Critics largely praised the film for its emotional depth and strong acting, particularly noting its "beating heart" amidst the horror.
: Finney is trapped in a soundproof basement containing only a mattress and a disconnected, mystical black rotary phone. The Black Phone (2022)
: Delivers a terrifying, unnerving performance as The Grabber, utilizing an array of menacing devil masks that change to reflect the character's mood. Critics largely praised the film for its emotional
Set in a suburban 1978 Colorado, the story follows Finney Shaw (Mason Thames), a shy 13-year-old abducted by a serial child killer known as "The Grabber" (Ethan Hawke). Set in a suburban 1978 Colorado, the story
Director Scott Derrickson returned to his horror roots for this project after resigning from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness .
Released in June 2022, The Black Phone is a supernatural horror film directed by Scott Derrickson and produced by Blumhouse Productions . Based on a 2004 short story by Joe Hill, it blends gritty 1970s period drama with a chilling ghost story. Core Premise and Plot
: The phone rings with calls from the "Great Beyond," where the Grabber's previous victims provide Finney with advice and clues to aid his escape.