The Black Phone 2 is happening, and I'm personally hyped about the upcoming horror movie.While speaking with ScreenRant about the project, Derrickson revealed he wasn't originally that inspired to ...

The sequel is apparently “the launch of a sinister new franchise.” “The Black Phone,” produced by Blumhouse, was released by Universal on June 24, 2022.

The Black Phone 2, which stars Ethan Hawke as a memorable villain called The Grabber, ... it's no wonder that The Black Phone 2 is a highly anticipated 2025 horror movie for many fans of the genre.

And because of that, Black Phone 2 is more of a horror film than the first movie, which he considers to be a supernatural thriller. “It is certainly more violent, scarier, more graphic,” he says.

And because of that, Black Phone 2 is more of a horror film than the first movie, which he considers to be a supernatural thriller. “It is certainly more violent, scarier, more graphic,” he says.

Ethan Hawke’s the Grabber will bring audiences back to one of Blumhouse Productions’ most twisted tales in 'The Black Phone 2,' in theaters Oct. 17. Watch the new trailer here.

Update (5/31/2025 @ 1:23 PM ET): More Black Phone 2 teasers have emerged: one, from Derrickson, shows the Grabber’s lair in the original movie has fallen apart since his death.Grafitti on the ...

In context, I can now see how the copy of The Black Phone 2‘s scary text does indicate it’s from the movie.“The phone is ringing again, etc.” But it seems like my survival instincts, and ...

The Black Phone 2 has now wrapped filming and finished production, as confirmed by Derrickson, who adds, "I think we shot something very unique." However, Blumhouse has yet to release an official ...

Article Summary. The Black Phone 2 promises a scarier, more graphic experience than its predecessor. Director Scott Derrickson highlights its high school coming-of-age theme.