Genre Exposure: A Film Podcast

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A bi-weekly podcast plumbing the depths of genre films from the old, new, cult, and transgressive. Join us as we explore the wide world of cinema broadening our horizons one movie at a time.

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Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

Episode 105: The Grifters (1990)

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

In this episode, we wind the clock back to the start of the 90s to pay a visit to the world of crime dramas with Jason's next pick. Backed up by Martin Scorcese and featuring a star-studded cast led by John Cusack, Anjelica Huston, and Annette Benning, come join us as we check out Stephen Frears' The Grifters from 1990. Prepare for two drastically different takes as Jason finds himself charmed by the flick and Dustin serves up a buffet of quibbles and hangups. But before all that, Jason dishes on some new Shudder watches and Dustin caps off the rest of his AVP franchise rewatch. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Last Straw (2023) & The Coffee Table (2022) & Heroes Shed No Tears (1984)
-Dustin: Prometheus (2012) & Alien: Covenant (2017) & Alien (1979) & Alien: Romulus (2024) & Aliens (1986) & Alien 3 (1992) & Alien Resurrection (1997)

Next Time:
The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan (2023)

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025

Episode 104: The Dead Thing (2024)

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025

In this episode, we step away from our focus on the past to look at a recent new release on Shudder. So join us as we check out Elric Kane's The Dead Thing from 2024. Dustin sings praise for the film and its execution in tackling its central theme. Jason grounds the discussion with some pointed questions regarding the progression of the film's narrative. But before all that, Dustin shares the first half of his recent epic re-watch of the entire Alien and Predator franchises and Jason reveals his recent temptation to collect film on Super 8. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Action USA (1989) & Filmage: The Story of Descendents/All (2013)
-Dustin: Prey (2022) & Predator (1987) & Predator 2 (1990) & AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004) & Aliens vs Predator: Requiem (2007) & The Predator (2018) & Predators (2010)

Next Time:
The Grifters (1990)

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025

Episode 103: Night Creatures (1962)

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025

In this episode, Jason caps off our impromptu Peter Cushing triple feature with a unique selection from the vaults of Hammer Films. So join us as we check out Night Creatures (also known as Captain Clegg) from 1962. Marvel alongside us as we enjoy an action packed Cushing character and ponder over the plot being one of the ur-text for Scooby Doo style plotlines. But before all that, our mini-book club continues, plus both hosts have a buffet of new watches to geek out over, including some high praise from Dustin for, of all things, a new Marvel animation project. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: My Best Friend's Exorcism (2022) & Transformers One (2024) & Wicked (2024) & The Vourdalak (2023)
-Dustin: Tales From the Hood (1995) & Tales From the Hood 3 (2020) & Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2025) & The Idol (2024)

Show Notes:
-Night Creatures Trailer
-Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network
-Related Book: My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
-Related YouTuber: Uketsu
-Related YouTuber: Nuke'sTop5
-Related YouTuber: ChillingScares
-Related YouTuber: MrNightmare
-Related YouTuber: SlappedHam
-Related Topic: Creepypasta
-Related Book: Strange Pictures by Uketsu
-Related Film: Audition
-Related Book: Strange Houses by Uketsu
-Related Film: Transformers: The Movie
-Related Song: Dare by Stan Bush
-Related Song: Instruments of Destruction by N.R.G.
-Related Film: Disney's Cruella
-Related Film: 101 Dalmatians
-Related Film: Black Sabbath
-Related Film: Grafted
-Related Film: Tales From the Hood 2
-Related Musician: The Weeknd
-Related Film: Nosferatu
-Related Musician: Britney Spears
-Related Topic: Charles Manson
-Related Soundtrack: The Idol
-Related Show: Supernatural
-Related Film: The Curse of the Werewolf
-Related Film: Dark Night of the Scarecrow
-Related Film: Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
-Related Film: Scooby-Doo
-Related Film: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
-Related Book: I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
-Related Film: The Last Man on Earth
-Related Book: Doctor Syn by Russell Thorndike
-Related Film: Phantom of the Opera (1962)
-Related Film: Phantom of the Opera (2004)
-Related Film: The Birds
-Related Book: Hammer Films: An Exhaustive Filmography
-Related Film: The Wicker Man
-Related Module: U1 The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh
-Related Module: U2 Danger at Dunwater
-Related Module: U3 The Final Enemy
-Related Book: Ghosts of Saltmarsh
-Related Music: Zombie A Go Go by Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures
-Related Film: Tomb of the Blind Dead
-Related Film: The Gorgon
-Related Podcast: Shock Waves
-Related Podcast: Killer POV
-Related Podcast: Colors of the Dark
-Related Podcast: Pure Cinema
-Related Film: Possession

Next Time:
The Dead Thing (2024)

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025

Episode 102: Scream and Scream Again (1970)

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025

In this episode, after feeling the vibes of 70s British Sci-Fi Horror from our prior film, Dustin tries to keep the ball rolling with a blind pick. Who could imagine what terrors await!? So join us as we wind the clock back a few more years to 1970 and head into the land of Amicus Productions to check out Scream and Scream Again. This is certainly one of the films in their catalog and we dig deep to find some merit in this hot mess of a film. But before all that, Jason picks back up reading and dishes on a newer Horror novel that he dug. Dustin runs down some recent watches, including sharing a lot of hype for a brand new Shudder Original. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: The Frankenstein Complex (2015)
-Dustin: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) & Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) & Grafted (2025)

Next Time:
Night Creatures/Captain Clegg (1962)

Wednesday Jan 22, 2025

Episode 101: The Creeping Flesh (1973)

Wednesday Jan 22, 2025

In this episode, rising from the snowpocalypse, we make our triumphant return in the new year. We're kicking the year off as we usually do with a few free wheeling picks just for the heck of it. Jason heralds his return by selecting The Creeping Flesh directed by Freddie Francis from 1973. So join us as Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee clash on the big screen to deliver one of the most nonsensical, but fun, slices of sci-fi horror. And before all that, Jason recounts his trip to England, we celebrate the life of David Lynch with a small discussion, and dig in on some parting shots at 2024 as we circle back for a few films; most notably Nosferatu. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Saturday Night (2024) & Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024) & Nosferatu (2024)
-Dustin: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) & Nosferatu (2024)

Our Favorite David Lynch Film:
-Jason: Blue Velvet (1986)
-Dustin: Lost Highway (1997)

Next Time:
Scream and Scream Again (1970)

Wednesday Dec 25, 2024

Dustin's J-Horror Journal Episode 06: Death Forest 5 (2016)

Wednesday Dec 25, 2024

In this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, a Christmas miracle descends upon the podcast as Dustin wraps up his coverage of the Death Forest franchise. At four films in with mostly diminishing returns from an already low high, join our intrepid host as he discovers that the final entry actually packs the biggest punch of all. We've got new directors at the helm, a longer runtime, and somehow surprisingly better pacing to utilize that extra time to weave something entertaining that exceeds the other films in the series. But before all that, Dustin recounts his experience revisiting some of his favorite Christmas classics and then weighs in on The Creep Tapes now that season one has finished. All that and more!

J-Horror Journal logo created by Nobufreak. Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Dustin: Krampus (2015) & Gremlins (1984) & The Creep Tapes (2024)

Show Notes:
-Death Forest 5 Trailer
-Go check out and follow Nobufreak on Twitter, Instagram, and ArtStation
-Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network
-Related Game: Death Forest
-Related Film: Death Forest
-Related Film: Death Forest 2
-Related Film: Death Forest 3
-Related Film: Death Forest 4
-Related Film: Trick 'r Treat
-Related Film: Gremlins 2: The New Batch
-Related Film: Creep
-Related Film: Creep 2
-Related Film: Forest Gump
-Related Film: Paranormal Surveilance Camera Series
-Related Film: Ura Horror
-Related Film: Death Tube
-Related Film: Death Tube 2
-Related Film: Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad
-Related Game: Onechanbara Origin
-Related Film: Honto ni Atta Series
-Related Film: Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl
-Related Film: The Forest of Love
-Related Film: The Werewolf Game: Mad Land
-Related Series: Kamen Rider Zero-One
-Related Topic: Kamen Rider Valkyrie
-Related Topic: Shibuya, Tokyo
-Related Topic: Shibuya Crossing
-Related Topic: Idol Otaku
-Related Tabletop: Call of Cthulhu
-Related Film: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
-Related Game: Slender: The Eight Pages
-Related Topic: Slenderman
-Related Topic: Death Forest: Hidden Files
-Related Topic: Onryo

Wednesday Dec 11, 2024

Dustin's J-Horror Journal Episode 05: Death Forest 4 (2016)

Wednesday Dec 11, 2024

In this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, Jason is on vacation and Dustin cracks open the J-Horror Journal once more. We pick back up right where we left off with Death Forest 4 directed by Yasutake Torii. We're chugging right along and that means more of what you can expect from this franchise by now: more Kazuki trying and failing to unravel the mystery of Yoshie and the denizens of the Death Forest. This entry picks up heavy on the remaining plot threads from the prior film and gives us a continuation of the series' vague Crystal Lake-like metaphor of having the action go down nearby to the central location where everything ought to be happening. Checking off the boxes of obvious horror sites, we get a hospital this time. But before all that, Dustin recounts some of his recent watchings, including a dip back into the Shaw Bros box set and a look at The Creep Tapes. All that and more!

J-Horror Journal logo created by Nobufreak. Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Dustin: Five Superfighters (1979) & To Fire You Come At Last (2023) & The Creep Tapes (2024)

Show Notes:
-Death Forest 4 Trailer
-Go check out and follow Nobufreak on Twitter, Instagram, and ArtStation
-Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network
-Related Game: Death Forest
-Related Film: Death Forest
-Related Film: Death Forest 2
-Related Film: Death Forest 3
-Related Film: Death Forest 5
-Related Film: The Legend of Sugisawa Village
-Related Film: Hanako of the Toilet: Hanako vs Yosuke
-Related Film: Kung Fu Hustle
-Related Topic: The Haunted Season
-Related Topic: BBC's A Ghost Story For Christmas
-Related Film: Little Deaths
-Related Film: The Devil's Business
-Related Film: A Field in England
-Related Film: Creep
-Related Film: Creep 2
-Related Film: Joker
-Related Film: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
-Related Film: Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
-Related Topic: Aokigahara
-Related Film: Friday the 13th
-Related Topic: Cyborg Kaori's Beatboxing
-Related Film: Tokyo Tribe
-Related Film: Tokyo Vampire Hotel
-Related Film: The Forest of Love
-Related Film: The Virgin Psychics
-Related Film: Tag
-Related Film: Prisoners of the Ghostland
-Related Film: Corpse Party: Book of Shadows
-Related Game: Corpse Party
-Related Film: Death Tube
-Related Film: Death Tube 2
-Related Film: Onechanbara
-Related Game: Onechanbara
-Related Film: Gremlins
-Related Film: Love & Peace

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024

Episode 100: 2024 Wrap Up Special

Wednesday Nov 27, 2024

In this remarkable 100th episode of Genre Exposure, we do our usual just a bit early and usher 2024 to a close with a final look back over the year. First, we reflect a bit on the podcast itself and go over some things we learned and struggled with during the year and highlight some of our favorite moments and share just a few regrets. After that, we take our stab at proper top 10 lists and go over some of our favorite film discoveries we made this year. This will be Jason's last episode for the year as he gears up for a very special vacation. Join us in wishing him well on his trip. Dustin will continue his J-Horror Journal to close out 2024 and look for Genre Exposure to return proper in full force next year.

To everyone that has tuned in, left a comment, or even reached out with feedback, thank you so much. We really appreciate it and it means the world to us. Here's looking forward to 2025 and another year of exploring (and celebrating) the wide world of cinema.

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Frankie Freako (2024)
-Dustin: Curse of the Blair Witch (1999) & The Blair Witch Project (1999) & The Burkittsville 7 (2000) & Shadow of the Blair Witch (2000) & Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) & Blair Witch (2016)

December 2024 Releases to Keep an Eye On
-Sonic the Hedgehog 3
-The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
-Y2K
-Babygirl
-Nosferatu

Dustin's Top 10 For 2024
10: Lisa Frankenstein
9: MadS
8: In A Violent Nature
7: Heretic
6: MaXXXine
5: Smile 2
4: Alien: Romulus
3: Terrifer 3
2: Love Lies Bleeding
1: The Substance
Honorable Mentions: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom & Transformers One & Immaculate & Milk & Serial & V/H/S/ Beyond & Oddity & Black Cab

Jason's Top 10 For 2024
10: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
9: Immaculate
8: The Substance
7: Heretic
6: Terrifier 3
5: Civil War
4: The Last Stop in Yuma County
3: Strange Darling
2: In A Violent Nature
1: Dune: Part Two
Honorable Mentions: Frankie Freako & Alien: Romulus & V/H/S/ Beyond & Abigail & Longlegs

Show Notes
-Jump back for our favorite episode this year: The Movies That Scare Us
-Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network
-Related Film: Death Forest
-Related Film: Death Forest 4
-Related Film: Death Forest 5
-Related Film: PG: Psycho Goreman
-Related Film: Critters
-Related Film: Gremlins
-Related Film: Munchies
-Related Film: 976-Evil
-Related Film: Hobgoblins
-Related Film: Tomie
-Related Film: Streets of Fire
-Related Film: Possum
-Related Film: The Fisher King
-Related Film: Sonic the Hedgehog
-Related Film: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
-Related Film: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
-Related Film: The Witch
-Related Film: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
-Related Film: Secretary
-Related Film: The Northman
-Related Film: Jennifer's Body
-Related Film: Frankenhooker
-Related Film: Pet Sematary
-Related Game: The Legend of Zelda
-Related Film: Mad Max: Fury Road
-Related Film: Thor
-Related Film: The Eye (2008)
-Related Film: Dawn of the Dead (2004)
-Related Film: 28 Days Later
-Related Film: 1917
-Related Series: Euphoria
-Related Film: The First Omen
-Related Film: Friday the 13th
-Related Film: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
-Related Film: ABCs of Death 2
-Related Film: Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
-Related Film: Creep
-Related Film: Angst
-Related Film: Man Bites Dog
-Related Film: Society
-Related Film: Parasite (1982)
-Related Film: Revenge
-Related Film: Videodrome
-Related Film:The Shining
-Related Film: Psycho
-Related Film: Requiem For A Dream
-Related Film: Haunt
-Related Film: 65
-Related Film: X
-Related Film: Pearl
-Related Film: Ms. 45
-Related Film: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
-Related Film: All Hallows Eve
-Related Film: Terrifier
-Related Film: Terrifier 2
-Related Film: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
-Related Film: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
-Related Film: Friday the 13th Part III
-Related Ad: Art the Clown at Spirit Halloween
-Related Clip: Art the Clown closes the Stock Exchange
-Related Film: Ju-On: The Grudge
-Related Film: Ju-On: The Grudge 2
-Related Film: Annihilation
-Related Film: Men
-Related Film: Alien: Covenant
-Related Film: Alien
-Related Film: Aliens
-Related Film: Halloween Kills
-Related Film: The Wolf of Snow Hollow
-Related Film: From Dusk Till Dawn
-Related Film: Twilight
-Related Film: Saint Maud
-Related Film: The Blackcoat's Daughter
-Related Anime: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
-Related Film: Transformers: The Movie
-Related Film: Scarecrow Gone Wild

Wednesday Nov 13, 2024

Episode 099: The Green Inferno (2013)

Wednesday Nov 13, 2024

In this episode, a listener suggestion brings us back to the Cannibal subgenre as we set our sights on the works of Eli Roth. So join us as we check out his love letter to the greats of the Cannibal film and dig into The Green Inferno from 2013. Along the way we debate Eli Roth's place in the pantheon of horror directors and recount some of our favorites from his output. But before all that, we dish on some more recent watches, including Dustin finally gushing his heart out over The Substance. And so much more!

Special thanks to Elena for suggesting we check this one out. Got a movie you champion? A hidden gem you think needs more love? Just want to see more discussion on a particular film? We want to check out the movies you suggest to us. Write in at genreexposure@gmail.com or contact us on your favorite form of social media and shoot us a movie recommendation.

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Maxxxine (2024) & The First Omen (2024)
-Dustin: Tomie (1998) & The Substance (2024)

Show Notes:
-The Green Inferno Trailer
-Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network
-Related Song: Cardi B - Up
-Related Film: Black Christmas
-Related Film: Terrifier 3
-Related Film: X
-Related Film: Pearl
-Related Film: House of the Devil
-Related Film: The Innkeepers
-Related Film: V/H/S/
-Related Film: The Sacrament
-Related Film: Ms. 45
-Related Film: Immaculate
-Related Film: The Omen
-Related Topic: The Kentucky Theatre
-Related Topic: Twelve Lions Film Festival
-Related Film: Damien: Omen II
-Related Film: Omen III: The Final Conflict
-Related Film: The Omen (2006)
-Related Film: Uzumaki
-Related Anime: Uzumaki
-Related Film: Nosferatu
-Related Series: Masters of Horror
-Related Series: MUBI
-Related Film: The Stuff
-Related Film: Rabid
-Related Film: Possessor
-Related Film: Gremlins
-Related Film: Love Exposure
-Related Film: Mulholland Drive
-Related Film: The Shining
-Related Film: Requiem for a Dream
-Related Topic: Cannibal Films
-Related Film: Cannibal Holocaust
-Related Film: Cannibal Ferox
-Related Film: Knock Knock
-Related Film: Zombie
-Related Film: Day of the Dead
-Related Film: The Wicker Man (2006)
-Related Film: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
-Related Film: Minority Report
-Related Film: Aftershock
-Related Film: Cabin Fever
-Related Film: Hostel
-Related Film: Hostel: Part 2
-Related Film: Kill Bill
-Related Film: Thanksgiving

Next Time:
Our 2024 Film Favorites

Thursday Oct 31, 2024

Dustin's J-Horror Journal Episode 04: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends

Thursday Oct 31, 2024

In this special bonus episode of Genre Exposure, continuing our tradition of having an extra episode drop on Halloween, Dustin cracks open the J-Horror Journal one last time this month to share with you three of his favorite urban legends from Japan and discuss some of the many films that have spawned from them. From a bathroom haunting ghost to a gorgeous lady with a smile to die for and finally a ritual far more elaborate than Bloody Mary and way too scary to attempt. You can expect a cavalcade of low budget horror flicks to follow in their wake as well. But before all that, we commissioned some new art for the podcast to give the J-Horror Journal its own fitting logo. All that and more!

From all of us here at the podcast, Happy Halloween!

J-Horror Journal logo created by Nobufreak. Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

Urban Legends Covered:
-Hanako of the Toilet
-The Slit-Mouthed Woman
-One Man Hide and Seek

Show Notes:
-Go check out and follow Nobufreak on Twitter, Instagram, and ArtStation
-Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network
-Go join Unsung Horrors' 2024 Horror Gives Back Challenge
-Related Film: Death Forest
-Related Film: Death Forest 2
-Related Film: Death Forest 3
-Related Film: Death Forest 4
-Related Film: Death Forest 5
-Related Film: Candyman
-Related Topic: Bloody Mary
-Related Film: Harry Potter
-Related Anime: GeGeGe no Kitaro
-Related Anime: Ghost Stories
-Related Anime: Yokai Watch
-Related Anime: Pokemon
-Related Idol: 14th Generation Toilet Hanako-san
-Related Band: Babymetal
-Related Anime: Toilet Bound Hanako-kun
-Related Topic: Akaname
-Related Topic: Aka Manto
-Related Film: Hanako of the Toilet (1998)
-Related Film: Ringu
-Related Film: Hanako-san (2001)
-Related Film: Hanako's Spirit in the Washroom
-Related Film: Corpse Party
-Related Film: Corpse Party: Book of Shadows
-Related Anime: Corpse Party
-Related Game: Corpse Party
-Related Film: Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi!: File 04 The Truth! Hanako-san and the Toilet
-Related Film: Hanako of the Toilet: Hanako vs. Yosuke
-Related Film: Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman
-Related Media: Arrow's J-Horror Rising Set
-Related Candy: Beko Ame
-Related History: Edo Period
-Related Game: Ghostwire: Tokyo
-Related Director: Teruo Ishii
-Related Film: Psychic Vision: Jaganrei
-Related Series: Gridman The Hyper Agent
-Related Series: Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad
-Related Series: Ultraman Tiga
-Related Series: Ultraman Dyna
-Related Series: Ultraman Cosmos
-Related Film: Carved 2: The Scissors Massacre
-Related Film: Tokyo Videos of Horror
-Related Film: Faces of Death
-Related Film: Hikiko-san vs. Kuchisake-Onna
-Related Film: Hikiko-san vs. Kokkuri-san
-Related Topic: Kokkuri-san
-Related Film: Hikiko-san vs. Sadako
-Related Film: The Slit-Mouthed Woman Returns
-Related Film: Meatball Machine
-Related Film: Senritsu Kaiki File Kowasugi: File 01 Operation Capture The Slit-Mouthed Woman
-Related Film: Noroi: The Curse
-Related Film: Kuchisake-Onna vs. Mary-san
-Related Film: Kuchisake-Onna vs. Kashima-san
-Related Topic: 2ch
-Related Topic: Creepypasta
-Related Video: One Man Hide and Seek Example
-Related Film: Child's Play
-Related Short: One Man Hide and Seek
-Related Topic: One Man Hide and Seek (Multiplayer Variant)
-Related Film: Creepy Hide and Seek (2009)
-Related Topic: V&R Planning
-Related Film: Hide and Go Kill 2
-Related Film: Creepy Hide and Seek (2010)
-Related Film: Hitori Kakurenbo The Movie: Real Urban Legend
-Related Film: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
-Related Film: Smile
-Related Film: Smile 2