Exclusive: Ali Afshar’s Esx Entertainment is entering into the horror space with the feature The Necklace starring sisters Madeleine & Violet McGraw, each of whom have garnered widespread acclaim for
gripping performances in M3GAN and 2021’s The Black Phone respectively. Cameras will roll this summer.
Afshar produced the Netflix streaming hit A California Christmas and I Believe in Santa along with the hit HBO Max original A Christmas Mystery, both of which starred Violet McGraw.
The screenplay was written specifically with the McGraw sisters in mind by Afshar collaborator John Ducey . The pic is being directed by Chilean filmmaker Juan Pablo Arias Muñoz, who helmed Pumpkinhole and HBO’s Perry Mason.
Said Afshar, “Madeleine and Violet are among the brightest lights of this generation of young actors, and an absolute joy to work with. Each brings a unique energy to the screen and, together,...
gripping performances in M3GAN and 2021’s The Black Phone respectively. Cameras will roll this summer.
Afshar produced the Netflix streaming hit A California Christmas and I Believe in Santa along with the hit HBO Max original A Christmas Mystery, both of which starred Violet McGraw.
The screenplay was written specifically with the McGraw sisters in mind by Afshar collaborator John Ducey . The pic is being directed by Chilean filmmaker Juan Pablo Arias Muñoz, who helmed Pumpkinhole and HBO’s Perry Mason.
Said Afshar, “Madeleine and Violet are among the brightest lights of this generation of young actors, and an absolute joy to work with. Each brings a unique energy to the screen and, together,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Scott Derrickson is set to direct a new adaptation of Davis Grubb’s classic 1953 crime novel, The Night of the Hunter.
The Night of the Hunter tells the twisted story of Harry Powell, a serial killer who poses as a preacher and marries a widow in order to get his hands on her deceased husband’s hidden fortune. Unfortunately, Powell’s new stepchildren, John and Pearl, grow suspicious and quickly become his targets. The novel was previously adapted in 1955 with Robert Mitchum starring as Powell and delivering one of his very best performances. Although the film is now considered to be one of the best of all time (and one of my personal favourites), it received negative reviews upon its release. Acclaimed actor Charles Laughton made his directorial debut with the film, but he took the failure personally and never directed another movie again.
Related The Black Phone 2: Everything...
The Night of the Hunter tells the twisted story of Harry Powell, a serial killer who poses as a preacher and marries a widow in order to get his hands on her deceased husband’s hidden fortune. Unfortunately, Powell’s new stepchildren, John and Pearl, grow suspicious and quickly become his targets. The novel was previously adapted in 1955 with Robert Mitchum starring as Powell and delivering one of his very best performances. Although the film is now considered to be one of the best of all time (and one of my personal favourites), it received negative reviews upon its release. Acclaimed actor Charles Laughton made his directorial debut with the film, but he took the failure personally and never directed another movie again.
Related The Black Phone 2: Everything...
- 3/26/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
There will be no fourth season for Disney Channel’s Secrets of Sulpher Springs. The network has canceled the time-travel mystery-adventure series after three seasons, Deadline has confirmed.
Created, written and executive produced by Tracey Thomson (The Young and the Restless), Secrets of Sulpher Springs followed 12-year-old Griffin Campbell (Preston Oliver), whose world had been upended by his father, Ben (Josh Braaten), after he moved the family from Chicago to take ownership of an abandoned hotel property, The Tremont. The family—which also includes Griffin’s mother, Sarah (Kelly Frye), and his younger twin siblings, Wyatt (Landon Gordon) and Zoey (Madeleine McGraw)—lived in The Tremont in hopes of restoring it to the lively vacation destination it once was. On his first day at his new school, Griffin heard rumors that the hotel was haunted by the ghost of Savannah (Elle Graham), a girl who disappeared decades ago. He soon...
Created, written and executive produced by Tracey Thomson (The Young and the Restless), Secrets of Sulpher Springs followed 12-year-old Griffin Campbell (Preston Oliver), whose world had been upended by his father, Ben (Josh Braaten), after he moved the family from Chicago to take ownership of an abandoned hotel property, The Tremont. The family—which also includes Griffin’s mother, Sarah (Kelly Frye), and his younger twin siblings, Wyatt (Landon Gordon) and Zoey (Madeleine McGraw)—lived in The Tremont in hopes of restoring it to the lively vacation destination it once was. On his first day at his new school, Griffin heard rumors that the hotel was haunted by the ghost of Savannah (Elle Graham), a girl who disappeared decades ago. He soon...
- 1/31/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
No further Secrets of Sulphur Springs will be uncovered.
TVLine has confirmed that the Disney Channel mystery series has been cancelled and will not return for a fourth season.
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This cancellation comes a few weeks after TVLine reported that the Jessie spinoff Bunk’d, another live-action Disney Channel series, will be ending with its seventh season airing late this year; three months after TVLine reported that Saturdays‘ skating days are over; and right...
TVLine has confirmed that the Disney Channel mystery series has been cancelled and will not return for a fourth season.
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- 1/31/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Director Scott Derrickson’s adaptation of the Joe Hill short story The Black Phone was well-received by critics and the general audience alike. 83% of the reviews listed on Rotten Tomatoes are positive, and more importantly it earned over $161 million at the box office on a budget of just under $20 million. The Black Phone doesn’t lend itself to being sequelized all that well. The story stands on its own and is wrapped up by the time the end credits start rolling… but when something is as successful as this movie was, that opens the sequel door. Indeed, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions has announced that The Black Phone 2 will be released on June 27, 2025 – and the intention is that this sequel will be the “launch of a sinister new franchise.” How is this been possible?
Here’s Everything We Know About The Black Phone 2
Before we get started, a...
Here’s Everything We Know About The Black Phone 2
Before we get started, a...
- 1/15/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Back in October, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions announced that The Black Phone 2 will be receiving a theatrical release on June 27, 2025, marking the “launch of a sinister new franchise.” Soon after, it was revealed that the sequel will see the return of Mason Thames (How to Train Your Dragon) as Finney Shaw, Madeleine McGraw (Secrets of Sulphur Springs) as Finney’s sister Gwen, Jeremy Davies (Justified) as their dad Terrence, and Miguel Mora, whose only previous credit is The Black Phone, as Robin, a friend of Finney’s who was killed in the first movie. Plus, yes, Ethan Hawke (Moon Knight) will be reprising the role of the child-killer known as The Grabber. The Black Phone director Scott Derrickson had said he would only return for a sequel if Hawke did as well… and after Hawke was confirmed to be returning, we learned that Derrickson will indeed be directing The Black Phone 2.
- 1/5/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Awards season kicks into overdrive on the first weekend of the year with the return of the Golden Globes. The 81st telecast has a new broadcast partner (CBS), a new host (Jo Koy), new catering (Nobu) and a new social calendar accompanying it. For years, the Golden Globes were followed by a crush of studio and network bashes inside the show’s headquarters at the Beverly Hilton, making it a favorite of countless party-hopping revelers. But pandemic era cutbacks and studio consolidation upended the festivities — gone is the Warner Bros. and InStyle soiree while HBO scaled back under new corporate parent Warner Bros. Discovery and will be hosting something on Emmy weekend — though all is not lost. This year’s parties are spread across the weekend and at various venues across the city.
Below is a roundup of what’s to come in the days ahead from hosts like Amazon...
Below is a roundup of what’s to come in the days ahead from hosts like Amazon...
- 1/2/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Back in October, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions announced that The Black Phone 2 will be receiving a theatrical release on June 27, 2025, marking the “launch of a sinister new franchise.” Last month, it was revealed that the sequel will see the return of Mason Thames (How to Train Your Dragon) as Finney Shaw, Madeleine McGraw (Secrets of Sulphur Springs) as Finney’s sister Gwen, Jeremy Davies (Justified) as their dad Terrence, and Miguel Mora, whose only previous credit is The Black Phone, as Robin, a friend of Finney’s who was killed in the first movie. Plus, yes, Ethan Hawke (Moon Knight) will be reprising the role of the child-killer known as The Grabber. Now producer Ryan Turek has confirmed to ComicBook.com that The Black Phone director Scott Derrickson is coming back to direct The Black Phone 2.
Turek said, “Yeah, Scott’s coming back. I think it’s too...
Turek said, “Yeah, Scott’s coming back. I think it’s too...
- 12/29/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Even though the first film seemed to wrap the tale up — and was, after all, an expanded version of Joe Hill's short story — :a[The Black Phone]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/the-black-phone/' } is headed down the sequel route with much of the original cast returning to their roles. Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies and Miguel Mora are all back on board for the new horror, which will once again come from Blumhouse.
Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, who wrote the original (Derrickson also directed), are back on script patrol, though Deadline's report doesn't specify whether Derrickson will once more direct, but it's a fair bet.
The first film saw a 13-year old boy (Thames) abducted by a child killer (Hawke's masked The Grabber) in a suburban neighborhood and locked in a soundproof basement. But that's only the start of the horror...
Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, who wrote the original (Derrickson also directed), are back on script patrol, though Deadline's report doesn't specify whether Derrickson will once more direct, but it's a fair bet.
The first film saw a 13-year old boy (Thames) abducted by a child killer (Hawke's masked The Grabber) in a suburban neighborhood and locked in a soundproof basement. But that's only the start of the horror...
- 11/30/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
The Black Phone 2 is confirmed for release in the summer of 2025, with the original creatives returning for the new film.
Director Scott Derrickson came to box office prominence in particular through his success in horror cinema, with the film Sinister notably. That then got him onto the Marvel payroll, with Doctor Strange, before ultimately declining the opportunity to return for Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness. Sam Raimi took that particular job on instead, to middling results.
Instead, Scott Derrickson focused on making a horror movie, the box office success The Black Phone, that gave a meaty role to Ethan Hawke amongst its many qualities. It’s been known for a little while now that there were plans for a follow up to the movie, and now comes the confirmation of The Black Phone 2.
June 27th 2025 is the date that’s been announced for the sequel, that...
Director Scott Derrickson came to box office prominence in particular through his success in horror cinema, with the film Sinister notably. That then got him onto the Marvel payroll, with Doctor Strange, before ultimately declining the opportunity to return for Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness. Sam Raimi took that particular job on instead, to middling results.
Instead, Scott Derrickson focused on making a horror movie, the box office success The Black Phone, that gave a meaty role to Ethan Hawke amongst its many qualities. It’s been known for a little while now that there were plans for a follow up to the movie, and now comes the confirmation of The Black Phone 2.
June 27th 2025 is the date that’s been announced for the sequel, that...
- 11/30/2023
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Somehow, The Grabber returned. Ever since the moment "The Black Phone" landed in theaters and promptly became the latest in a long line of excellent horror movies to overperform at the box office, a sequel to director Scott Derrickson and frequent writing partner C. Robert Cargill's smash hit has felt like a fait accompli. After quite a lot of speculation and even a major public reversal on Derrickson's part, those rumors finally became a reality earlier this year when it was officially confirmed that "The Black Phone 2" was in the works. At the time, it seemed like any potential follow-up would have to adjust the scope of its story, either to focus on surviving characters like Mason Thames' young Finney Blake and his sister Gwen (played by Madeleine McGraw), new protagonists altogether, or (dare I say it) Ethan Hawke's sinister kidnapper and murderer known as The Grabber...
- 11/29/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Last month, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions announced that The Black Phone 2 will be receiving a theatrical release on June 27, 2025, marking the “launch of a sinister new franchise.” Now Deadline has broken the news that Ethan Hawke (Moon Knight) will be reprising the role of the child-killer known as The Grabber in the sequel – and he’s joined in the cast by several of his co-stars from The Black Phone! Also returning for this one are Mason Thames (How to Train Your Dragon) as Finney Shaw, Madeleine McGraw (Secrets of Sulphur Springs) as Finney’s sister Gwen, Jeremy Davies (Justified) as their dad Terrence, and Miguel Mora, whose only previous credit is The Black Phone, as Robin, a friend of Finney’s who was killed in the first movie.
Details on the plot and exactly what the characters will be doing this time around are being kept under wraps.
Details on the plot and exactly what the characters will be doing this time around are being kept under wraps.
- 11/29/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It was announced earlier this year that Scott Derrickson’s The Black Phone is getting a sequel, and Deadline reports today that Ethan Hawke will be back as The Grabber.
Actors Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies (Justified) and Miguel Mora (The Black Phone) are also set to return for The Black Phone 2, Deadline reports.
Universal and Blumhouse will release The Black Phone 2 in theaters on June 27, 2025, and Deadline also confirms that Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill will be writing and producing the upcoming sequel. The first movie was based on Joe Hill’s short story.
No word on whether or not Derrickson will again be directing. Stay tuned.
In the first film, Finney (Thames), a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer (Hawke) and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use.
When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring,...
Actors Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies (Justified) and Miguel Mora (The Black Phone) are also set to return for The Black Phone 2, Deadline reports.
Universal and Blumhouse will release The Black Phone 2 in theaters on June 27, 2025, and Deadline also confirms that Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill will be writing and producing the upcoming sequel. The first movie was based on Joe Hill’s short story.
No word on whether or not Derrickson will again be directing. Stay tuned.
In the first film, Finney (Thames), a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer (Hawke) and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use.
When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring,...
- 11/29/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Four-time Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke (First Reformed), Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Emmy and BAFTA award winning actor Jeremy Davies (Justified) and Miguel Mora (The Black Phone) are set to return for Black Phone 2, the sequel to the hit 2022 Blumhouse-Crooked Highway Production-Universal production. A theatrical release of June 27, 2025 has been set.
The first movie, directed by Scott Derrickson and co-written by Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill racked up over $161M worldwide, becoming a sleeper hit in a rebounding summer last year from Covid. The movie also made Deadline’s list of most profitable movies last year with an estimated net of $68M. The duo are back penning Black Phone 2 and are producing with Blumhouse’s Jason Blum.
In the first movie, a 13-year old boy, who is abducted by a child killer in a suburban neighborhood and locked in a soundproof basement,...
The first movie, directed by Scott Derrickson and co-written by Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill racked up over $161M worldwide, becoming a sleeper hit in a rebounding summer last year from Covid. The movie also made Deadline’s list of most profitable movies last year with an estimated net of $68M. The duo are back penning Black Phone 2 and are producing with Blumhouse’s Jason Blum.
In the first movie, a 13-year old boy, who is abducted by a child killer in a suburban neighborhood and locked in a soundproof basement,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The Black Phone, the horror film based on the short story by Joe Hill, was a huge hit when it was released in 2022. The film, directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw, followed the terrifying ordeal of a 13-year-old boy who was kidnapped by a serial killer and trapped in a soundproof basement. There, he received calls from a disconnected phone that connected him to the killer’s previous victims, who helped him plan his escape.
Now, fans of the film can look forward to a sequel that will continue the story of Finney Blake and his sister Gwen, who have psychic abilities. The Black Phone 2 is set to be released on June 27, 2025, and will be available for streaming on Netflix India.
According to the official synopsis, The Black Phone 2 will explore the aftermath of Finney’s traumatic experience and how it affects his...
Now, fans of the film can look forward to a sequel that will continue the story of Finney Blake and his sister Gwen, who have psychic abilities. The Black Phone 2 is set to be released on June 27, 2025, and will be available for streaming on Netflix India.
According to the official synopsis, The Black Phone 2 will explore the aftermath of Finney’s traumatic experience and how it affects his...
- 10/28/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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The Black Phone is officially getting a sequel!
The 2021 horror film written and directed by Scott Derrickson told the story of a child killer, known as The Grabber, who abducts children, causing them to receive calls from his previous victims. The Black Phone starred Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw.
Keep reading to find out more…
On Friday (October 27), Deadline reported that Universal Pictures has set a June 27, 2025 release date for The Black Phone 2.
It is not known yet whether Scott will return to direct. Additionally, no information regarding The Black Phone 2‘s cast has been revealed.
In light of The Black Phone 2‘s announcement, find out our ranking of the 10 best horror movie sequels!
In other news, check out the full list of titles arriving on Hulu in November!
The 2021 horror film written and directed by Scott Derrickson told the story of a child killer, known as The Grabber, who abducts children, causing them to receive calls from his previous victims. The Black Phone starred Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw.
Keep reading to find out more…
On Friday (October 27), Deadline reported that Universal Pictures has set a June 27, 2025 release date for The Black Phone 2.
It is not known yet whether Scott will return to direct. Additionally, no information regarding The Black Phone 2‘s cast has been revealed.
In light of The Black Phone 2‘s announcement, find out our ranking of the 10 best horror movie sequels!
In other news, check out the full list of titles arriving on Hulu in November!
- 10/27/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Soon after director Scott Derrickson’s Joe Hill adaptation The Black Phone (check out our review Here) was released last year, it was revealed that Derrickson and Hill were discussing the possibility of a sequel… Now Variety reports that Universal and Blumhouse have announced that The Black Phone 2 will be released on June 27, 2025 – and the intention is that this sequel will be the “launch of a sinister new franchise.”
The release date is the only information that has been shared about The Black Phone 2, but a social media post from Derrickson indicates that he is still involved with the project in some capacity. We’ll have to wait and see if he’s going to be directing the sequel, scripting it for another director, or producing it alongside Blumhouse. Speaking of sinister franchises, when a sequel to Derrickson’s film Sinister was made, he wrote the script for Sinister 2...
The release date is the only information that has been shared about The Black Phone 2, but a social media post from Derrickson indicates that he is still involved with the project in some capacity. We’ll have to wait and see if he’s going to be directing the sequel, scripting it for another director, or producing it alongside Blumhouse. Speaking of sinister franchises, when a sequel to Derrickson’s film Sinister was made, he wrote the script for Sinister 2...
- 10/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
One of last year's biggest horror hits is officially getting a sequel. Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions have announced a release date for "The Black Phone 2," which is now due to arrive in summer 2025. Very few details have been revealed beyond the release date, but that's enough to confirm that a follow-up to director Scott Derrickson's adaptation of Joe Hill's short story of the same name is on the way. Mark your calendars for June 27, 2025.
Plot details have not been released as of yet. It's also unclear if Derrickson will return to the director's chair, or if a new filmmaker will be brought in to helm the sequel. It's also not specified whether writer C. Robert Cargill will return to pen the screenplay or not. Derrickson and Cargill are close collaborators, dating back to 2012's "Sinister," so if one comes along, it's likely both will. There's also the possibility...
Plot details have not been released as of yet. It's also unclear if Derrickson will return to the director's chair, or if a new filmmaker will be brought in to helm the sequel. It's also not specified whether writer C. Robert Cargill will return to pen the screenplay or not. Derrickson and Cargill are close collaborators, dating back to 2012's "Sinister," so if one comes along, it's likely both will. There's also the possibility...
- 10/27/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
“The Black Phone” is ringing once again at Blumhouse and Universal.
The studio said Friday that “The Black Phone 2” has been dated for June 27, 2025. This takes the place of the previously announced untitled Blumhouse event film for that date.
According to the official release, the news about the sequel “announces the launch of a sinister new franchise.” No information about who is making the sequel (or who is starring in the new film) has been revealed.
“The Black Phone,” produced by Blumhouse, was released by Universal on June 24, 2022. The original film was directed by Scott Derrickson and written by Derrickson and his frequent partner C. Robert Cargill, based on a 2004 short story by Joe Hill. The movie starred Mason Thames as a young boy abducted by a serial murderer known as The Grabber (a thoroughly evil Ethan Hawke). While awaiting his execution in The Grabber’s lair, a black phone rings.
The studio said Friday that “The Black Phone 2” has been dated for June 27, 2025. This takes the place of the previously announced untitled Blumhouse event film for that date.
According to the official release, the news about the sequel “announces the launch of a sinister new franchise.” No information about who is making the sequel (or who is starring in the new film) has been revealed.
“The Black Phone,” produced by Blumhouse, was released by Universal on June 24, 2022. The original film was directed by Scott Derrickson and written by Derrickson and his frequent partner C. Robert Cargill, based on a 2004 short story by Joe Hill. The movie starred Mason Thames as a young boy abducted by a serial murderer known as The Grabber (a thoroughly evil Ethan Hawke). While awaiting his execution in The Grabber’s lair, a black phone rings.
- 10/27/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Universal is set to release Blumhouse’s The Black Phone 2 on June 27, 2025, it was announced on Friday.
The sequel is a follow-up to director Scott Derrickson and Blumhouse’s 2022 horror phenomenon The Black Phone, which earned over $160 million worldwide. Universal plans a wide release in summer 2025 after the original Black Phone, based on a short story by Joe Hill, followed Finney, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy who was abducted by a sadistic killer, played by Ethan Hawke.
Trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use, a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, and Finney, played by Mason Thames, discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them does not happen to Finney.
The original film in the franchise was produced by Jason Blum for Blumhouse, and Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill,...
The sequel is a follow-up to director Scott Derrickson and Blumhouse’s 2022 horror phenomenon The Black Phone, which earned over $160 million worldwide. Universal plans a wide release in summer 2025 after the original Black Phone, based on a short story by Joe Hill, followed Finney, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy who was abducted by a sadistic killer, played by Ethan Hawke.
Trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use, a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, and Finney, played by Mason Thames, discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them does not happen to Finney.
The original film in the franchise was produced by Jason Blum for Blumhouse, and Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Director Scott Derrickson’s Joe Hill adaptation The Black Phone was a hit in theaters last year, so it comes as no big surprise that The Black Phone 2 has officially been confirmed.
Universal and Blumhouse will release The Black Phone 2 on June 27, 2025!
No word yet on whether or not Derrickson will return to direct. Stay tuned.
Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke (Sinister, Boyhood, Training Day), in the most disturbing role of his career, starred in the suspenseful thriller The Black Phone, which is based on the short story by Joe Hill. The film came from Blumhouse and director Scott Derrickson, who brought us Sinister and Doctor Strange.
From producer Jason Blum, and written by Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill (Sinister, Dr. Strange) with Derrickson directing, The Black Phone stars Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies (Saving Private Ryan, The House That Jack Built, Lost), James Ransone (It Chapter Two, Generation Kill), Mason Thames (For All Mankind,...
Universal and Blumhouse will release The Black Phone 2 on June 27, 2025!
No word yet on whether or not Derrickson will return to direct. Stay tuned.
Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke (Sinister, Boyhood, Training Day), in the most disturbing role of his career, starred in the suspenseful thriller The Black Phone, which is based on the short story by Joe Hill. The film came from Blumhouse and director Scott Derrickson, who brought us Sinister and Doctor Strange.
From producer Jason Blum, and written by Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill (Sinister, Dr. Strange) with Derrickson directing, The Black Phone stars Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies (Saving Private Ryan, The House That Jack Built, Lost), James Ransone (It Chapter Two, Generation Kill), Mason Thames (For All Mankind,...
- 10/27/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The “Black Phone” is ringing again.
Universal and Blumhouse have announced a sequel to the 2022 horror film, “The Black Phone,” set for June 27, 2025. The companies say “The Black Phone 2” is the “launch of a sinister new franchise.”
The original movie starred Ethan Hawke, as a child abductor and murderer called the Grabber, and Mason Thames, a 13-year-old boy named Finney who crosses the killer’s path. The Grabber locks Finney in a soundproof basement, where nobody can hear him or come to his rescue. The only item is the basement is a disconnected telephone that begins ringing. When Finney answers it, he realizes he’s able to communicate with the spirits of the Grabber’s deceased victims. The kids’ ghosts teach Finney how to survive and fight back, and he’s able to escape the Grabber’s clutches in the end.
There is no casting or plot information available yet...
Universal and Blumhouse have announced a sequel to the 2022 horror film, “The Black Phone,” set for June 27, 2025. The companies say “The Black Phone 2” is the “launch of a sinister new franchise.”
The original movie starred Ethan Hawke, as a child abductor and murderer called the Grabber, and Mason Thames, a 13-year-old boy named Finney who crosses the killer’s path. The Grabber locks Finney in a soundproof basement, where nobody can hear him or come to his rescue. The only item is the basement is a disconnected telephone that begins ringing. When Finney answers it, he realizes he’s able to communicate with the spirits of the Grabber’s deceased victims. The kids’ ghosts teach Finney how to survive and fight back, and he’s able to escape the Grabber’s clutches in the end.
There is no casting or plot information available yet...
- 10/27/2023
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Screamfest Horror Film Festival has unveiled the first-wave lineup for its 23rd edition, taking place at the Tcl Chinese Theatre from October 10-19, announcing that it will kick off with a screening of Eddie Alcazar’s much-discussed Sundance 2023 mind-bender Divinity.
Tickets to the fest go on sale soon.
Set in an otherworldly human existence, Divinity follows scientist Sterling Pierce (Scott Bakula), who has dedicated his life to the quest for immortality, as he slowly creates the building blocks of a groundbreaking serum named Divinity. Jaxxon Pierce (Stephen Dorff), his son, then comes to control and manufacture his father’s once-benevolent dream. When two mysterious brothers (Moises Arias and Jason Genao) arrive with a plan to abduct the mogul, with the help of a seductive woman named Nikita (Karrueche Tran), they will be set on a path hurtling toward true immortality. Also starring Bella Thorne, Michael O’Hearn and Emily Willis,...
Tickets to the fest go on sale soon.
Set in an otherworldly human existence, Divinity follows scientist Sterling Pierce (Scott Bakula), who has dedicated his life to the quest for immortality, as he slowly creates the building blocks of a groundbreaking serum named Divinity. Jaxxon Pierce (Stephen Dorff), his son, then comes to control and manufacture his father’s once-benevolent dream. When two mysterious brothers (Moises Arias and Jason Genao) arrive with a plan to abduct the mogul, with the help of a seductive woman named Nikita (Karrueche Tran), they will be set on a path hurtling toward true immortality. Also starring Bella Thorne, Michael O’Hearn and Emily Willis,...
- 9/26/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Cujo 4K Uhd from Kino Lorber
Cujo will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on October 24 via Kino Lorber. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the 1983 horror film has been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision/Hdr.
Based on Stephen King’s 1981 novel, Lewis Teague directs from a script by Barbara Turner (Pollock) and Don Carlos Dunaway. Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh-Kelly, Danny Pintauro, Ed Lauter, and Christopher Stone star.
Special features include: three audio commentaries (two with Teague and one from film historian Lee Gambin), Dog Days: The Making of Cujo featurette, eight cast and crew interviews, and more.
Red Dragon 4K Uhd from Kino Lorber
Red Dragon will be...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Cujo 4K Uhd from Kino Lorber
Cujo will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on October 24 via Kino Lorber. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the 1983 horror film has been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision/Hdr.
Based on Stephen King’s 1981 novel, Lewis Teague directs from a script by Barbara Turner (Pollock) and Don Carlos Dunaway. Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh-Kelly, Danny Pintauro, Ed Lauter, and Christopher Stone star.
Special features include: three audio commentaries (two with Teague and one from film historian Lee Gambin), Dog Days: The Making of Cujo featurette, eight cast and crew interviews, and more.
Red Dragon 4K Uhd from Kino Lorber
Red Dragon will be...
- 9/1/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Harbinger (här-bǝn-jǝr)
A: Something or someone that foreshadows a future event,
B: One that initiates a major change: gives an anticipatory sign of what’s to come.
The Curse Of Rosalie from director Will Klipstine, who also stars in the lead role of Daniel Snyder, is an interesting and dense watch. The movie explores so many different elements of horror, crime, demons, tokens, ancient Native American curses and creepy small town neighbors along with a number of twists and turns that you don’t want to blink for a second.
The film starts in familiar territory with a seemingly ‘normal’ young couple moving to a new small town with their troubled young daughter, Rosalie (Madeleine McGraw). You see, Rosalie has endured a fairly recent change which leaves her now with a bit of a nasty chip on her shoulder – to put it mildly. She is very quiet, brooding and not...
A: Something or someone that foreshadows a future event,
B: One that initiates a major change: gives an anticipatory sign of what’s to come.
The Curse Of Rosalie from director Will Klipstine, who also stars in the lead role of Daniel Snyder, is an interesting and dense watch. The movie explores so many different elements of horror, crime, demons, tokens, ancient Native American curses and creepy small town neighbors along with a number of twists and turns that you don’t want to blink for a second.
The film starts in familiar territory with a seemingly ‘normal’ young couple moving to a new small town with their troubled young daughter, Rosalie (Madeleine McGraw). You see, Rosalie has endured a fairly recent change which leaves her now with a bit of a nasty chip on her shoulder – to put it mildly. She is very quiet, brooding and not...
- 6/7/2023
- by Terry Jarrell
- Horror Asylum
Shudder and Fangoria Studios are partnering to premiere the 2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards on Sunday, May 21st at 9pm Et, exclusively on AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural.
The ceremony, which recognizes outstanding achievements in horror film and television, will be hosted for the third year in a row by actor and writer David Dastmalchian, this time joined by co-host Peaches Christ. Presenters scheduled to appear include Jamie Clayton (“Hellraiser”), Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw (“The Black Phone”), and Akela Cooper among its presenters.
This year’s nominees, first announced Jan. 23, include Jordan Peele’s “Nope,” Ti West’s “X” and “Pearl,” Dan Trachtenberg’s “Prey,” Scott Derrickson’s “The Black Phone,” Noah Segan’s “Blood Relatives,” the Duffer brothers’ Netflix series “Stranger Things,” Bryan Fuller’s “Queer for Fear,” Zach Cregger’s “Barbarian” and Damien Leone’s “Terrifier 2.”
“2022 is going to go down in...
The ceremony, which recognizes outstanding achievements in horror film and television, will be hosted for the third year in a row by actor and writer David Dastmalchian, this time joined by co-host Peaches Christ. Presenters scheduled to appear include Jamie Clayton (“Hellraiser”), Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw (“The Black Phone”), and Akela Cooper among its presenters.
This year’s nominees, first announced Jan. 23, include Jordan Peele’s “Nope,” Ti West’s “X” and “Pearl,” Dan Trachtenberg’s “Prey,” Scott Derrickson’s “The Black Phone,” Noah Segan’s “Blood Relatives,” the Duffer brothers’ Netflix series “Stranger Things,” Bryan Fuller’s “Queer for Fear,” Zach Cregger’s “Barbarian” and Damien Leone’s “Terrifier 2.”
“2022 is going to go down in...
- 4/14/2023
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
The character The Grabber, played by Ethan Hawke in director Scott Derrickson’s adaptation of the Joe Hill story The Black Phone (watch it Here) is definitely not someone that anybody should emulate… but he did wear a very cool mask, which was designed by legendary special effects artist Tom Savini. So a lot of genre fans are probably going to want to buy the replica mask that is now being sold by Trick or Treat Studios. The mask is available for pre-order at This Link, and is going for the price of $59.99. Masks are expected to start shipping out on September 13th.
The Black Phone went over very well with us here at JoBlo and Arrow in the Head; both of the reviews we have gave it a 9/10. You can read one at This Link and the other Here.
If you’d like to read the short story that...
The Black Phone went over very well with us here at JoBlo and Arrow in the Head; both of the reviews we have gave it a 9/10. You can read one at This Link and the other Here.
If you’d like to read the short story that...
- 3/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
No scare prop is left out in a clunky tale of magical daggers and spooky furnishings as a family find their daughter is up to her eyes in hellishness
Cluttered as it is with magical, mystical MacGuffins, ghosts, curses and ominous knick-knacks, this cheap but seldom cheerful horror feature is the cinematic equivalent of a thrift store of evil. The plot revolves around the Snyder family: insurance salesman dad Daniel, fervent Catholic mum Theresa (Amanda MacDonald), and young daughter and conduit of evil Rosalie (Madeleine McGraw). The poor kid used to be a happy, unexceptional moppet who, judging by the many saccharine sun-filled flashbacks we’re shown, enjoyed playing football and making cupcakes with her parents. But something happened along the way and now she ominously announces at funerals that the deceased is burning in hell at that very moment, and that a servant of the devil called the Harbinger...
Cluttered as it is with magical, mystical MacGuffins, ghosts, curses and ominous knick-knacks, this cheap but seldom cheerful horror feature is the cinematic equivalent of a thrift store of evil. The plot revolves around the Snyder family: insurance salesman dad Daniel, fervent Catholic mum Theresa (Amanda MacDonald), and young daughter and conduit of evil Rosalie (Madeleine McGraw). The poor kid used to be a happy, unexceptional moppet who, judging by the many saccharine sun-filled flashbacks we’re shown, enjoyed playing football and making cupcakes with her parents. But something happened along the way and now she ominously announces at funerals that the deceased is burning in hell at that very moment, and that a servant of the devil called the Harbinger...
- 3/7/2023
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Guardian - Film News
Secrets of Sulphur Springs is returning to Disney Channel later this month, and the cable network has released a trailer and key art teasing the third season of the series.
Starring Preston Oliver, Kyliegh Curran, Elle Graham, Kelly Frye, Landon Gordon, and Madeleine McGraw, the series follows what happens after a boy and his family move into a haunted hotel. Season three will find the characters dealing with a new evil spirit in room 205.
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Starring Preston Oliver, Kyliegh Curran, Elle Graham, Kelly Frye, Landon Gordon, and Madeleine McGraw, the series follows what happens after a boy and his family move into a haunted hotel. Season three will find the characters dealing with a new evil spirit in room 205.
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- 3/5/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Tremont hotel in Sulphur Springs is back and open for business, as “Secrets of Sulphur Springs” heads to Disney Channel and Disney+ screens for Season 3.
“No way we’re splitting up with an evil ghost on the loose,” says Wyatt Campbell (Landon Gordon) in the opening of the trailer.
“Usually Treemont is haunted in a fun way, but this time, not so much,” Wyatt says to his with his group of friends in another scene. The trailer shows the kids discussing the new ghost, which shows itself as black smoke and ooze creeping in and out of room 205.
Also Read:
First ‘Haunted Mansion’ Trailer Is Full of Ghoulish Delights (Video)
“Secrets of Sulphur Springs” follows the adventures of Griffin Campbell and his family after they move into the Tremont Hotel, which is shrouded in paranormal activity. In its third season, the kids of Sulphur Springs battle a new ghost...
“No way we’re splitting up with an evil ghost on the loose,” says Wyatt Campbell (Landon Gordon) in the opening of the trailer.
“Usually Treemont is haunted in a fun way, but this time, not so much,” Wyatt says to his with his group of friends in another scene. The trailer shows the kids discussing the new ghost, which shows itself as black smoke and ooze creeping in and out of room 205.
Also Read:
First ‘Haunted Mansion’ Trailer Is Full of Ghoulish Delights (Video)
“Secrets of Sulphur Springs” follows the adventures of Griffin Campbell and his family after they move into the Tremont Hotel, which is shrouded in paranormal activity. In its third season, the kids of Sulphur Springs battle a new ghost...
- 3/3/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Secrets of Sulphur Springs has a return date. Season three of the time-travel mystery series will premiere on Friday, March 24th, on Disney Channel and it will be joined by the premiere of Saturdays – a new coming-of-age comedy series.
Starring Preston Oliver, Kyliegh Curran, Elle Graham, Kelly Frye, Landon Gordon, Madeleine McGraw, and Diandra Lyle. Johari Washington, Ethan Hutchison, Eugene Byrd, and Kenneisha Thompson, Secrets of Sulphur Springs follows the adventures of a boy and his friends as they uncover the mysteries of the haunted hotel where he lives.
As for Saturdays, that series stars Danielle Jalade, Daria Johns, Golden Brooks, Omar Gooding, Jermaine Harris, Tim Johnson Jr., and Peyton Basnight. The single-camera comedy follows young Paris Johnson (Jalade) and her friends as they hone their skills at a skating rink in Chicago. Two episodes of the series will air...
Starring Preston Oliver, Kyliegh Curran, Elle Graham, Kelly Frye, Landon Gordon, Madeleine McGraw, and Diandra Lyle. Johari Washington, Ethan Hutchison, Eugene Byrd, and Kenneisha Thompson, Secrets of Sulphur Springs follows the adventures of a boy and his friends as they uncover the mysteries of the haunted hotel where he lives.
As for Saturdays, that series stars Danielle Jalade, Daria Johns, Golden Brooks, Omar Gooding, Jermaine Harris, Tim Johnson Jr., and Peyton Basnight. The single-camera comedy follows young Paris Johnson (Jalade) and her friends as they hone their skills at a skating rink in Chicago. Two episodes of the series will air...
- 2/10/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It's that time of year again for Fangoria's anticipated Chainsaw Award nominations for horror movies and terrifying television, and we have a look at the full list of nominations, including Ti West's Pearl, Jordan Peele's Nope (leading with 10 nominations), and the second season of Don Mancini's Chucky TV series:
Press Release: Fangoria and Fangoria Studios have released their 2023 Chainsaw Award nominations, which recognizes outstanding achievements in horror film and television. Since 1992, the Chainsaw Awards have honored top achievements in the horror genre, with past recipients including Wes Craven, George A. Romero, Lupita Nyong’o, Anthony Hopkins, and Elisabeth Moss.
“Nope,” written and directed by Jordan Peele, leads the pack with ten nominations including Best Wide Release Movie and Best Director. Other nominees include “Barbarian,” “Pearl,” “Hellraiser,” “Chucky” and “Yellowjackets.” Fangoria has also introduced two new categories this year: Best Short and Best Cinematography.
Editor-in-chief of Fangoria Phil Nobile Jr. states,...
Press Release: Fangoria and Fangoria Studios have released their 2023 Chainsaw Award nominations, which recognizes outstanding achievements in horror film and television. Since 1992, the Chainsaw Awards have honored top achievements in the horror genre, with past recipients including Wes Craven, George A. Romero, Lupita Nyong’o, Anthony Hopkins, and Elisabeth Moss.
“Nope,” written and directed by Jordan Peele, leads the pack with ten nominations including Best Wide Release Movie and Best Director. Other nominees include “Barbarian,” “Pearl,” “Hellraiser,” “Chucky” and “Yellowjackets.” Fangoria has also introduced two new categories this year: Best Short and Best Cinematography.
Editor-in-chief of Fangoria Phil Nobile Jr. states,...
- 1/27/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
On Friday, Fangoria and Fangoria Studios released their 2023 Chainsaw Award nominations, which recognize outstanding achievements in horror film and television. First established in 1992, the Chainsaw Awards honor works and artists in a genre frequently overlooked by traditional organizations and critics groups. Past recipients include Wes Craven, George A. Romero, Lupita Nyong’o, Anthony Hopkins and Elisabeth Moss.
“Nope,” Jordan Peele’s follow-up to “Us,” received the most nominations of any film in Chainsaw Award contention, with 10 nominations including best wide release movie and best director. Other nominees include “Barbarian,” “Pearl,” “Hellraiser,” “Chucky” and “Yellowjackets.” Fangoria also introduced two new categories this year: Best Short and Best Cinematography.
Founded in 1979, Fangoria has become one of the most influential horror brands in the genre, living up to its moniker as “First in Fright.” At one time the only place on newsstands where fans could read about the world of contemporary horror, Fangoria...
“Nope,” Jordan Peele’s follow-up to “Us,” received the most nominations of any film in Chainsaw Award contention, with 10 nominations including best wide release movie and best director. Other nominees include “Barbarian,” “Pearl,” “Hellraiser,” “Chucky” and “Yellowjackets.” Fangoria also introduced two new categories this year: Best Short and Best Cinematography.
Founded in 1979, Fangoria has become one of the most influential horror brands in the genre, living up to its moniker as “First in Fright.” At one time the only place on newsstands where fans could read about the world of contemporary horror, Fangoria...
- 1/27/2023
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
Horror cinema is thriving. It feels important to note that after a year like 2022. While the past 12 months saw industry trades choked with grim or despairing reports on the box office of original movies and new ideas, the news surrounding chillers has been strangely sunny and full of cheer. From the year beginning with a robust relaunch of the Scream franchise to its ending, where the horror-comedy-satire amalgamation of The Menu won audiences over twice, once in theaters and again on streaming, we’ve seen repeated testimonials to the fact audiences like being scared—and they don’t necessarily care if the movie has a colon, numeral, or hyphen in the title.
Along the way, we’ve seen some genuinely nervy and daring attempts to push the boundaries of cinematic dread, be it in the art house, a la Speak No Evil , or the multiplex, courtesy of Smile. We’ve...
Along the way, we’ve seen some genuinely nervy and daring attempts to push the boundaries of cinematic dread, be it in the art house, a la Speak No Evil , or the multiplex, courtesy of Smile. We’ve...
- 1/21/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: James Wan has been labeled by fans for being responsible for killer doll movies, specifically his Conjuring franchise spinoff, Annabelle.
“It’s funny, I really hadn’t done that yet,” says the horror auteur. And that was his prime reason to create M3GAN with screenwriter Akela Cooper.
“In my previous doll movies — they don’t kill anyone. Annabelle never gets up and walks around. Everyone says I’m the killer doll guy. So I said, I’m going to make a killer doll movie for a brand new generation. Today’s kids didn’t grow up with Chucky like we did,” continues Wan who produced the PG-13 film and wrote the story with Cooper on script.
James Wan attends as Universal Pictures presents the M3GAN Premiere at the TLC Chinese Theater (photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)
And so M3GAN was born. And born big. The Universal,...
“It’s funny, I really hadn’t done that yet,” says the horror auteur. And that was his prime reason to create M3GAN with screenwriter Akela Cooper.
“In my previous doll movies — they don’t kill anyone. Annabelle never gets up and walks around. Everyone says I’m the killer doll guy. So I said, I’m going to make a killer doll movie for a brand new generation. Today’s kids didn’t grow up with Chucky like we did,” continues Wan who produced the PG-13 film and wrote the story with Cooper on script.
James Wan attends as Universal Pictures presents the M3GAN Premiere at the TLC Chinese Theater (photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)
And so M3GAN was born. And born big. The Universal,...
- 1/8/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The horror fandom is one of the most dedicated and passionate cultural communities in existence, with countless conventions, festivals, and celebrations happening year-round — all connected by the mutual appreciation for frightful films. Some may go so far as to call the horror fandom a "family," but in the case of two of horror's most promising young actors, that description is literal. Madeleine and Violet McGraw are both still in their adolescent years, but have given performances in horror films that some adult actors could only dream of pulling off. Oftentimes, memorable horror performances from children are rooted in the "killer kid" subgenre, but for the McGraw sisters, the young performers both shine as hero protagonists.
In less than a year, horror juggernaut Blumhouse Productions has released two films with Universal Pictures through their first-look deal that contain dynamic performances from young actors. "The Black Phone" and "M3GAN" couldn't be more different tonally or thematically,...
In less than a year, horror juggernaut Blumhouse Productions has released two films with Universal Pictures through their first-look deal that contain dynamic performances from young actors. "The Black Phone" and "M3GAN" couldn't be more different tonally or thematically,...
- 1/5/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
It’s been a rough year and I know I’m not the only one. The harsh reality that the Covid-19 pandemic has become a part of everyday life, despite the fact that a lot of people continue to ignore it, coupled with the fact that just living day to day has become a major struggle for a lot of us this year, has led to folks looking for some form of escape, even if it’s brief. That’s where movies, television, and games come in. Movies are my escape. Movies make me happy. Talking to filmmakers about making movies makes me happy. I love all kinds of movies, but horror is my favorite genre. Horror is the genre I visit daily. I know I’ve said it in previous years, but damn, 2022 has been an amazing year for horror, which just so happens to be the genre most...
- 1/4/2023
- by Michelle Swope
- DailyDead
Happy New Year, Daily Dead readers! Today, I'm kicking off our annual "Favorites" series with my 2022 picks and you'll see favorites from other Daily Dead team members throughout the week. On this week's episode of Corpse Club, we'll also be discussing 2022 favorites and what we're looking forward to in the new year. Our favorites are a little different from a traditional "Best Of" list and our lists can include anything from movies and streaming shows to collectibles and events. In short, we’re sharing with you a list of our favorite horror experiences from 2022.
This year was interesting for me in that I truly felt I hit that tipping point where more was being released than I could possibly keep up on. If you stick to just watching movies, it's not impossible to check out every horror release, but when you add TV series, video games, and graphic novels, it becomes challenging.
This year was interesting for me in that I truly felt I hit that tipping point where more was being released than I could possibly keep up on. If you stick to just watching movies, it's not impossible to check out every horror release, but when you add TV series, video games, and graphic novels, it becomes challenging.
- 1/2/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
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Welcome to one of the last “Best Movies of 2022” lists. And while other lists try to give you a complete picture in 10 movies, or maybe one specific genre, we here at Heat Vision try to tackle the best of the genres we love, from comic book adaptations to horror to fantasy. And we love the animation medium. The only Tár you’ll find around here is talk of how sTar Wars series Andor is so smart and interesting, and the only Banshees of Inisherin we want to see is X-Men hero Sean Cassidy flying to save Jenny the donkey.
All kidding aside, 2022 was a pretty good movie year for most of the genres we love. The big one, however, the comic book movie space, hit a rough patch. At times, seeing them became a chore and we sincerely hope that changes next year.
Welcome to one of the last “Best Movies of 2022” lists. And while other lists try to give you a complete picture in 10 movies, or maybe one specific genre, we here at Heat Vision try to tackle the best of the genres we love, from comic book adaptations to horror to fantasy. And we love the animation medium. The only Tár you’ll find around here is talk of how sTar Wars series Andor is so smart and interesting, and the only Banshees of Inisherin we want to see is X-Men hero Sean Cassidy flying to save Jenny the donkey.
All kidding aside, 2022 was a pretty good movie year for most of the genres we love. The big one, however, the comic book movie space, hit a rough patch. At times, seeing them became a chore and we sincerely hope that changes next year.
- 12/31/2022
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Endless things draw us each to horror, scares ranking high among them. Luckily, fear takes many forms. The thrill of a well-crafted jump scare, visceral chills, or an atmospheric scene that instills deep-seated dread all keep us coming back for more—the year’s horror releases delivered on all fronts.
2022 offered several memorable scenes of unrelenting dread and spine-tingling chills. Scenes that stood out and sent shivers down our spines and occasionally tested our gag reflexes.
Here are the ten scariest scenes of the year.
The Black Phone – Gwen’s Whipping
(from left) Terrence Shaw (Jeremy Davies) and Gwen Shaw (Madeleine McGraw) in The Black Phone, directed by Scott Derrickson.
Ethan Hawke’s creepy turn as the Grabber, a child kidnapper and murderer, ensures Scott Derrickson’s latest is packed with dread and tension. Protagonist Finney Shaw (Mason Thames) coping with multiple interactions with the menacing Grabber and a slew...
2022 offered several memorable scenes of unrelenting dread and spine-tingling chills. Scenes that stood out and sent shivers down our spines and occasionally tested our gag reflexes.
Here are the ten scariest scenes of the year.
The Black Phone – Gwen’s Whipping
(from left) Terrence Shaw (Jeremy Davies) and Gwen Shaw (Madeleine McGraw) in The Black Phone, directed by Scott Derrickson.
Ethan Hawke’s creepy turn as the Grabber, a child kidnapper and murderer, ensures Scott Derrickson’s latest is packed with dread and tension. Protagonist Finney Shaw (Mason Thames) coping with multiple interactions with the menacing Grabber and a slew...
- 12/30/2022
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
A24’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once” leads the 2023 Hca Film Awards with nine nominations including best picture, in addition to the seven Hca Creative Arts nods it received, bringing its total to 16 total noms. Among its massive total are four acting mentions for Michelle Yeoh in best actress, Ke Huy Quan in supporting actor and two supporting actress nods for Jamie Lee Curtis and Stephanie Hsu.
Searchlight Pictures’ “The Banshees of Inisherin” added seven nominations to its sole mention for best original score, which includes best picture, actor for Colin Farrell and supporting actress for Kerry Condon.
The Hollywood Critics Association nominations were announced by Jude Hill, last year’s newcomer honoree for “Belfast,” Jalyn Hall, star of “Till” and Madeleine McGraw of “The Black Phone.”
Last week, the Hca announced three of its 2023 honorees: the Acting Achievement Award for Angela Bassett, Filmmaking Achievement for Rian Johnson and the...
Searchlight Pictures’ “The Banshees of Inisherin” added seven nominations to its sole mention for best original score, which includes best picture, actor for Colin Farrell and supporting actress for Kerry Condon.
The Hollywood Critics Association nominations were announced by Jude Hill, last year’s newcomer honoree for “Belfast,” Jalyn Hall, star of “Till” and Madeleine McGraw of “The Black Phone.”
Last week, the Hca announced three of its 2023 honorees: the Acting Achievement Award for Angela Bassett, Filmmaking Achievement for Rian Johnson and the...
- 12/15/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Who
Frankie Corio
Age: 12
Hometown: Livingston, Scotland
What
In her debut role in Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun, Frankie Corio is Sophie, the pre-teen daughter to Paul Mescal’s Calum. On a Turkish vacation, the emotional ebb and flow of their relationship takes center-stage. As a young, single father, Calum is wracked by a kind of existential pain that includes the loss of his own dreams. Bogged down by his personal demons and unresolved traumas, he is at turns both a loving and distant father. While Sophie struggles to understand her father’s fluctuating moods, her love emerges through the lens of the camera she constantly trains on him.
In the absence of a full script from Wells, the decision to play Sophie as someone who was equal parts self-assured and playfully mischievous was Corio’s idea. “I don’t think she told me much about the character because she wanted me...
Frankie Corio
Age: 12
Hometown: Livingston, Scotland
What
In her debut role in Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun, Frankie Corio is Sophie, the pre-teen daughter to Paul Mescal’s Calum. On a Turkish vacation, the emotional ebb and flow of their relationship takes center-stage. As a young, single father, Calum is wracked by a kind of existential pain that includes the loss of his own dreams. Bogged down by his personal demons and unresolved traumas, he is at turns both a loving and distant father. While Sophie struggles to understand her father’s fluctuating moods, her love emerges through the lens of the camera she constantly trains on him.
In the absence of a full script from Wells, the decision to play Sophie as someone who was equal parts self-assured and playfully mischievous was Corio’s idea. “I don’t think she told me much about the character because she wanted me...
- 12/10/2022
- by Destiny Jackson
- Deadline Film + TV
The final month of 2022 is already upon us, and December brings plenty of horror offerings beyond holiday fare- though expect some bloody fun there, too. Whether you’re in the mood to play catch-up on 2022 releases or looking for the deep cuts, this month has it all.
Here are ten noteworthy horror titles available for streaming in November 2022 on some of the most popular streaming services, along with when/where you can watch them.
Tobe Hooper’s Night Terrors – Screambox (December 1)
Robert Englund stars as the Marquis de Sade and his descendent in this strange, underseen feature by Tobe Hooper. Our own Patrick Bromley wrote about the film earlier this year. He wrote, “Hooper was a last-minute replacement for this offbeat horror movie, which attempts to bridge flashbacks of the Marquis de Sade with the modern-day story of a young woman (Zoe Trilling) who gets involved with a weird sex...
Here are ten noteworthy horror titles available for streaming in November 2022 on some of the most popular streaming services, along with when/where you can watch them.
Tobe Hooper’s Night Terrors – Screambox (December 1)
Robert Englund stars as the Marquis de Sade and his descendent in this strange, underseen feature by Tobe Hooper. Our own Patrick Bromley wrote about the film earlier this year. He wrote, “Hooper was a last-minute replacement for this offbeat horror movie, which attempts to bridge flashbacks of the Marquis de Sade with the modern-day story of a young woman (Zoe Trilling) who gets involved with a weird sex...
- 12/2/2022
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
I’ve seen split opinions on director Scott Derrickson’s adaptation of the Joe Hill story The Black Phone (watch it Here), but I thought it was one of the better horror films of the year and both of the reviews we have here on the JoBlo Network gave it a 9/10. You can read one at This Link and the other Here. So it’s cool to see that Ethan Hawke decided to dress as his villainous character The Grabber for Halloween. You can check out the images at the bottom of this article.
If you’d like to read the short story that The Black Phone is based on, it can be found in Hill’s collection 20th Century Ghosts, which you can buy Here. The movie stars Mason Thames as
Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, who is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in...
If you’d like to read the short story that The Black Phone is based on, it can be found in Hill’s collection 20th Century Ghosts, which you can buy Here. The movie stars Mason Thames as
Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, who is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in...
- 11/1/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
This year has been a treasure trove for genre fans, nearly every month giving us at least one major theatrical horror film, all the way from the January release of “Scream” to the brand new “Halloween Ends.” More exciting has been the high quality of this year’s horror slate, many with exceptional performances that Oscars voters should take note of. Some acclaimed examples of the genre like “Bodies Bodies Bodies” and “Smile” might not feature performances that merit serious awards attention, but other movies certainly do. Here are five Oscar-worthy horror performances of 2022.
Mia Goth (“Pearl”)
Few movies released so far this year have a big, emotionally devastating, go-for-broke performance like Mia Goth’s turn in “Pearl,” about a young woman living in 1918 Texas tending to her ailing father and yearning for a more glamorous life. Goth was remarkable in her dual performance in “X,” released earlier this year,...
Mia Goth (“Pearl”)
Few movies released so far this year have a big, emotionally devastating, go-for-broke performance like Mia Goth’s turn in “Pearl,” about a young woman living in 1918 Texas tending to her ailing father and yearning for a more glamorous life. Goth was remarkable in her dual performance in “X,” released earlier this year,...
- 10/21/2022
- by Brian Rowe
- Gold Derby
The Harbinger Available on DVD Next Week October 11th Only death can save her… The Harbinger is a paranormal Hitchcockian thriller starring Irene Bedard (Pocahontas), Madeleine McGraw (The Black Phone), Will Klipstine, Amanda MacDonald and Steve Monroe Directed by: Will Klipstine Written by: Will Klipstine and Amy Mills Produced by: Will Klipstine, Steven Reed …
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- 10/6/2022
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Our latest Blu-ray column is packed with some big new releases, folks. The biggest is perhaps the 4K release of "Heat," Michael Mann's crime epic about guys being dudes. In addition to that, the folks at Shout Factory have released the first three "Child's Play" movies in 4K. Then we have David Cronenberg's long-awaited return to directing, plus a so-so rom-com that tries to get by on charm alone, Ethan Hawke wearing a spooky mask, a polarizing folk horror pic, and a 4K release of Paul W.S. Anderson's best movie.
Heat 4K
"Heat" has never gone out of fashion, but Michael Mann's epic feels like it's having a moment right now. Not only did a sequel-in-novel-form, "Heat 2," just come out, but Mann's film is now on 4K for the first time ever. And really, what more can one say about "Heat" at this point? The film was...
Heat 4K
"Heat" has never gone out of fashion, but Michael Mann's epic feels like it's having a moment right now. Not only did a sequel-in-novel-form, "Heat 2," just come out, but Mann's film is now on 4K for the first time ever. And really, what more can one say about "Heat" at this point? The film was...
- 8/23/2022
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
I thought director Scott Derrickson’s Joe Hill adaptation The Black Phone (get it Here) was a great movie. I would agree with the two reviews we have here on JoBlo.com, both of which gave the film a score of 9/10. (You can read one at This Link and the other Here.) I also thought it was a standalone movie. I never thought of it getting any kind of sequel. But The Black Phone was a financial success for Universal Pictures, and that means the studio wants more. Thankfully, it turns out that Hill already pitched an idea for The Black Phone 2 to Derrickson!
Speaking with ComicBook.com earlier this year, Derrickson said,
Joe Hill pitched me a wonderful idea for a sequel to Black Phone that, if this movie does well, I’m gonna do it. He’s got a great idea, I really liked it. Joe’s very protective and personal about his material,...
Speaking with ComicBook.com earlier this year, Derrickson said,
Joe Hill pitched me a wonderful idea for a sequel to Black Phone that, if this movie does well, I’m gonna do it. He’s got a great idea, I really liked it. Joe’s very protective and personal about his material,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Ever since “The Conjuring” broke the box office in 2013, studios have been positioning new horror movies in the middle of summer to lure in audiences in for a good scare (or just looking to get out of the heat). That’s true of “The Black Phone,” the new Universal Pictures and Blumhouse release that finds Ethan Hawke playing a masked killer, from the mind of “Sinister” and “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” filmmaker Scott Derrickson.
But how and where is “The Black Phone” available to watch? Your answers below.
Also Read:
Why ‘The Black Phone’ Is Scott Derrickson’s Most Personal Film — and His Favorite Yet Is “The Black Phone” Streaming or in Theaters?
“The Black Phone” was released on Friday, June 24 exclusively in theaters. But as of Aug. 12, it is now streaming on Peacock.
You’ll need Peacock Premium in order to access this and other 2022 Universal releases like “Firestarter,...
But how and where is “The Black Phone” available to watch? Your answers below.
Also Read:
Why ‘The Black Phone’ Is Scott Derrickson’s Most Personal Film — and His Favorite Yet Is “The Black Phone” Streaming or in Theaters?
“The Black Phone” was released on Friday, June 24 exclusively in theaters. But as of Aug. 12, it is now streaming on Peacock.
You’ll need Peacock Premium in order to access this and other 2022 Universal releases like “Firestarter,...
- 8/12/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Last week, we learned that director Scott Derrickson’s adaptation of the Joe Hill story The Black Phone would be getting a Digital release today, August 12th – and as of today the movie is also streaming exclusively on the Peacock service! It’s on there now for Peacock subscribers to enjoy.
We have two reviews of The Black Phone here on the JoBlo Network, and both of them are 9/10s. You can read one at This Link and the other Here.
If you’d like to read the short story that The Black Phone is based on, it can be found in Hill’s collection 20th Century Ghosts, which you can buy Here. The movie stars Mason Thames as
Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, who is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone...
We have two reviews of The Black Phone here on the JoBlo Network, and both of them are 9/10s. You can read one at This Link and the other Here.
If you’d like to read the short story that The Black Phone is based on, it can be found in Hill’s collection 20th Century Ghosts, which you can buy Here. The movie stars Mason Thames as
Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, who is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone...
- 8/12/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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