‘Smile 3’ Sets David Bruckner to Direct While Franchise Creator Parker Finn Helms ‘Possession’ Remake

'Smile 3' Taps 'Hellraiser' Director David Bruckner

Paramount is giving horror fans something to smile about with a third installment in Parker Finn’s Smile franchise. On Wednesday, the studio announced David Bruckner (Hellraiser, The Night House) will helm the next film, which is penned by Nick Antosca (Cape Fear, Brand New Cherry Flavor), as Finn is busy directing Paramount’s Possession remake. Despite Finn’s absence after writing and directing the first two films, he developed and pitched th…

'Smile 3' Finds Its Director in David Bruckner

Nick Antosca will write the upcoming horror sequel with creator Parker Finn producing

‘Smile 3’ Sets David Bruckner to Direct While Franchise Creator Parker Finn Helms ‘Possession’ Remake

Put on a happy face, because “Smile 3” is officially in the works. Paramount has hired David Bruckner to direct and Nick Antosca to write the screenplay. They’re taking over for Parker Finn, who created the series and will remain involved as a producer. Bruckner’s credits include the 2022 “Hellraiser” reboot, 2017’s psychological thriller “The […]

Hellraiser's David Bruckner reportedly set to direct Smile 3

With Smile 3 on the horizon, there are rumours that Hellraiser's David Bruckner could take over from Parker Finn as director.

‘Smile 3’ Taps David Bruckner to Direct as Parker Finn Exits Franchise

The ‘Smile’ franchise has a new director. David Bruckner, who made “The Night House” and the 2022 “Hellraiser” reboot, has been hired to direct “Smile 3” for Paramount.