‘The Black Phone’ Actors Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw Are Excited to Star in a Scary Horror Movie [Interview]

Ethan Hawke‘s decisive turn as child-killer The Grabber in Scott Derrickson‘s The Black Phone may terrorize audiences, but Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw bring the emotional center. The young actors play siblings Finney and Gwen, whose strong bond remains vital when separated after Finney gets kidnapped and trapped inside the Grabber’s basement. Ahead of The Black Phone‘s theatrical release on June 24, 2022, Bloody Disgusting […]

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‘The Black Phone’ Clips – Ethan Hawke’s “The Grabber” Showcases His Masks

The next big horror movie to arrive in theaters here in 2022 is Scott Derrickson‘s (Sinister, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Doctor Strange) The Black Phone, which is headed to theaters on June 24. An adaptation of Joe Hill‘s short story, the film features four-time Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke in the most terrifying role as “The Grabber”, who is […]

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‘The Black Phone’ Image Gallery Provides Fresh Look at Scott Derrickson’s Horror Return

The next big horror movie to arrive in theaters here in 2022 is Scott Derrickson‘s (Sinister, Doctor Strange) The Black Phone, which is headed exclusively to theaters on June 24. The Black Phone is an adaptation of Joe Hill‘s short story, and today the official image gallery has opened up for business. Preview Derrickson’s return […]

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‘The Black Phone’ Featurette – Ethan Hawke Calls the Film a “Sibling Movie to Sinister”

Scott Derrickson (Sinister, Doctor Strange) is back with The Black Phone this summer, and Blumhouse has debuted a new featurette video this afternoon on the road to release. The adaptation of Joe Hill‘s short story comes to theaters on June 24. Watch the featurette video below, wherein star Ethan Hawke compares the film to Derrickson’s Sinister. “It’s like […]

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The Overlook Film Festival’s First Wave Includes ‘The Black Phone,’ Carter Smith’s ‘Swallowed,’ and More!

The Overlook Film Festival returns to New Orleans on June 2 through June 5, unleashing a new lineup of horror screenings and immersive experiences. The festival, set in one of America’s most haunted cities, unveiled its first wave of programming that includes Scott Derrickson‘s The Black Phone (our review) as its closing night film. From […]

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New ‘The Black Phone’ Trailer Shows Off Masks Designed by Tom Savini and His Team

The phone is dead… and it’s ringing in Scott Derrickson‘s (Sinister, Doctor Strange) new horror movie The Black Phone, and Blumhouse has debuted a brand new trailer today. The adaptation of Joe Hill‘s short story comes to theaters on June 24. You can watch the brand new The Black Phone trailer below, which gives us […]

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Bloody Disgusting’s 2022 Summer Horror Movie Preview!

It’s nearly that time of year again when the summer months ignite the box office and herald in a slew of big summer releases. Only this year, the busy summer months are getting a head start, beginning with a packed May for horror releases. This summer belongs to horror between streaming platforms, digital, VOD, and […]

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2022 Tribeca Festival Showing ‘The Black Phone’ and More! [Photos]

The 2022 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its lineup from the event taking place June 8 to June 19 with a feature slate that includes 109 feature films from across the globe, including 88 world premieres. The festival’s 21st edition once again spotlights horror, including the New York premiere of Scott Derrickson‘s The Black Phone (review), repertory screenings of […]

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The 10 Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2022 + Season 5 Preview [Halloweenies Podcast]

With Scream behind them and conquering the box office, the Halloweenies take a walk around the theater to look at what else is coming out in 2022. What they find is a blood-splattered smorgasbord of returning franchises and familiar faces behind the camera. Everyone’s back for another good scare: Leatherface, Pinhead, Michael Myers, hell, even […]

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‘The Black Phone’ – Ethan Hawke Explains Why He’s Now Drawn to Playing Evil Villains

Sinister and Doctor Strange duo Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill return to horror with their brand new Blumhouse horror movie The Black Phone, an adaptation of Joe Hill‘s short story. The Black Phone features Ethan Hawke as a killer who wears a mask designed by Tom Savini and his team, and it’s now coming to theaters on June 24, 2022. Chatting with Entertainment Weekly, Hawke digs into his role in […]

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34 Horror Movies We Can’t Wait to See in 2022 [Updated!]

Thanks to a never-ending pandemic, the past two years threw the release slate into a state of flux that still hasn’t let up: constant shifts, postponements, and a rearranging calendar. The one constant, as usual, is that horror thrives no matter the scenario. What that means for 2022 is that while many of the planned […]

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Scott Derrickson’s Horror Movie ‘The Black Phone’ Moves from February to Summer

Sinister and Doctor Strange duo Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill return to horror with their brand new Blumhouse horror movie The Black Phone, an adaptation of Joe Hill‘s short story. The Black Phone film features Ethan Hawke as a killer who wears a mask designed by Tom Savini and his team, but you’ll have to wait a bit longer to see it. Originally set for theatrical release on […]

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‘The Black Phone’ – Joe Hill’s Short Stories Getting Movie Edition Re-Release Ahead of Next Year’s Movie

Sinister and Doctor Strange duo Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill return to horror with their brand new Blumhouse horror movie The Black Phone, an adaptation of Joe Hill‘s short story. The Black Phone comes to theaters on Friday, February 4, 2022, and the film features Ethan Hawke as a killer who wears a mask designed by Tom Savini and his team! The film’s screenplay is by Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill (Doctor Strange, Sinister franchise), […]

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‘The Black Phone’ – New Image Shows Off the Film’s Sinister Mask Designed By Tom Savini and Jason Baker

Sinister and Doctor Strange duo Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill return to horror with their brand new Blumhouse horror movie The Black Phone, an adaptation of Joe Hill‘s short story. The Black Phone comes to theaters on Friday, February 4, 2022, and the film features Ethan Hawke as a killer who wears a mask designed by Tom Savini and his team! The makeup effects legend and Jason […]

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[Video] Final Flame Productions Recreates Trailer For ‘The Black Phone’ in ‘Grand Theft Auto V’

We’re still a ways away from Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill‘s The Black Phone, but that hasn’t stopped Final Flame Productions from cranking out another of their Grand Theft Auto V machinima videos, this time inspired by The Black Phone‘s recent trailer. Once again, the team works within the “limitations” of GTA V, so you do […]

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