Four years after Finney Blake survived the horrors inflicted by the Grabber, he’s now 17 and still struggling with trauma. Meanwhile, his younger sister Gwen begins receiving unsettling dream-calls from the mysterious black phone, having visions of children being stalked at a snowy winter camp called Alpine Lake. When Gwen insists, Finney accompanies her to the camp during a fierce winter storm. There, they uncover a deeper connection between the Grabber despite his death in the first film and their family’s past, revealing that evil may transcend death.
Movie Title: Black Phone 2
Year of Release: 2025
Date of Release: October 17, 2025 (U.S)
Director: Scott Derrickson
Writers: Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill
Producers: Jason Blum, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill
Production Companies: Blumhouse Productions, Crooked Highway
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Cast and Roles:
- Mason Thames as Finney, the Grabber’s only known survivor
- Madeleine McGraw as Gwen, Finney’s younger sister
- Ethan Hawke as The Grabber
- Demián Bichir as Armando, supervisor of Alpine Lake Camp
- Jeremy Davies as Terrence, father of Finney and Gwen
- Miguel Cazarez Mora as Ernesto Arellano, brother of one of the Grabber’s past victims
- Arianna Rivas as Mustang, Armando’s niece
- Maev Beaty as Barbara
- Graham Abbey as Kenneth
Running Time: 1 hour 54 minutes
Age Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Music: Pending
Cinematography: Pär M. Ekberg
Editing: Pending
Verayea’s Take:
Overall, Black Phone 2 is a horror sequel that dares to do something different, even if it doesn’t always succeed. It’s dark, unnerving, and emotionally layered in ways you don’t expect. The storyline is strong enough to carry itself, but the execution wavers in parts.
What really works is the movie’s ability to keep you unsettled. It doesn’t just rely on blood or screams; it relies on fear that feels psychological. You’ll leave the theater thinking about your own nightmares, wondering if they’d ever call you back.
Still, for all its effort, Black Phone 2 could’ve been tighter. A bit less jump scare, a bit more emotional consistency, and it could’ve been one of this year’s horror greats. But even with its flaws, it’s still a ride worth taking, especially if you enjoy stories that twist the supernatural into something raw and believable.
Just don’t make the mistake of watching it with kids. It may feature teenagers, but the intensity is definitely not for anyone under eighteen. The images, the screams, and the overall tension can haunt even seasoned horror fans.
So, if you and your friends are looking for something to dissect this Halloween, grab your popcorn, turn off your phones, and step into the world of Black Phone 2. It’s not the scariest movie out there, but it’s one that stays with you, echoing long after the final call. — Amarachi Ndukwe
⭐ Verayea Rating:
3 / 5
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