The Black Phone (2021) is a horror-thriller directed by Scott Derrickson, based on a short story by Joe Hill. Set in the 1970s, the film follows a young boy named Finney (Mason Thames) who is abducted by a sadistic killer, The Grabber (Ethan Hawke), and locked in a soundproof basement. While imprisoned, Finney discovers an old black phone that doesn’t work—but he begins receiving calls from the ghosts of the killer’s previous victims, who offer him clues to escape. The film combines supernatural elements with tense psychological horror, exploring themes of trauma, survival, and the power of hope.
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