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The Black Phone

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Movie

102 minutes

June 24th, 2022
Thriller
DIRECTOR:

Scott Derrickson

STUDIO:

Universal Pictures

DISTRIBUTOR:

Universal Pictures

RATING:

R

RUNTIME:

102 minutes

DIRECTOR:

Scott Derrickson

STUDIO:

Universal Pictures

DISTRIBUTOR:

Universal Pictures

RATING:

R

RUNTIME:

102 minutes

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  • I love the movie

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    Emily
    10 /10

  • I wasn't sure what to expect from The Black Phone but it was absolutely terrifying. The movie doesn't rely too heavily on jumpscares and instead builds a tense, nerve-racking atmosphere with a horrifying villain. I found myself on the edge of my seat with my heart racing the entire movie, and I never knew what was going to happen next, which is rare with newer horror films since a lot of them are unfortunately pretty predictable.

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    LaurenKells
    8 /10
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Synopsis

Based on Joe Hill's short story of the same name, The Black Phone follows teen Finney Blake (Mason Thames) after he is abducted by a man known only as the Grabber (Ethan Hawke). Trapped in a basement with only a disconnected phone, Finney begins to hear from the Grabber's previous victims, each of which gives him cryptic clues to help him fight back against his captor.


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Cast(8)

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Ethan Hawke
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Mason Thames
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Brady Hepner
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James Ransone
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Jordan Isaiah White
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Jeremy Davies
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Jacob Moran
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Madeleine McGraw

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The Black Phone - All Victims of The Grabber Explained
The Black Phone: All Victims of The Grabber Explained
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Ethan Hawke as the Grabber in Front of Two Black Phones
The Black Phone: 3 Best Theories About The Grabber’s Backstory
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Ethan Hawke Wearing the Grabber Masks in The Black Phone
The Black Phone's The Grabber Serial Killer Real-Life Inspiration Explained
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Ethan Hawke smiling wearing the mask in The Black Phone, and Finney talking on the phone in The Black Phone
How The Black Phone Movie Compares to Joe Hill’s Original Story
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Ethan Hawke as The Grabber in the Black Phone Next to Finn and Gwen
The Black Phone 2: Every Confirmed Cast Member, So Far
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Ethan Hawke covered in blood as The Grabber in The Black Phone
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The Black Phone Review: A Thrilling But Convoluted Serial Killer Story
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The Black Phone is a chilling horror-thriller with a creepy performance from Ethan Hawke - packaged in a convoluted supernatural serial killer story.

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A composite image of a kid looking on with the Grabber from Black phone holding an ax
Black Phone 2: Release Date, Cast, Story & Everything We Know
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The Grabber in The Black Phone
Black Phone 2 Seemingly Casts The Grabber's Next Victim
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Ethan Hawke in Black Phone and the poster of Nightmare on Elm Street
Ethan Hawke's Return As The Grabber In The Black Phone 2 Sounds Like A Twist On This 41-Year-Old Horror Franchise
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The Grabber wears a mask while visiting the young boy in the Black Phone
The Black Phone Director & Writer Set Next Horror Movie With Adaptation Of Book Stephen King Praised As Being "Creepy As Hell"
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Collage of a closeup of The Grabber and him carrying Finney in The Black Phone
The Black Phone Cast Guide: Who Plays Every Character
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The Black Phone Ending Explained (In Detail)
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