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The terror continues as 'The Black Phone 2' makes its digital debut earlier than expected. Released on 4th November, the sequel to Scott Derrickson's acclaimed horror hit is already making waves with both audiences and critics. Despite still performing strongly at the global box office, fans can now bring the haunting story home, celebrating its on-demand release with an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette shared by Universal Pictures.
Earning a Certified Fresh rating of 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and grossing over $104 million worldwide, the new film has proven that horror lovers were ready to answer the call once again.
The featurette offers an immersive look at the cast and crew as they expand on the dark universe introduced in 2021's 'The Black Phone.'
Creative Inspiration Behind 'The Black Phone 2'
Producer Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions, the mastermind behind both films, discusses the creative energy driving the sequel. Viewers are also taken inside The Grabber's eerie lair, where Madeleine McGraw's character, Gwen, faces new horrors that echo her brother Finney’s (played by Mason Thames) trauma from years before.
Co-writer C. Robert Cargill reveals that a timeless literary work helped inspire the film's haunting narrative, while costume designer Amy Andrews Harrell breaks down how she reimagined The Grabber's chilling mask—a piece now steeped in death and decay after the character's demise in the first movie.
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What 'The Black Phone 2' Is About
Following the success of the first film, which earned over $160 million globally, 'The Black Phone 2' continues the story in an unexpected direction. Though The Grabber is gone, his spirit refuses to rest. The sequel explores how he returns from beyond the grave, seeking revenge through Finney’s younger sister, Gwen. The supernatural torment unfolds at a Christian camp—the very place where The Grabber once committed unspeakable crimes—setting the stage for a battle between innocence and evil.
The film introduces several new faces, including Demián Bichir (The Nun), Arianna Rivas (A Working Man), Anna Lore (Final Destination: Bloodlines), and Graham Abbey (The Border). Returning cast members Miguel Mora (So Help Me Todd), Jeremy Davies (Saving Private Ryan), and James Ransone (It: Chapter Two) bring continuity and depth to the unfolding nightmare.
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Directed by Scott Derrickson and co-written with C. Robert Cargill, 'The Black Phone 2' cements itself as one of 2024's most chilling sequels—a story that dives deeper into fear, loss, and the lingering grip of evil long after death.
