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Movie Info

Release Date: June 16, 2022
Runtime: 103 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (16)
Genres:
Thriller Horror
Budget: $16,000,000
Revenue: $161,441,914
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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81%
Tomatometer
65
65/100
Metacritic
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7.5/10
TMDB
5,730 votes
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6.9/10
IMDb
261,422 votes
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The Black Phone

2022

"Silence speaks louder than the darkest fears."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Black Phone? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: El telΓ©fono negro? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: O Telefone Negro? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: ブラック・フォン? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: λΈ”λž™ν°? All international titles (16) →
Thriller Horror 103 min 6.9/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 5/5
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Connections with other movies

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Box Office

Budget: $16,000,000
Revenue: $161,441,914
Profit $145,441,914
ROI +909% (10.1x)

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Cast of The Black Phone

Troy Rudeseal as Detective Miller in The Black Phone
Troy Rudeseal
Detective Miller

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Black Phone

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  • The Black Phone was filmed in various locations in North Carolina, which provided a range of settings that contributed to the film's eerie atmosphere.

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  • Ethan Hawke, who plays the antagonist, underwent a significant transformation for his role, including wearing a custom-made mask that adds to the character's menacing presence.

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  • The film features a unique sound design that emphasizes silence and the ringing of the disconnected phone, underscoring the protagonist's isolation and fear.

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  • There is a subtle reference to the 1980s horror genre in the film's aesthetic, including the use of vintage technology that evokes a sense of nostalgia.

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  • The character of Finney Blake is portrayed as highly intelligent, and his cleverness plays a crucial role in his attempts to escape his captor, reflecting themes of resourcefulness in dire situations.

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  • In one scene, a character is shown wearing a distinctively patterned shirt that appears to be a nod to classic slasher films, blending the film's modern storyline with retro horror elements.

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