This short horror film shares a similar concept with the 2022 blockbuster Smile, which itself was based on a 2020 short film. Interestingly, Smiling Woman was released as early as 2019.
Of course, the eerie, unsettling smile with sinister intent isn't a completely unique idea, but I couldn't help but wonder-did Smiling Woman inspire other short films? For example, the 2024 short Jinx bears a striking resemblance, replacing the smiling woman with a jester who haunts a passenger on an empty train platform.
From what I understand, Smiling Woman isn't just a single short film but a series spanning several years. It's a great concept, though I personally would have preferred an even creepier smile-this one feels almost too cute for my taste.
For a quick dose of horror, Smiling Woman is a solid pick, delivering eerie entertainment in under three minutes.
