Release: 2025
"The Black Phone" is a 2021 horror film directed by Scott Derrickson. It centers around Finney Shaw, a 13-year-old boy who is abducted by a serial killer known as "The Grabber." The Grabber locks Finney in a soundproof basement, but Finney discovers an old, disconnected black phone that rings mysteriously. Through the phone, Finney communicates with the spirits of the Grabber's previous victims, who give him advice on how to escape. The film blends supernatural elements with psychological horror, exploring themes of resilience and survival.