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Black Phone 2

The Black Phone · The Black Phone Collection

2025 114 min R
Critic8.1
Horror Supernatural Thriller
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Overview

Four years after escaping The Grabber, Finney and Gwen face a new supernatural nightmare when dreams of the black phone draw them to a remote winter camp haunted by the killer's ghostly presence.
Story 8.0
Acting 8.5
Direction 8.2
Cinematography 8.3
Music 8.4
Pacing 8.0
Originality 7.9
Emotional Impact 8.3
Overall 8.1

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

8.1 /10

Strong Sibling Dynamics

Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw deliver powerful performances that ground the supernatural terror in raw sibling loyalty.

Inventive Ghostly Menace

Shifting The Grabber into a spectral entity haunting dreams adds fresh psychological depth to the horror.

Pros

  • Exceptional returning lead performances by Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw
  • Creepy and effective reinvention of The Grabber as a supernatural specter
  • Atmospheric direction by Scott Derrickson

Cons

  • Horror tropes occasionally follow familiar sequel patterns
  • Intense supernatural sequences may overwhelm casual viewers
Verdict A terrifying, emotionally resonant supernatural sequel that turns the villain into a haunting phantom force.

AI Review

A chilling supernatural horror sequel exploring trauma, dreams, and a spectral villain haunting a winter youth camp.

A terrifying, emotionally resonant supernatural sequel that turns the villain into a haunting phantom force.

Essential viewing for fans of Blumhouse horror and the original Black Phone.

Awards

Saturn Awards

Best Horror Film · Nominated

Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

Best Wide Release Movie · Nominated

Timeline

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Development

Greenlit by Blumhouse Productions and Universal Pictures following the massive commercial success of the first film.

Principal photography

Filmed in Toronto from late 2024 through early 2025.

Post-production

Wrapped in mid-2025 prior to its Fantastic Fest premiere and October theatrical release.

Saturn Awards

Best Horror Film Nominated

Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

Best Wide Release Movie Nominated

Production

Development

Greenlit by Blumhouse Productions and Universal Pictures following the massive commercial success of the first film.

Principal photography

Filmed in Toronto from late 2024 through early 2025.

Post-production

Wrapped in mid-2025 prior to its Fantastic Fest premiere and October theatrical release.

Streaming

Amazon Prime Video Apple TV FindEdition

Cast

Mason Thames Finney Blake
Madeleine McGraw Gwen Blake
Ethan Hawke The Grabber
Jeremy Davies Terrence Blake
Demián Bichir Armando
Miguel Mora Ernesto
Anna Lore Supporting Role
Arianna Rivas Mustang

Characters

Finney Blake Mason Thames
Gwen Blake Madeleine McGraw
The Grabber Ethan Hawke
Terrence Blake Jeremy Davies
Armando Demián Bichir
Ernesto Miguel Mora
Supporting Role Anna Lore
Mustang Arianna Rivas

Crew

Scott Derrickson Director
Scott Derrickson Screenwriter
C. Robert Cargill Screenwriter
Joe Hill Characters / Short Story Author
Jason Blum Producer
Scott Derrickson Producer
C. Robert Cargill Producer
Atticus Derrickson Composer
Pär M. Ekberg Cinematographer
Louise Ford Editor

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Black Phone 2 Main Title — Atticus Derrickson
  2. Alpine Lake Whispers — Atticus Derrickson
  3. The Grabber's Return — Atticus Derrickson

Trivia

  • Ethan Hawke returns as The Grabber, whose ghostly presence haunts the characters across dreams and the supernatural plane.
  • Atticus Derrickson composed the original score for the film, collaborating closely with director Scott Derrickson.
  • The narrative draws upon Joe Hill's short story concepts to expand the mythology surrounding the rotary phone victims.

Quotes

"You know who's calling. And he's not finished yet."

"Death didn't stop him from reaching out."

Goofs

  • During the winter camp night scene, frost on the cabin window pane changes shape between interior and exterior shots.

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Universe

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Franchise

The Black Phone

The second feature film in The Black Phone horror series.

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider The Odyssey (8.8/10). A similarly themed alternative is Bugonia.

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