Smiley (2012)
Director
Michael J. Gallagher
Main cast
Caitlin Gerard; Melanie Papalia; Shane Dawson; Roger Bart; Keith David
Genres
Horror
Description
After learning of an urban legend in which a demented serial killer named SMILEY can be summoned through the Internet, mentally fragile Ashley must decide whether she is losing her mind or becoming Smiley's next victim.
Michael J. Gallagher
Main cast
Caitlin Gerard; Melanie Papalia; Shane Dawson; Roger Bart; Keith David
Genres
Horror
Description
After learning of an urban legend in which a demented serial killer named SMILEY can be summoned through the Internet, mentally fragile Ashley must decide whether she is losing her mind or becoming Smiley's next victim.
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