The Black Phone (2022)

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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 the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.

Director: Scott Derrickson
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mark Korven
Cinematography: Brett Jutkiewicz
Editing: Frédéric Thoraval
Production: Blumhouse Productions, Crooked Highway
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Português, Español
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $161M
Original Language: en

Themes

Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare

Keywords

mask, small town, child abuse, dreams, sibling relationship, kidnapping, sadistic, 1970s, supernatural, cellar, colorado, bullying, basement, serial killer, slasher

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Black Phone about?
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 the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.
Who directed The Black Phone?
The Black Phone was directed by Scott Derrickson.
Who stars in The Black Phone?
The Black Phone stars Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies, E. Roger Mitchell, Troy Rudeseal.
How long is The Black Phone?
The Black Phone has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is The Black Phone?
The Black Phone is a Horror, Thriller film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Black Phone?
The Black Phone has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of The Black Phone?
The Black Phone had a budget of $16M.
How much did The Black Phone gross?
The Black Phone grossed $161M worldwide.
Where was The Black Phone produced?
The Black Phone was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Black Phone?
The themes of The Black Phone include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare.