: ChIJ7QIR0lJNwokRgbZr7DhqtY0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 52 Rahway Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
