The Black Phone (2022)
Release Date: June 24, 2022
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 1h 43m
Status: Released
Rating: R for strong bloody violence, disturbing material, and language
Star Rating: 7.1/10
Get ready for a chilling ride in "The Black Phone," a gripping horror-thriller film that delves into the dark world of abduction and the supernatural. Set in a rural Colorado town in the 1970s, the story revolves around 13-year-old Finney Shaw, an introverted boy who is kidnapped by a serial killer known as "The Grabber." Confined to a dingy cell beneath the killer’s house, Finney discovers a mysterious black phone that receives strange calls from the killer’s previous victims.
As Finney tries to find a way to escape, the victims begin communicating with him through the phone, sharing cryptic clues to unravel the mystery of their deaths. But time is running out for Finney, and he must use his wit and resourcefulness to outsmart his captor and uncover the truth.
Directed by Scott Derrickson, "The Black Phone" is a tense, atmospheric thriller that pays homage to classic horror films of the past. The film boasts impressive performances from its young cast, including Mason Thames as Finney Shaw and Ethan Hawke as the brutal serial killer.
Movie Credits:
Actors:
- Mason Thames as Finney Shaw
- Ethan Hawke as Albert "The Grabber" Shaw
- Madeline Zima as Gwen Shaw
- Madeleine McGraw as Ruthy
- E. Roger Mitchell as Detective Wright
- Jeremy Davies as Mr. Shaw
Crew:
- Directed by: Scott Derrickson
- Screenplay by: Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill
- Based on the short story by Joe Hill
- Produced by: Jason Blum and Scott Derrickson
- Cinematography by: Brett Jutkiewicz
- Music by: Mark Korven
