The Glasgow Smile, also known as the Chelsea Grin, is one of the most chilling symbols of gang violence and psychological terror in crime history. Popularized in modern pop culture by Heath Ledger’s Joker and echoed in true crime cases around the world, this gruesome facial mutilation stretches the corners of a victim’s mouth to their ears—creating a permanent, haunting grin. But behind the infamous smile lies a dark legacy rooted in Glasgow’s razor gang era, brutal street wars, and criminal retribution. From real-life survivors who speak out to global legends like Japan’s Kuchisake-onna, this documentary uncovers the truth behind the myth. We explore its terrifying spread from the slums of Scotland to international gang culture and Hollywood screens. If you’re fascinated by urban legends, true crime, gang history, and pop culture's darkest influences, this is the story you won’t forget. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #TrueCrime #GlasgowSmile #CrimeDocumentary #JokerOrigin #GangViolence --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All content in the video is used for educational purposes and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of said material, please send me an email and we can work it out.
