What’s happened: Universal Pictures shared a spooky and exciting new trailer for director Scott Derrickson’s horror film, Black Phone 2.
- In the film’s latest trailer, the Grabber (Ethan Hawke) is heard describing to Finn (Mason Thames) what Hell is like and how it strips a person of their humanity, leaving only their sins.
- The Grabber then says that he is now a “bottomless pit of sin,” a more evil and dangerous figure than he once was.
- The trailer also features quotes from critics who describe the film as a “cold-blooded masterpiece” and “the rare sequel that’s scarier than its predecessor.”
- The trailer’s description reads, “Discover the secret behind the mask.”
Why this is important: Black Phone 2 is a sequel to the acclaimed 2022 horror film, The Black Phone.
- Black Phone 2 follows Finn and Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) as they are tormented by the Grabber’s vengeful ghost following his death in the first film.
- It seems this sequel will reveal more about the Grabber’s mysterious origins, which should make it a unique installment in the franchise.
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Why should I care? Black Phone 2 seems likely to be one of the most popular horror movies of the year.
- The Black Phone was a critical and commercial success, so the sequel’s many positive reviews suggest that it will perform just as well, if not better, in theaters.
- The trailer hints that The Black Phone 2 will surpass the original film in terms of scariness, which could attract a large audience to theaters.
OK, what’s next? Black Phone 2 will premiere exclusively in theaters on October 17, 2025.
- The trailer announced that tickets are now available, so fans can reserve their spots to see Black Phone 2.
