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🎬 Title: The Black Phone
Never talk to strangers.
Story: 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.
⭐ Rating: 7.556 (5333 votes)
📅 Release date: 2022-06-16
⏱️ Runtime: 1h 43m
🎭 Genres: Horror, Thriller
🎬 Director: Scott Derrickson
✍️ Writer: Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill
🌍 Countries: United States of America
🏢 Production companies: Blumhouse Productions, Crooked Highway
💼 Production:
💰 Budget: $16,000,000 | 📈 Revenue: $161,440,742
👥 Cast: Mason Thames (Finney Blake), Ethan Hawke (The Grabber), Madeleine McGraw (Gwen Blake), Jeremy Davies (Terrence Blake), E. Roger Mitchell (Detective Wright), Troy Rudeseal (Detective Miller), James Ransone (Max), Miguel Mora (Robin Arellano), Rebecca Clarke (Donna), J. Gaven Wilde (Moose)
Editor’s note: Our short take on The Black Phone (2022): A confident blend of Horror, Thriller, focused more on tone than spectacle. Under Scott Derrickson’s direction, the film keeps a steady rhythm and a clear sense of place. Standout turns from Mason Thames, Ethan Hawke, Madeleine McGraw keep it engaging even in quieter stretches. Clocking in at 1h 43m, the pacing is controlled, with room to breathe. Strong viewer reception suggests it’s a safe pick if the premise clicks. Its tagline — “Never talk to strangers.” — actually reflects the film’s intent. Worth a watch for the craft alone, even beyond the genre appeal.
