Black Phone May 2026

The film was generally well-received by both critics and casual viewers.

: Holds an 81% critic score , with the consensus praising it as a "scarily good" and well-acted adaptation. Black Phone

: Director Scott Derrickson stated that many of the children in the film and the atmosphere of the 1970s Denver suburbs were based on his own childhood experiences and friends. Sequel Information The film was generally well-received by both critics

: It is based on a short story by Joe Hill (son of Stephen King) from his collection 20th Century Ghosts . Sequel Information : It is based on a

: It grossed $90.1 million in the U.S. and Canada, holding a spot in the top ten highest-grossing films for seven consecutive weeks. Critical & Audience Reception

Due to the first film's success, a sequel titled has been developed. The Black Phone Movie Review | Common Sense Media