The phone is ringing once more. Blumhouse unleashes the first terrifying look at The Black Phone 2, the sequel to the 2022 horror phenomenon that terrified audiences worldwide. Ethan Hawke reprises his bone-chilling role as The Grabber, with Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw returning as siblings Finney and Gwen—the only survivors of his sadistic games.
Watch the Trailer:
What’s New in the Sequel?
- The Grabber’s Revenge: Hawke’s masked killer defies death, returning with even more sinister methods.
- Finney’s Fight Continues: Thames’ character must confront new horrors, both supernatural and human.
- Gwen’s Psychic Connection: McGraw’s character may hold the key to stopping the cycle of violence.
Director Scott Derrickson (Sinister, Doctor Strange) and writer C. Robert Cargill dive deeper into Joe Hill’s original short story, expanding the lore of the cursed black phone—a conduit for the voices of past victims.
Why It Matters
The first film grossed $160M globally, praised for its claustrophobic tension and Hawke’s unnerving performance. This sequel promises bigger scares, darker twists, and a potential horror franchise in the making.
Mark Your Calendar:
The Black Phone 2 arrives in Philippine cinemas October 15.
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Credits:
- Director: Scott Derrickson
- Writers: C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson
- Producers: Jason Blum, Derrickson, Cargill
- Cast: Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw
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Note: Trailer contains flashing lights and disturbing imagery. Viewer discretion advised.
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