Review of Smiley (2012) by Lukechristiansc — 21 Jul 2015

Writer-Director Michael J. Gallagher's low budget horror film is filled with horror cliche's , terrible performances and risible dialogue, Smiley is not the new face of horror.

This review of Smiley (2012) was written by Lukechristiansc on 21 Jul 2015.

Smiley has generally received negative reviews.

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