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The Black Phone

2021, horror, suspense

103 minutes

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...

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7.0

based on 1 user

6.8

based on 11 critics

Age

15+

Country

United States

Language

English

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10

2022-07-29

Take deep breaths regularly, and strap yourself in for one hell of a ride because it really is, “The creepiest damn thing…”. Read more

8.0

2022-06-29

The concept is great, impactful and very intellectual. In fact, the supernatural premise of it is absolutely astounding and the film itself is simply fantastic, to describe in short. Read more

8.0

2022-06-27

I was rather mystified by the enormous success of It and its sequel It Chapter 2. I found them to be glossy but insubstantial. In contrast, I found The Black Phone to be far superior in every way. If you like your ‘small’ indie horror films, then this one comes with a recommendation. Read more

7.0

2022-06-24

Derrickson hasn’t reinvented the genre. But, with solid source material and one inspired performance, he’s crafted a gem of a horror movie. Read more

5.0

2022-06-24

Owing such a huge debt to the ideas of Stephen King, Derrickson’s latest effort is dragged down by a script that almost bankrupts itself of originality. Despite a madcap leading turn from Ethan Hawke, The Black Phone isn’t as off the hook as it thinks it is. Read more

4.0

2022-07-04

The Black Phone quickly reveals its true face: a clumsy thriller that drags its ambitions far beyond its means, forging ahead with the kind of conviction that will keep horror thriller junkies sitting bolt upright. Are you there? Hello? I’m hanging up now… What a shame! Read more

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