The Cast of ‘Black Phone 2’ on Continuing the Story and Exploring Their Characters

Black Phone 2 – Review

Black Phone 2 is directed by Scott Derrickson and stars Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and Ethan Hawke, all returning from the previous film, The Black Phone (2021). The first film was a smash hit and solidified Ethan Hawke’s character, the Grabber, as a modern horror icon. However, the film had a rather self-contained plot, leaving many with the question of “what can you do in a sequel?”. Well, let’s grab some spare change for the pay phone as…

The Cast of ‘Black Phone 2’ on Continuing the Story and Exploring Their Characters

While covering New York Comic Con for The Nerds of Color, I had the chance to speak with Black Phone 2 stars Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Miguel Mora, and Demián Bichir! We discussed the pressure of making a sequel, having Finn and Gwen's sibling relationship as the heart of the story, bringing their own experiences…

Black Phone 2 Review: Derrickson, Cargill Dial Up the Fear

When The Black Phone hit screens in 2022 I was stunned with how Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill were able to adapt Joe Hill‘s short story (included in 20th Century Ghosts) onto the big screen in such an amazing way. However, when word spread of a sequel I won’t lie…I had my doubts. What I just witnessed on screen with Black Phone 2 quickly dispelled those feelings. Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn killed his abductor and escaped, becoming…