To celebrate the release of Smile, we spoke to lead actress Sosie Bacon about this grim grinning film.

Smile revolves around psychiatrist Dr Rose Cotter whose patient commits suicide – violently before her. Since the horrific act, Rose is stalked by a malevolent presence

We spoke with Sosie about playing such a physically demanding role, the effect of trauma within the film, and needing many massages post filming.

Smile is out in cinemas now.

Written and directed by Parker Finn, the film stars Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher, Kyle Gallner, Robin Weigert, Caitlin Stasey with Kal Penn and Rob Morgan.

Plot:

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can’t explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality.