Black Phone (2022)

About Black Phone

The 2022 movie 'Black Phone' is a horror thriller directed by Scott Derrickson, based on a 1977 short story by Joe Hill. The plot revolves around a young boy, Finney Shaw, who is abducted by a notorious serial killer and placed in a soundproof basement where no one can hear his screams. He finds a disconnected black phone that starts to ring with the voices of the killer's previous victims, guiding Finney with tactics to escape.

Making / Production

Scott Derrickson co-wrote the screenplay for Black Phone with his longtime collaborator, C. Robert Cargill. The movie was produced by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions, renowned for their work in the horror genre. Filming took place primarily in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Actors

• Ethan Hawke: Plays the role of the kidnapper known as 'The Grabber'. Hawke delivers a chilling and memorable performance, perfectly encapsulating the clammy menace of a child abductor.
• Mason Thames: The young actor portrays Finney Shaw. Thames presents a compelling, fear-infused performance making audiences root for his survival and escape.
• Madeleine McGraw: Portraying the role of Finney's friend and neighbor, McGraw adds depth to her character through her moving performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This movie marks the reteaming of Scott Derrickson and Ethan Hawke, who previously worked together on 'Sinister'.
• The film is based on the short story 'The Black Phone' by Joe Hill, son of acclaimed horror author, Stephen King.

Awards

As of now, no awards have been won by the movie.

Quotes

• "We aren't trapped in here with him. He's trapped in here with us." - The voices on the phone
• "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." - The Grabber (Ethan Hawke)

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting and atmospheric score for the movie was composed by the Newton Brothers.
• The soundtrack also makes use of period-appropriate pop songs to enhance the 1970s setting of the movie.