Black Phone 2 is coming soon!
The upcoming horror sequel to the 2022 The Black Phone will have several stars reprising their roles, but there are also some new additions as well.
Here’s the synopsis: “Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber. But true evil transcends death … and the phone is ringing again. Ethan Hawke returns to the most sinister role of his career as The Grabber seeks vengeance on Finn (Mason Thames) from beyond the grave by menacing Finn’s younger sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw).”
The movie hits theaters on October 17, and the first reviews are already in for the horror movie. Find out what the critics are saying!
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Black Phone 2 currently has an 82% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Bloody Disgusting gave it a 3.5 out of 5, writing: “A strong vision and unique interpretation of horror classics, combined with a tremendous cast, ensure Black Phone 2 surpasses its predecessor in just about every way.”
IndieWire gives it a B-, writing: “The best things about this movie come from other movies, whether they be the creative team’s previous efforts or iconic titles from decades past. These elements are enjoyable, which is precisely why they’re recycled here.”
Slant gave it 2.5 out of 4, writing: “Throughout, Scott Derrickson collapses dreams, reality, past, and present sidelong into a singular cinematic haunted space.”
Variety says: “It’s remarkably scary, considering the deliberate pace… which I credit to how all bets are off when dealing with dreams.”
Perri Nemiroff gave it 4.5 out of 5, and says: “Black Phone 2 is well connected to the first, but it really soars as a sequel by having its own style & definition. Derrickson & co. pull that off very effectively via the new location, having Gwen & Finney work together, and how they evolve the Grabber.”
RogerEbert.com says: “It’s a tick too long and has a section that’s far too expository for a film that’s at its best when it leans into surreal nightmare logic, but this weird movie works its fear factor in unexpected, creative ways.”
See the stars step out for the movie’s premiere!