The thing about adapting a short story for cinema is that we tend to get a great deal of padding to get it to the duration. This film is certainly guilty of that, with the first half hour spent on way too much character establishment that really has very little to do with the gist of the story. Once it does get going though, it's a cleverly crafted and well put together scary movie centred around "Finn" (Mason…
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Finney Blake, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.
Top Cast
Mason Thames
Finney 'Finn' Blake
Madeleine McGraw
Gwen Blake
Ethan Hawke
Albert Shaw / The Grabber
Jeremy Davies
Terrence Blake
E. Roger Mitchell
Detective Wright
Troy Rudeseal
Detective Miller
Miguel Mora
Robin Arellano
Tristan Pravong
Bruce Yamada
Brady Hepner
Vance Hopper
James Ransone
Max Shaw
Rebecca Clarke
Donna
J. Gaven Wilde
Moose
Spencer Fitzgerald
Buzz
Jordan Isaiah White
Matty
Brady Ryan
Matt
Jacob Moran
Billy
Reviews
With supernatural dread lifted directly from the likes of _Stir of Echoes_ and _The Sixth Sense_, _The Black Phone_ features a breakthrough performance from Madeleine McGraw while Ethan Hawke’s hauntingly memorable turn as The Grabber is felt in a hair-raising sense; like someone who has unknowingly snuck up behind you and waits in your peripheral for that dramatic reveal. _The Black Phone_ is a solid, pulse racing…
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-black-phone-spoiler-free-review "The Black Phone carries a horror premise with a supernatural touch full of potential, but it plays too safe by betting on a narrative that's too simple, predictable, and repetitive. Scott Derrickson elevates his work with a distinct style, and the fact that the main focus belongs to the protagonists…
The Black Phone is a paranormal abduction thriller that balances the tension/despair of being trapped and the ghost elements very well. The movie does a great job setting up the main characters in the beginning that gives you a relationship with them and genuine desire for them to succeed. There are a few plot points that are a little questionable, but are they are minor nitpicks and didn’t pull me out of the story…
FAQ about The Black Phone
What is The Black Phone about?
Finney Blake, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous…
When was The Black Phone released?
The Black Phone was released in 2022.
What genres does The Black Phone belong to?
The Black Phone is categorised as Horror, Thriller.
Who stars in The Black Phone?
The cast of The Black Phone includes Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies, E. Roger Mitchell.