Smiley (2012)

In the thrilling and spine-chilling narrative of 'Smiley', we follow Ashley, a young college student grappling with the fresh pain of her mother's death. As she ventures into this new chapter of her life, she moves into an apartment near campus, sharing space with her intriguing flatmate, Proxy. With the intent to help her adjust, Proxy invites Ashley into the kaleidoscope of college life, introducing her to a motley crew of students with quirky nicknames and a party scene pulsating with youthful exuberance. Here, Ashley uncovers an ominous urban legend, a shadowy figure known only as 'Smiley,' an online killer who supposedly strikes down those who repeat the chilling phrase "I did it for the lulz" three times on the internet. Driven by curiosity and a hint of disbelief, Ashley and Proxy decide to test the legend, a decision that spirals into unexpected, horrific consequences. Ashley's world begins to warp as paranoia grips her. She starts seeing Smiley everywhere, a relentless phantom etching fear into her every moment. She becomes convinced that this internet-born killer is pursuing her, a notion dismissed by others as the product of her bipolar disorder. But the question lingers, burning in the depths of Ashley's mind - is Smiley a real threat, or is she losing herself to her mental illness? Is it possible that they've released this supposed myth from the digital world into their reality? 'Smiley' is an electrifying journey that blurs the line between the virtual and the real, between sanity and madness, leaving viewers questioning the boundaries of their own reality.

Smiley is a horror movie featuring Caitlin Gerard and directed by Michael J. Gallagher.

Smiley is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on VIX .