The Black Phone (2022) Review

: The film heavily emphasizes its late-70s aesthetic through grainy textures, classic rock, and authentic set designs, drawing comparisons to Stranger Things . Production and Success

: The phone rings with calls from the "Great Beyond," where the Grabber's previous victims provide Finney with advice and clues to aid his escape.

Set in a suburban 1978 Colorado, the story follows Finney Shaw (Mason Thames), a shy 13-year-old abducted by a serial child killer known as "The Grabber" (Ethan Hawke). The Black Phone (2022)

: The young leads are credited with carrying the film’s emotional weight. Their sibling bond serves as a central theme of resilience against trauma.

: Meanwhile, Finney’s sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw), experiences prophetic dreams that may lead the police to her brother's location. Key Performances and Atmosphere : The film heavily emphasizes its late-70s aesthetic

: Delivers a terrifying, unnerving performance as The Grabber, utilizing an array of menacing devil masks that change to reflect the character's mood.

Director Scott Derrickson returned to his horror roots for this project after resigning from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness . : The young leads are credited with carrying

: Finney is trapped in a soundproof basement containing only a mattress and a disconnected, mystical black rotary phone.