The Black Phone 2 (2025)

[BloodshotUSA]

I thought the first movie was fine and didn't really need a sequel. Turning The Grabber into Freddy Krueger, essentially, is an interesting choice. Looks like he's even attacking people in their dreams. I wonder if Scott Derrickson tried to direct A Nightmare on Elm Street movie before?

The trailer looked better than I expected. I'll check it out. Props to Ethan Hawke for coming back to a role where you probably aren't going to see his face for 99% of the film.

[Zivouhr]

Interesting trailer.

I haven't seen BP1. Is Ethan Hawke a supernatural evil being, or just a human playing evil traps on these victims? I guess that's part of the mystery but if he's supernatural, I think that'll help me see it faster. Like how Art the Clown isn't just a serial maniac but a demon being to deal with and defeat.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

Interesting trailer.

I haven't seen BP1. Is Ethan Hawke a supernatural evil being, or just a human playing evil traps on these victims? I guess that's part of the mystery but if he's supernatural, I think that'll help me see it faster. Like how Art the Clown isn't just a serial maniac but a demon being to deal with and defeat.

I would recommend you watch it sooner rather than later, it really is a very well made chiller, with some strong performances, even from the young actors. It’s hard to say more without spoiling it, but it’s a cool little horror.

[MikeScott]

I liked the first movie, though I didn’t love it. This one seems like an improvement, in my opinion. Or maybe I’m just a sucker for the winter setting.

[MazeRunner]

I usually avoid trailers for movies I’m excited for. Does this one spoil a lot?

[RevolverOcelScott]

Originally Posted by MazeRunner

I usually avoid trailers for movies I’m excited for. Does this one spoil a lot?

Kinda yeah.

While I wish I didn't see it, I was in the theater, and didn't realize what it was at first. It looks GREAT, so I'm sufficiently hyped, I hope I don't see the trailer again though.

[Hedrox]

I feel like at this point this is Blumhouse' single surefire hit this year. FNAF 2 could also be big, but the first one wasn't well received and the curiosity factor is gone, still the fanbase is big enough and the holiday release will help.

[El Rey]

Originally Posted by RevolverOcelScott

Kinda yeah.

While I wish I didn't see it, I was in the theater, and didn't realize what it was at first. It looks GREAT, so I'm sufficiently hyped, I hope I don't see the trailer again though.

same deal for me. I went to finally see Final Destination on Wednesday, and the trailer popped up, had no idea what it was but was pleasantly surprised, great trailer. looks like this could be

[Show spoiler]a modern Nightmare on Elm Street

[Cremildo]

Rated R for strong violent content, gore, teen drug use, and language.

[asianxcore]

Originally Posted by BloodshotUSA

I thought the first movie was fine and didn't really need a sequel. Turning The Grabber into Freddy Krueger, essentially, is an interesting choice. Looks like he's even attacking people in their dreams. I wonder if Scott Derrickson tried to direct A Nightmare on Elm Street movie before?

Given the original source material for Joe Hill's The Black Phone is only 27-pages total, I didn't think the film needed a sequel either.

From what I've read, it sounds like Joe Hill was very protective of his story but caved when Scott Derrickson presented an idea for a sequel that was very much on the back of $161-million dollar success at the Box Office.

I'll probably see this as I have a Regal Unlimited Pass but I'm not expecting anything fresh or original.

[BluBonnet]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdR-gzFZoDk

[rooboy78]

Originally Posted by BluBonnet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdR-gzFZoDk

This looks so fantastic. This is how you do a sequel without rehashing the first.

[Gacivory]

The first one didn’t interest me that much, but everything I’ve seen from this one has me interested!

[mwynn]

Originally Posted by BluBonnet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdR-gzFZoDk

1 2 Grabber coming for you.

[Jay H.]

Well, I'm skeptical no longer.

[Jay Mammoth]

Looks great.

[BluBonnet]

[Dr. Phibes]

I didn't see the first movie because it really felt like the trailer showed the entire movie. I also didn't really like the design of the mask, but that was a minor problem - there have been some real crap masks lately in movies I've liked. I think the sequel looks awesome though. I might just jump right into the sequel without seeing the first. Is there more to part 1 than what is in the trailer?

[Jay H.]

Originally Posted by Dr. Phibes

I didn't see the first movie because it really felt like the trailer showed the entire movie. I also didn't really like the design of the mask, but that was a minor problem - there have been some real crap masks lately in movies I've liked. I think the sequel looks awesome though. I might just jump right into the sequel without seeing the first. Is there more to part 1 than what is in the trailer?

I don't recall seeing a trailer for it. All I can say is, it's one of the best genre films I've watched in the past 20 years, and I highly recommend it.

[Dr. Phibes]

Originally Posted by Jay H.

I don't recall seeing a trailer for it. All I can say is, it's one of the best genre films I've watched in the past 20 years, and I highly recommend it.

Thanks, I'll give it a shot so I have some idea what's going on. I have Peacock, so I guess I have no excuse to not watch it.