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The Black Phone / 2022

Never talk to strangers.

7.5 / 10 (5,778 votes)
15
103 minutes
DIRECTOR Scott Derrickson
WRITERS Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill
CAST Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies, E. Roger Mitchell, Troy Rudeseal, James Ransone, Miguel Mora, Rebecca Clarke, J. Gaven Wilde, Spencer Fitzgerald, Jordan Isaiah White, Brady Ryan, Tristan Pravong, Jacob Moran
PRODUCTION Blumhouse Productions, Crooked Highway, Universal Pictures
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REVIEW & SYNOPSIS

Sinopsis

The Black Phone adalah sebuah Horror, Thriller yang dirilis pada tahun 2022. “Never talk to strangers.” Film ini disutradarai oleh Scott Derrickson dan dibintangi oleh Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies, E. Roger Mitchell.

The Black Phone menghadirkan cerita yang mendalam tentang perjuangan, konflik, dan resolusi yang memukau. Dengan alur yang terstruktur dengan baik, film ini berhasil membawa penonton dalam pengalaman sinematik yang tak terlupakan.

Dari segi teknis, The Black Phone menawarkan sinematografi yang memanjakan mata, tata suara yang imersif, serta akting yang meyakinkan dari para pemerannya.

Secara keseluruhan, The Black Phone adalah Horror yang layak masuk dalam daftar tontonan Anda. Film ini tidak hanya menghibur tetapi juga memberikan pesan moral yang mendalam.

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CinemaSerf 7/10
June 25, 2022

The thing about adapting a short story for cinema is that we tend to get a great deal of padding to get it to the duration. This film is certainly guilty of that, with the first half hour spent on way too much character establishment that really has very little to do with the gist of the story. Once it does get going though, it's a cleverly crafted and well put together scary movie centred around "Finn" (Mason Thames). Bullied at school, he is protected by his friend "Robin" (Miguel Cazarez Mora) until he disappears. He isn't the first child...

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Chris Sawin 7/10
June 26, 2022

With supernatural dread lifted directly from the likes of _Stir of Echoes_ and _The Sixth Sense_, _The Black Phone_ features a breakthrough performance from Madeleine McGraw while Ethan Hawke’s hauntingly memorable turn as The Grabber is felt in a hair-raising sense; like someone who has unknowingly snuck up behind you and waits in your peripheral for that dramatic reveal. _The Black Phone_ is a solid, pulse racing horror film that packs a punch, but seems like the type of film that simply won’t be as delectable on repeat viewings. **Full review:** https://hubpages.com/entertainment/The-Black-Phone-2022-Review-A-Juvenile-Curtain-Call-of-Death

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Manuel São Bento 5/10
June 27, 2022

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-black-phone-spoiler-free-review "The Black Phone carries a horror premise with a supernatural touch full of potential, but it plays too safe by betting on a narrative that's too simple, predictable, and repetitive. Scott Derrickson elevates his work with a distinct style, and the fact that the main focus belongs to the protagonists development rather than on generic jumpscares pleases me. Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw are, without a doubt, the most impressive elements of the entire film, delivering two of the best performances by young actors of the last decade. Ethan Hawke is underused, just like his...

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Nathan Avatar
Nathan 8/10
July 5, 2022

The Black Phone is a paranormal abduction thriller that balances the tension/despair of being trapped and the ghost elements very well. The movie does a great job setting up the main characters in the beginning that gives you a relationship with them and genuine desire for them to succeed. There are a few plot points that are a little questionable, but are they are minor nitpicks and didn’t pull me out of the story too much. The performances all around were great. Ethan Hawke does fantastic in his limited screen time. He conveys the mental state of the Grabber with...

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Horseface 1/10
July 24, 2022

I had to abandon this very early on, as I couldn't see anything. I'm pretty sure it was daytime, because kids were going to school, but it was so darkly lit that it looked like late dusk. I think there was a sun in the sky, but it might have been a firefly. I put my TV on "vivid," but it couldn't remedy the problem. Maybe there's a good movie in here, but the production is clearly broken, so if you have an HDR TV, you won't be able to see anything.

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Steve Parker Avatar
Steve Parker 8/10
August 14, 2022

THE BLACK PHONE is a haunting and suspenseful new thriller starring Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and Ethan Hawke, and directed by Scott Derrickson. 13-year-old Charlie is kidnapped by a child murderer and locked in a soundproof basement. The previous victims of the killer start calling Charlie on an out-of-service phone. These chilling calls give the boy a chance to save himself and others from the killer's clutches. THE BLACK PHONE is suspenseful and scary without the need to have onscreen violence (the violence is mostly off-screen). The cast is excellent, particularly Thames and McGraw, who both give standout performances. Thames...

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JPV852 6/10
August 18, 2022

Had some decently suspense-filled moments and Ethan Hawke was great but otherwise I found most of this pretty forgettable, yet still worth watching as a rental. **3.25/5**

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The Movie Mob 7/10
August 19, 2022

**Not quite a full-on horror movie but a well-done creepy thriller.** I love a good Blumhouse flick (and honestly, I love the bad Blumhouse flicks too). Thankfully The Black Phone is the former. Even though it’s more thriller than horror, The Black Phone is an eerie story that keeps the tension high. I was worried with the subject matter that Scott Derrickson could take things too far and into some tasteless places, but instead, the plot was intense and satisfying.

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Juan Avatar
Juan 8/10
August 25, 2022

Excelente Película, sin duda la volveria a ver de nuevo

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Alunauwie 9/10
September 29, 2025

The Black Phone successfully adapts Joe Hill’s short story into a suspenseful film filled with eerie atmosphere and emotional depth. With strong direction, solid performances, and effective 1970s aesthetics, it delivers tension and mystery through a supernatural lens. While some backstories remain vague, the film still leaves a lasting impact and is worth revisiting. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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GenerationofSwine 1/10
October 26, 2025

Ethan Hawke in it and that should be the initial strike against it, but unfortunately it isn't the only one. The plot is basically, Ethan comes into the room with the kidnapped boy and gets owned by him. Then he comes in again, and gets owned again, then he comes in again, and gets owned again. The police blindly follow the leads of a 10 year old psychic girl who is, in this universe, a credible and reliable witness. Ethan walks into the room and gets owned again. The boy talks to the ghost of Ethan's former kills on the...

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