The Black Phone

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Theatrical - Wide 2022-06-24

Cast Ethan Hawke
Directed by Scott Derrickson

Genres: Horror

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9/10

Synopsis

A young boy gets abducted by a killer. He discovers that a black phone in the killer’s basement can connect him to the previous victims, who try to help him escape.

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