The Black Phone
Universal Pictures | Release Date: June 24, 2022
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KuggzJul 2, 2022
An interesting movie nowadays that actually leaves you wanting more of each character and storyline. This is a must see movie for fans of horror and true crime
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ARBO2k9Jun 25, 2022
I really loved this movie. Extremely suspenseful, original, and chilling. I have not enjoyed a horror movie like this for a long time. Must watch for sure.
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saucyninja007Jun 24, 2022
Decent movie, abduction/escape plot with some supernatural elements thrown in. Good acting across the board, especially from the child actors. Somewhat creepy and suspenseful. Won't see it again. But don't regret seeing it.
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jacobw464Jun 24, 2022
Solid movie. Nothing that really wow'd me but it was a cool concept that was well executed. Also one of the few movies that didn't mess up what happens to the villain.
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EuphoriaVibeJun 29, 2022
Wow, this was fantastic. I feel like we get less “real movies” these days and this was a gem amongst a bunch of soulless green screen garbage. Ethan Hawke was fantastic in this, and legitimately creeped me out. The children in this movie allWow, this was fantastic. I feel like we get less “real movies” these days and this was a gem amongst a bunch of soulless green screen garbage. Ethan Hawke was fantastic in this, and legitimately creeped me out. The children in this movie all were great actors as well. The acting, directing, and cinematography were all done incredibly well and made for an effective film. I felt like I was transported to the 70s completely. No internet, no cell phones, just you and your neighborhood. What happens to you… that’s all you knew then. This film works as a horror, psychological thriller, and even a period piece. 10/10.… Expand
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saimariejohnsonJun 26, 2022
It is a little slow to start at first, but as it builds up the movie gets surprising and good. It's a tale that gives you the creeps because of how realistic it is and how mindblowing the storylines cross over to deliver a gripping paranormalIt is a little slow to start at first, but as it builds up the movie gets surprising and good. It's a tale that gives you the creeps because of how realistic it is and how mindblowing the storylines cross over to deliver a gripping paranormal suspense that is comparable to the Sixth Sense.… Expand
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StphnhrrllJun 24, 2022
Great performances, likable characters... funny in just the right spots, tense and scary. Loved it!
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herschelbui_Jun 25, 2022
Another masterpiece by Scott Derrickson combined with a beyond brilliant acting performance of Ethan Hawke, they absolutely KILLED it this time after their last work together in Sinister. The movie's pace accelerated from the beginning untilAnother masterpiece by Scott Derrickson combined with a beyond brilliant acting performance of Ethan Hawke, they absolutely KILLED it this time after their last work together in Sinister. The movie's pace accelerated from the beginning until the end with many unexpected plot twists and the climax was so satisfying. Fantastic script and excellent acting performances of both Mason and Madeleine. Gory, sweaty, bloody but still incredible cinematic - this deserves to be the horror movie of the year!… Expand
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carlosestevez43Jun 26, 2022
One is the best horror movie you would ever see and experience it’s just so refreshing seeing this now a days with everything just throwing jumó scare your way
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bertobellamyJun 29, 2022
Stephen King looms all over 'The Black Phone' — Joe Hill, the writer of the short story the movie is based on, is one of his sons —, but the danger of turning it into a derivative film is never fully materialized. It's great when horror filmsStephen King looms all over 'The Black Phone' — Joe Hill, the writer of the short story the movie is based on, is one of his sons —, but the danger of turning it into a derivative film is never fully materialized. It's great when horror films have something to say about our nature or a social problem, and this is one of those. Violence only generates more violence, and Scott Derrickson's screenplay frames this premise with concepts like bullying and living in an abusive environment. Ethan Hawke — who should accept more villain roles now — and the child actors are amazing, especially the little girl, who is very likable and funny. But there's a character in there who seems out of place. You'll know who when you see him.

'The Black Phone' doesn't break any new ground, and the ending may feel a little underwhelming and predictable, but the way Derrickson delivers tension, very calculated jump scares, and an intimate but socially relevant story is what distances this one from other generic mainstream horror films.… Expand
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augustwoJul 20, 2022
It holds your attention. It definitely feels like you're watching someone play a video game. Masks and overall creepiness was pretty good.
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8
Compi24Jul 1, 2022
"The Black Phone" finds director/co-writer Scott Derrickson at his most streamlined and elemental, taking the dynamite idea at the center of the source material and bringing it to the silver screen in a deeply imaginative and satisfying way."The Black Phone" finds director/co-writer Scott Derrickson at his most streamlined and elemental, taking the dynamite idea at the center of the source material and bringing it to the silver screen in a deeply imaginative and satisfying way. Riding high on some terrific turns from its younger performers, some truly inspired visual flourishes and an overarching tone that really makes the most of its terrifying premise, "The Black Phone" honestly is at its best when it's more of a thriller than a horror movie. Those supernatural elements, however, are just too tantalizing to pass up, and every time we're given a taste of the creative ideas at hand, it's just a real cinematic treat. I do feel that certain things could've been tightened up (with more attention to detail being devoted towards the protagonist's arc, in particular) but, again, this was a real surprise. Not just in that it was an entertaining horror film, but a really brilliant one to boot.… Expand
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getsmeliftedAug 15, 2022
Very solid flick. My expectations weren't high but by the end I was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly entertained. The stand out for me was the little sister who gives a tremendous performance in one particularly scene. Definitely a talentVery solid flick. My expectations weren't high but by the end I was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly entertained. The stand out for me was the little sister who gives a tremendous performance in one particularly scene. Definitely a talent to watch out for in the future.… Expand
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GLADIADORJul 17, 2022
Um suspense muito bom, você fica tenso quase o filme todo, mas faltou explica a motivação do sequestrador, mas vale o ingresso com certeza
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HerickDienerAug 24, 2022
Scott Derrickson é o nome por trás de dois filmes de terror que não saem da minha mente até hoje, "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" e "Sinister". Com "The Black Phone" ele já garantiu um lugar por aqui novamente. Há pequenos pontos nos quais euScott Derrickson é o nome por trás de dois filmes de terror que não saem da minha mente até hoje, "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" e "Sinister". Com "The Black Phone" ele já garantiu um lugar por aqui novamente. Há pequenos pontos nos quais eu mudaria. Por exemplo, não teria inserido 'aparições' que rolam em determinadas cenas. Mas ainda é um trabalho muito bem amarrado e fora da curva entre os filmes do gênero.

Ah, se eu não ver a extraordinária Madeleine McGraw em mais filmes hollywood terá sérios problemas comigo.… Expand
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BeardedYodaJul 6, 2022
Was interested in seeing this film for the intriguing premise that was marketed. After watching The Black Phone, I can safely say my interest was justified. However, the film suffers from some oddities - plot holes, unnecessary story points,Was interested in seeing this film for the intriguing premise that was marketed. After watching The Black Phone, I can safely say my interest was justified. However, the film suffers from some oddities - plot holes, unnecessary story points, etc. But, even with these flaws it is still an enjoyable horror movie that tries something new and I appreciate that.… Expand
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LotherJul 21, 2022
Didn't expect to like it this much. Damn good movie, proving Blumhouse can produce a movie with an interesting script. Ethan Hawke is also amazing in those masks. Guess you don't need to show your face to leave an impression(I'm looking atDidn't expect to like it this much. Damn good movie, proving Blumhouse can produce a movie with an interesting script. Ethan Hawke is also amazing in those masks. Guess you don't need to show your face to leave an impression(I'm looking at YOU Mando and Master Chief).… Expand
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7
davemelbourne58Jun 26, 2022
The Black Phone is a tribute to the best of Stephen Kings characters, and a nice tribute to Halloween. The brother/sister play off each other really well. This movie doesn't try to shock you, or get too graphic with the blood and violence.The Black Phone is a tribute to the best of Stephen Kings characters, and a nice tribute to Halloween. The brother/sister play off each other really well. This movie doesn't try to shock you, or get too graphic with the blood and violence. But it has a lot of heart to it. It was nice to see Ethan Hawke play "The Grabber" without chewing the scenery like he was going for an Oscar. A deeply distubured and quietly menacing tribute to Stephen King's "It" clown.The ending was cathartic, and well edited. It all worked for me, and I'm not a big horror movie fan.… Expand
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Fantastic__FoxJul 31, 2022
A good thriller that actually had a clever story and good acting. Ticked all the boxes, definitely worth a watch.
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7
UltanComboJul 8, 2022
This is a solid movie. I never felt that this movie dragged at any point so its passing is pretty good. I did however find that it ended a little early, leaving me wanting more which is probably a good sign.
The overall plot isn't tooThis is a solid movie. I never felt that this movie dragged at any point so its passing is pretty good. I did however find that it ended a little early, leaving me wanting more which is probably a good sign.
The overall plot isn't too complicated. Its a kidnapping plot with a little twist to it and after the story is told it leads to a very satisfying ending. I would have liked a bit more of a thriller aspect to this but it went more towards the supernatural route. Has a few jump scares and some great characters but is missing a bit of complexity I would have liked. SEVEN 7/10… Expand
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8
germanotta28Jun 25, 2022
Bir beyzbol referansinin korku filmini sekillendirecegi hic aklima gelmezdi. Artik strikeoutlari daha dikkatli sekilde izleyecegim. Scott Derrickson'un son filmi son 20 dakikasina kadar "iyi" notla giderken son 20 dakika içinde bir-ikiBir beyzbol referansinin korku filmini sekillendirecegi hic aklima gelmezdi. Artik strikeoutlari daha dikkatli sekilde izleyecegim. Scott Derrickson'un son filmi son 20 dakikasina kadar "iyi" notla giderken son 20 dakika içinde bir-iki basamak birden üst seviyeye çıkıyor. Bu filme birçok insan The Grabber rolündeki Ethan Hawke için gidecek ama filmden çıktıklarında Mason Thames ve Madeleine McGraw'ın performanslarının ne kadar harika olduklarından bahsedecekler. Ikisinin de performansi tek kelimeyle sahaneydi. Eskil Vogt'un The Innocents filminde de oldukca basarili cocuk oyuncularin performansini gormustuk ve bu trend The Black Phone ile de devam ediyor gibi gorunuyor. Ethan Hawke'i, yani The Grabber'i daha fazla sahnede gormeyi isterdim ama filmin ana temasi siyah telefon oldugu icin bunu anlayabiliyorum. Korku filmi benim en sevdigim film turleri arasinda degil ama The Black Phone'u gercekten begendim. Mason Thames ilerleyen yillarda adindan cok daha fazla soz ettirecek gibi duruyor. Sonu harika oldugu icin filme puanim 7 olacakken 8 oldu.… Expand
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chrisblackeye1Jul 8, 2022
Finally! A good horror movie. I can see this considered as a classic in the near future.
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10
todcinJun 27, 2022
Awesome movie from start to finish!! Loved the story telling and learning about the characters. Just the right amount of creepy & scary thrown in with an ending that was the perfect payoff!!!
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9
SpudMan7379Jun 30, 2022
Absolutely brilliant, style, tone, setting, tension, brilliant, slightly slow first act but the next two acts make up for this in brilliantly tense fashion. An astounding race against time thriller/horror
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KuneminJul 7, 2022
"The Black Phone" finds director/co-writer Scott Derrickson, at his most streamlined and rudimentary, taking the dynamite idea at the center of the original material and bringing it to the silver screen in a profoundly imaginative and"The Black Phone" finds director/co-writer Scott Derrickson, at his most streamlined and rudimentary, taking the dynamite idea at the center of the original material and bringing it to the silver screen in a profoundly imaginative and satisfying way. Riding high on some terrific turns from its younger performers, some truly inspired visual flourishes, and an overarching tone that makes the most of its scary premise, "The Black Phone" is at its best when it is more of a thriller than a horror movie. Those supernatural elements, however, are just too irresistible to pass up, and every time we are given a taste of the creative ideas at hand, it is just a real cinematic treat. I do feel that certain things could have been tensed up (with more attention to detail being devoted towards the protagonist's arc, in particular), but, again, this was a real surprise. Not just in that it was an entertaining horror film, but a brilliant one to boot.… Expand
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FarhadriddelJul 31, 2022
Black phone is a decent horror movie . It isn't scary at all but it has a great atmospher , and performances are really good especially ethan hawke . His character gives you the creepy and mystrious vibe . But i don't think it worth watchingBlack phone is a decent horror movie . It isn't scary at all but it has a great atmospher , and performances are really good especially ethan hawke . His character gives you the creepy and mystrious vibe . But i don't think it worth watching more than 1 time… Expand
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tontoAug 14, 2022
The Black Phone is a horror/thriller with supernatural elements about a teenager who is abducted by a serial child abductor nicknamed the "Grabber." It starts off introducing us to two teen siblings, Finney and Gwen Blake, who live with theirThe Black Phone is a horror/thriller with supernatural elements about a teenager who is abducted by a serial child abductor nicknamed the "Grabber." It starts off introducing us to two teen siblings, Finney and Gwen Blake, who live with their abusive alcoholic father. Gwen has dreams which are disturbing and turn out to be reality where she has premonitions of friends and her brother being captured by a serial killer. Finney is the victim of bullies but is protected by his friend, Robin, who is tough and fends off the bullies. Robin is later abducted and killed by the Grabber serial killer. Eventually Finney is abducted by the Grabber and he is thrown in a basement with a phone. Finney contacts ghosts of previous victims through the phone which is a supernatural element of the movie. They give him advice on how to get out of his imprisonment. The movie was creepy and the Grabber character was terrifying. The movie got tense at various points though it did suffer from some plot holes.… Expand
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etoppAug 8, 2022
This supernatural horror movie will remind you of similar movies (in particular Silence of the Lambs and Saw) but it is so well acted and directed that you should definitely check it out
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cylackJun 26, 2022
Really well done. Concise script and great acting by the young actors. Kept you on the edge of your seat the whole time. It was a puzzle solving adventure of sorts that made the protagonist rely on his wits to combat the monster. The movieReally well done. Concise script and great acting by the young actors. Kept you on the edge of your seat the whole time. It was a puzzle solving adventure of sorts that made the protagonist rely on his wits to combat the monster. The movie actually reminded me a bit of the old M. Night classic "Signs".… Expand
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alejandro970Jun 29, 2022
I'm just saying that it was time to see one of horror that does justice to the genre. What draws attention is Ethan Hawke -with his eternal adolescent face- playing an inconceivable villain who causes concern even to the most apathetic. IfI'm just saying that it was time to see one of horror that does justice to the genre. What draws attention is Ethan Hawke -with his eternal adolescent face- playing an inconceivable villain who causes concern even to the most apathetic. If you watch this movie at night, it is at your own risk.… Expand
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manningn15Jun 27, 2022
The Black Phone is one of the best horror movies I've ever seen. The writing was excellent but some of the jump scares did feel forced. The atmosphere was outstanding, so creepy and intense. The performances from Ethan Hawke, MadeleineThe Black Phone is one of the best horror movies I've ever seen. The writing was excellent but some of the jump scares did feel forced. The atmosphere was outstanding, so creepy and intense. The performances from Ethan Hawke, Madeleine McGraw, and Mason Thames were exceptional. The makeup was superb especially on all the murder victims. The score was great and it really helped with the intensity of the movie. An A+ movie for me.… Expand
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imtheonlytyeJul 22, 2022
Wow, wow, wow! This movie was amazing! This gave me huge sinister vibes, which makes sense because Scott Derrickson wrote and directed Sinister as well as this. I absolutely enjoyed Sinister so makes sense why I would enjoy this. I loved theWow, wow, wow! This movie was amazing! This gave me huge sinister vibes, which makes sense because Scott Derrickson wrote and directed Sinister as well as this. I absolutely enjoyed Sinister so makes sense why I would enjoy this. I loved the vibes of this movie, even the colours. Loved Ethan’s performance. Mason and Madeleine as well! Loved how it had some Karate Kid vibes. I’m not very scared of horror movies, but this made me jump a couple times. I was on the edge. I didn’t like the Max character, some things didn’t make sense and I wish they explained the actual black phone, but other than that it was very good. I would have enjoyed it even more if this film was even a little bit longer tbh. I feel like it could have had a tad bit more character development. But I will certainly be watching this more than once.… Expand
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BradMorganAug 4, 2022
An exciting thriller that solves the mystery in a unique way. The cast and the different story arcs are good and the tension can be felt from start to finish without showing any exaggerated horror elements. A well balanced movie!
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cschoe31Jul 24, 2022
Great thriller! Well thought out and planned with a very satisfying ending.
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Juan19892020Jul 31, 2022
One of the best movies this year! Makes you feel like you are living the struggles! Can’t recommend this movie enough. Not a fair rating for its quality.
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ScaryLarry38Jul 6, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While it does have plot holes in the fact that the brother somehow didn't figure out the person he lived with had kidnapped 6 children in quick succession and some cheap jumpscares that are really not needed in the film. It's also a breath of fresh air set in the 70s with creative story telling, creepy atmosphere, and an interesting villain and main character. Great movie.… Expand
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TinkWinkyJun 26, 2022
Quizás tenía las expectativas muy altas. La película me ha gustado bastante pero la pintaron como una cinta cruda y una actuación gloriosa de Ethan Hawke, pero la película tiene 3 momentos contados de terror (que son buenos) y Ethan sale muyQuizás tenía las expectativas muy altas. La película me ha gustado bastante pero la pintaron como una cinta cruda y una actuación gloriosa de Ethan Hawke, pero la película tiene 3 momentos contados de terror (que son buenos) y Ethan sale muy poco y no se deja ver con la máscara. Me imaginaba que iba a ser tipo Anthony Hopkins en el silencio de los corderos que te imponía y te cargabas con el. Luego, el final me pareció muy rápido, parecía que no les quedaba más tiempo y lo hicieron apresurado. Aún así, la película es buena y Ethan Hawke lo hace bien. El La recomiendo.… Expand
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BleedingJesterJul 28, 2022
The movie isn't that scary and it has some scenes that will make people uncomfortable, but I absolutely loved the story and setting of the Movie and think it was handled really well
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HabibiehakimJul 23, 2022
The Black Phone is easily the best thriller that came out this year so far and it's also one of the best films of the year, the movie fills with magnificent performance not only by Ethan Hawke but everybody in this movie was just fantastic,The Black Phone is easily the best thriller that came out this year so far and it's also one of the best films of the year, the movie fills with magnificent performance not only by Ethan Hawke but everybody in this movie was just fantastic, it is a clever yet terrifying, intense, and scary films that's been well directed by Scott Derrickson who was famously known for directing Doctor Strange movie and for me if you wanna compare it based on the director The Black Phone is a better movie than Doctor Strange, so overall The Black Phone is an incredibly well done thriller that are entertaining to watch and it's gonna make you terrified also, it's great, it's really good, i love it, thumbs way up.… Expand
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LumdogJul 21, 2022
A neat little indie horror movie that's tense, thrilling, and fantastically acted and directed. Man these kid actors are seriously amazing. Definitely worth a watch!
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Shehryar23Jun 24, 2022
This movie was pretty crazy! Horror/Thriller. Great acting by everyone! Couple of scenes did not make sense but is typical in this genre. 100% recommend.
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Narwhale73Jul 2, 2022
It's pretty good. There were some pretty good scenes towards the end. I don't see how anyone to hate it.
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RyebuttJun 25, 2022
This Movie Is Honestly Great. It achieves what it set out to do. With an amazing performance from Ethan Hawke (The Grabber) and Mason Thames (Finney), It adds to the tension built up throughout the movie. Of course, some cheap jump scaresThis Movie Is Honestly Great. It achieves what it set out to do. With an amazing performance from Ethan Hawke (The Grabber) and Mason Thames (Finney), It adds to the tension built up throughout the movie. Of course, some cheap jump scares take away from the incredible acting but that doesn't detriment the rest of the movie. You really want Finney to escape. One thing that I think this movie really needed was more exploration of character. Like as an example, The Grabber has a lot of things about him that should have been explored, such as why the grabber was so afraid to show his face. I think if there was more exploration into some characters like The Grabber it would have made the movie better than it already is. Honestly, I recommend you watch The Black Phone just for the acting alone. Still, looking at it as a whole, it is still a great entertaining thriller.… Expand
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kendalllAug 16, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I find it hard to pay attention to movies I watch because of the expected plot or boring narrative, but this thriller/horror movie made a simplistic plot intriguing and memorable. I think about this movie a lot, just like I do with other favorites, because of the incredible acting. Gwen/Gwenny, the sister of Finney in the movie, was an incredible actress. She really emphasized her emotions and portrayed exactly how it feels to be physically and emotionally abused. One of my favorite scenes was when Robin, as a ghost, was on the phone with Finney teaching him how to attack and kill the grabber. Excellent movie, and will watch it again soon!… Expand
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Caitlin12Aug 15, 2022
really enjoyed this movie, there was alot of jump scare moments, it was chilling.
overall i would definitely watch this movie again
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SomerandomgirlAug 22, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Literally one of the most touching emotional horror movies the cast is amazing… Expand
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Computey18Mar 2, 2023
An movie that good because its based off a book of Stephen Kings Son. E
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GinaKJun 28, 2022
An excellent suspense film with a first-rate cast and an original, surprisingly believable plot. How could I tell the audience paid attention? No one checked their phones during the entire film. I know. I was sitting in the last row as usual.
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Rebecca31Jun 24, 2022
A suburban Colorado town is being haunted by a string of recent child abductions by someone known only as “The Grabber”. The police are no closer to catching anyone when 13-year-old Finney (Mason Thames) is abducted by the absolutely mentalA suburban Colorado town is being haunted by a string of recent child abductions by someone known only as “The Grabber”. The police are no closer to catching anyone when 13-year-old Finney (Mason Thames) is abducted by the absolutely mental Ethan Hawke in his most psycho role yet. Finney awakens in a soundproof basement with no hope of escape. He then starts receiving calls from a disconnected phone by the serial killer’s previous victims. Cue the scary music.

This is everything a horror movie should be. It’s highly tense the whole way through and the entire cast are phenomenal. This is not surprising when you cast Ethan Hawke because the man just cannot put in a bad performance. He is monstrous, terrifying and will make your skin crawl. The creepy masks only add another layer, giving him an almost animalistic characteristic. Getting child actors for a story like this will either make or break the movie and the performances of brother and sister, Finney and Gwen, played by Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw are brilliant. Their talent shines through, they had believable chemistry with each other and they’re the reason the audience will become so invested in the story.

As a big horror fan I absolutely loved The Black Phone. It’s everything I want in a great horror movie, expertly blending real-world horror with supernatural elements without becoming silly. It will have you on the edge of your seat, and the interactions between Thames and Hawke are genuinely frightening. It also got me good with a jump scare so extra points for that. Many horrors can particularly suffer with a messy third act but The Black Phone is strong all the way through. You can see the inspiration from other movies in there, with some scenes very much reminiscent of Stephen King, which makes sense considering it’s based on a short story by Joe Hill. Director Scott Derrickson knows how to make an effective horror movie, and The Black Phone is one people will definitely remember.

The Black Phone is atmospheric, stressful and the sadistic performance from Hawke will be sure to scare the sh!te out of everyone. It’s not just a great horror movie, it’s also an entertaining thriller you won’t want to miss. Highly recommended for all the horror fans.… Expand
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RealisticCritiJun 26, 2022
You know how these kids movies are there full of unnecessary swearing and give off cringe vibes, this movie isn’t gonna win any awards but is solid also I can’t remember a single characters name besides Finnie who is the main character.
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umaumaiAug 21, 2022
This is a really great movie all the way up to when you see the titular “Black Phone.” It becomes predictable after that and I just started counting down the minutes to the stories obvious conclusion. Because of that I didn’t feel the reliefThis is a really great movie all the way up to when you see the titular “Black Phone.” It becomes predictable after that and I just started counting down the minutes to the stories obvious conclusion. Because of that I didn’t feel the relief that you do at the end of something like this, but I’m not holding it against the plot or writing. While there’s a lot about this that doesn’t quite pan out because you can see the twists coming from a mile away, there is a lot about the movie that should be praised. The acting is unreal good. Everyone is so goddamn good in their roles. Everyone. The setting and pacing that they create is very good. Most of the effects are chilling when they need to be, but there was one sequence near the end that I’m not sure should have been there. It’s shows one of the victims in a very poor light and if examined close enough makes what’s happened to him morally ambiguous to a degree. The most frustrating thing is that you will not gain any knowledge of why the things driving the plot forward are happening. There is almost zero character development except for maybe the lead and his father. For that alone I’d put this movie at a 6, but the acting is just too good to not give it a 7. All said, I enjoyed my time watching it.… Expand
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FelipePedro07Aug 23, 2022
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jenna334Jun 28, 2022
It was amazing. Really well done. I really enjoyed it. One of my favorite new movies.
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adelynreneaSep 8, 2022
Maybe it’s because i love 80s style horror movies but this is definitely my favorite movie!!
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snorkissOct 9, 2022
Surprisingly effective and well made horror film with great performances from Ethan Hawke and the two lead kids. Highly recommended - 9 stars
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Broker2022Feb 26, 2023
The best horror movie of the year 2022! The acting performance of all protagonists is 100% convincing! The tension curve increases slowly but steadily and explodes at the end of the movie. Particularly noteworthy is the perfect depiction ofThe best horror movie of the year 2022! The acting performance of all protagonists is 100% convincing! The tension curve increases slowly but steadily and explodes at the end of the movie. Particularly noteworthy is the perfect depiction of the late 1970s. Worth seeing! Awesome!… Expand
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Jim222001Feb 6, 2023
In a town where kids are abducted, a bullied teen Finney Shaw (Mason Thames) finds himself abducted as well. His best friend and younger sister Gwen has dreams that may lead her to his whereabouts.
While a unhooked black phone where Finney isIn a town where kids are abducted, a bullied teen Finney Shaw (Mason Thames) finds himself abducted as well. His best friend and younger sister Gwen has dreams that may lead her to his whereabouts.
While a unhooked black phone where Finney is being held. Helps him talk to the Grabber’s victims who tell Finney where they went wrong. As well as give him other advice on how to fight back.
I saw some things coming but the film was still gripping through-out. I thought the Grabber (Ethan Hawke) needed a little more backstory. Other than that, I really enjoyed this movie and it even got some tears out of me.
Ethan Hawke is creepy and sometimes funny, we sympathize for Mason Thames and want to see him get away. Jason Ransone (IT Chapter 2) is quite funny as a coke head on the case of the missing kids.
Madeleine McGraw as Finney’s younger sister Gwen gives the best performance in the movie though and is a show stealer. She’s believably tough and spunky.… Expand
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RalfbergsNov 19, 2022
It was an interesting movie and suspense was good too, but the plot was a bit predictable. Still i thought it was a good movie.
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TAPRNov 5, 2022
Eu estava gostando bastante do filme até a metade. Mas aos poucos vai dando uma sensação de que não estavam sabendo valorizar e trabalhar as próprias boas ideias. Perdem a mão rude nas soluções no final. Senti muita falta de profundidade eEu estava gostando bastante do filme até a metade. Mas aos poucos vai dando uma sensação de que não estavam sabendo valorizar e trabalhar as próprias boas ideias. Perdem a mão rude nas soluções no final. Senti muita falta de profundidade e desenvolvimento do sequestrador. Até que gostei, mas poderia ter sido muito melhor.… Expand
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Mauro_LanariOct 10, 2022
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To remind me of inanimate objects that are transformed, telepathic relationships, phantasmatic presences, clairvoyance (the "shining"), I should evoke illustrious authors, those interested not in frightening with a bloody and(Mauro Lanari)
To remind me of inanimate objects that are transformed, telepathic relationships, phantasmatic presences, clairvoyance (the "shining"), I should evoke illustrious authors, those interested not in frightening with a bloody and brutal horror but in disturbing with the uncanny, the psychic destabilization in front of the incomprehensible. Derrickson's film goes in this direction, a supernatural universe of abuses without a clear origin: outcasts, bullies, veterans from Vietnam, psychiatricized people, suicides, dysfunctional families, incapable adults, violent preteens, avoiding the nostalgia and vintage side practiced instead by "Stranger Things". However, the script is undermined by some flaws: not all the tips received at the black phone prove to be useful in the end, to the murderous revenge it would have been preferable the delivery to the police of "The Grabber" rendered helpless, the bond between Finney and his sister Gwen is less relevant than it could and should have been.… Expand
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BruterakeAug 17, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O telefone preto é um filme difícil de ser colocado em categoria de terror e bom sempre gosto quando as forças do bem (Jesus) ajuda contra o capeta. Sempre gosto quando o filme n é unilateral pro mal. Achei daora a temática e quase nunca vai ser 10 os filmes de terror pelas escolhas e situações forçadas principalmente no começo do filme sério que iam deixar essas criança andando sozinha depois de 4 sequestros?? nunca isso ia acontecer. O efeito do telefone respirando achei zuado tb e o cachorro cg kkkkkkkk mas nossa elogios pro figurino irado do vilão a máscara que da pra colocar só a parte de baixo e a de cima ou as duas juntas muito bom.… Expand
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JLauOct 25, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Child-snatcher keeps being able to abduct and murder kids because parents continue to allow them just to walk the streets even when he's out there at large and his brother completely doesn't notice what's going on in his basement, despite spending all his free time investigating the case from his sofa.… Expand
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FlekounOct 30, 2022
Really disappointing for me, it wasn't a bad movie, but I expected much more. In addition, some things like pulling a cord through a carpet were absolutely beyond physics.
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SuqMadickOct 8, 2022
The third act of the movie is a let down, but overall it's still a worthwhile movie to watch. Ethan Hawke is particularly good in it. The movie also doesn't rely on jump scares for its horror element, which it seems like everyone else doesThe third act of the movie is a let down, but overall it's still a worthwhile movie to watch. Ethan Hawke is particularly good in it. The movie also doesn't rely on jump scares for its horror element, which it seems like everyone else does these days.… Expand
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AnjosecarFeb 11, 2023
Excelente trama, desarrollo y desenlace de la historia. Se respira verosimilitud y realismo.
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ChrisNortonAug 7, 2023
A thriller more than horror, haunting and disturbing themes and content, with tons of originality. Great to see an original concept that is carried through until the climax. It also introduces other themes of the supernatural, the loss ofA thriller more than horror, haunting and disturbing themes and content, with tons of originality. Great to see an original concept that is carried through until the climax. It also introduces other themes of the supernatural, the loss of youthful innocence, and the fight to overcome abuse/evil which engages you even more. Good character development. Strong performances from Hawke and the two lead young actors (Thames and McGraw). The setting and design also feels very very appropriate to the era (70's). But the movie's structure sometimes feels off, and the blend of reality and dream/supernatural is a very hard thing to blend and sometimes takes away from the dread or the horror elements. Albeit, worth a watch for its originality, ambition, and lead performances.

Setting, Conflict, Character, Dialogue, Theme, Plot, and Climax: B-

Audience Engagement (do you feel runtime): No.

Top Genres - Horror, Thriller, Mystery (Fiction)

Runtime - 1:42

Genre(s) rating -Horror: 7 -Thriller: 7 -Mystery: 6

Genre Average Score: 6.67 Directing: 7 Cinematography/lighting: 7 Story/Narrative: 7 Structure: 5 Dialogue: 6 Score(music): 7 Editing: 6 Acting: 7 Characterization: 8 Mise en Scène/Visual Design: 8 Visual Effects: 6 Costumes/Makeup: 7 Lasting Impact: 7 Originality: 8

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