The Black Phone (2021) - fear, survival, and ghostly allies
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The Black Phone (2021) - fear, survival, and ghostly allies
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Sometimes the most terrifying monster isn’t supernatural at all, but the neighbour you wave to every morning.
In this episode of Rogue Reviews, we dive into The Black Phone (2021), Scott Derrickson’s chilling horror film starring Ethan Hawke. Set in the late 70s, the story follows Finney, a kidnapped boy held captive by “The Grabber,” and his desperate fight for survival aided by ghostly voices from beyond. With Derrickson’s sharp writing, a strong child cast, and a grimly authentic period setting, this is more than just another ghost story - it’s a grounded, unnerving tale of resilience and terror.
From the unsettling realism of Hawke’s masked villain, to the clever narrative payoff, to the unnerving parallels with real-life fears of the era, we break down why The Black Phone works as one of Blumhouse’s most effective horror outings.
Rogue Reviews is produced by Urban Podcasts.
Recorded on the 4 July 2022 © Rogue Reviews.