“Hawke returns as The Grabber with a terrifying intensity that makes every scene feel like a personal assault. This is horror at its most effective, blending supernatural dread with raw human emotion.”
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone

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Four years after escaping the clutches of a masked kidnapper, Finn Blake tries to rebuild a life that feels permanently fractured. The trauma of his captivity lingers, but peace is short-lived when his younger sister Gwen starts hearing voices on an old rotary phone only she can see in her dreams. These calls reveal visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp, pulling the siblings back into a nightmare they thought was over.
Finn and Gwen must navigate their shared history of pain while racing against time to stop The Grabber from claiming new victims. The spirits of Ernesto, Felix, and Mustang guide them through the darkness, revealing that the killer's evil transcends death itself. This sequel expands the mythology of the first film by exploring the supernatural connection between the dead and the living.
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It has been four years since thirteen-year-old Finney "Finn" Blake survived a harrowing captivity at the hands of a masked serial killer known as The Grabber. Now seventeen, Finn lives with his younger sister Gwen and their father Terrence in Colorado, yet the shadows of his ordeal refuse to fade. He struggles with severe PTSD, social isolation, and a deep fear that he will never truly escape the darkness he encountered. Despite his efforts to build a normal life, the past refuses to stay buried.
The central conflict reignites when Gwen begins experiencing disturbing nightmares and visions. She starts hearing voices emanating from an old rotary phone that only she can see and hear in her dreams. These calls are not from the living; they are from three young boys, Ernesto, Felix, and Mustang, who were previously kidnapped and murdered by The Grabber before Finn's capture. Through these supernatural communications, the spirits reveal that The Grabber is not dead, or at least, his evil influence transcends death. They describe a new set of victims: three boys being stalked at a winter camp in the Rocky Mountains, where they are being lured into a deadly trap similar to the one Finn endured.
As Gwen becomes increasingly distressed by the visions and the phone continues to ring, Finn realizes that the nightmare is far from over. The spirits of the dead boys need Finn's help to stop The Grabber from claiming more lives. However, The Grabber is now targeting Gwen directly, using the black phone to torment her and lure her into his clutches. The siblings must navigate their fractured relationship and overcome their shared trauma to protect each other. Finn, who was once the sole survivor, must step up as a protector, while Gwen must embrace her psychic abilities to communicate with the spirits and guide them.
The story unfolds as a tense psychological horror thriller set against the backdrop of a snowy, isolated winter landscape. The siblings race against time to uncover the location of the new victims and confront the resurrected evil. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that The Grabber has evolved, becoming more powerful and more cunning than ever before. The film explores themes of grief, redemption, and the enduring power of sibling bonds in the face of unimaginable terror. With the spirits of the dead boys providing cryptic clues and warnings, Finn and Gwen must find a way to break the cycle of violence and save the next generation of children from a fate worse than death. The tension builds as they realize that the only way to stop The Grabber is to face him again, risking their own lives to ensure that no more families are torn apart by this relentless killer.
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Critical Consensus
Black Phone 2 successfully expands the mythology of its predecessor while delivering a fresh, terrifying narrative that honors the original's legacy. Ethan Hawke's chilling return as The Grabber anchors a sequel that balances supernatural horror with emotional depth, making it a rare follow-up that surpasses its source material.
“Hawke returns as The Grabber with a terrifying intensity that makes every scene feel like a personal assault. This is horror at its most effective, blending supernatural dread with raw human emotion.”
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
“Derrickson has crafted a sequel that doesn't just repeat the formula but evolves it, creating a darker, more atmospheric experience that lingers long after the credits roll.”
Owen Gleiberman
Variety
“A haunting, atmospheric masterpiece that proves sequels can still surprise. The blend of supernatural horror and family drama is executed with precision and heart.”
David Ehrlich
IndieWire
“The film's strength lies in its ability to make the supernatural feel intimately personal. The sibling dynamic between Finn and Gwen is the emotional core that elevates the horror to something profound.”
Manohla Dargis
The New York Times
Director
Scott Derrickson
Writers
Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill, Joe Hill
Composer
Atticus Derrickson
Cinematographer
Pär M. Ekberg
Producers
Jason Blum, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill
Saturn Awards (2026)
Best Supporting Actress: Won
Saturn Awards (2026)
Best Horror Film: Nominated
Saturn Awards (2026)
Best Actor: Nominated
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (2026)
Best Sequel: Won
Screamfest Horror Film Festival (2026)
Audience Award: Won
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