Where to start withThe Black Phone
2 versions · originally a film, 2022
Themes: Child Abduction, Psychic Abilities, Resilience, Trauma, Justice.
Start with The Black Phone (Scott Derrickson, 2022) — the film. The Black Phone exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a film in 2022; each is ranked below by what it does best.
The Black Phone series explores the terrifying intersection of supernatural communication and the visceral trauma of surviving childhood abduction.
✦ Most fans start here
The Black Phone (2022)
The original movie
✦ Start hereThe Black Phone
Scott Derrickson · Film · 2022
The Black Phone (2022) establishes the chilling premise, focusing on Finney’s desperate struggle for survival against a sadistic killer while using a mysterious, disconnected phone to communicate with victims.
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Black Phone 2
Scott Derrickson · Film · 2025
Black Phone 2 (2025) shifts the scope to the lasting psychological aftermath of captivity, following Gwen’s psychic connection to the phone as she navigates disturbing visions of new, unfolding threats.
Common questions
Is The Black Phone based on a book or an original screenplay?
The Black Phone is a 2022 movie directed by Scott Derrickson. It is based on a short story of the same name written by Joe Hill, which was originally published in the 2005 collection titled 20th Century Ghosts.
Will there be a sequel to The Black Phone?
Yes, a sequel titled Black Phone 2 is currently in development. It is scheduled for release in 2025, continuing the story established in the 2022 movie The Black Phone.
What order should I watch The Black Phone movies in?
You should watch the 2022 movie The Black Phone first to understand the narrative foundation. Once it is released in 2025, you should watch Black Phone 2 to see the continuation of the story.
Is The Black Phone 2 a direct continuation of The Black Phone?
Black Phone 2 is the official sequel to the 2022 film The Black Phone. It is set to expand upon the world and events established in the first movie when it arrives in theaters in 2025.