The Black Phone is a 2021 American supernatural horror film directed by Scott Derrickson and produced by Jason Blum. Written by Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, it is an adaptation of the 2004 short story of the same name by Joe Hill. The film stars Mason Thames as an abducted child who can communicate with the past victims of his kidnapper, portrayed by Ethan Hawke. In January 2020, Derrickson announced his departure from directing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness due to creative differences with Marvel Studios. As a result, he decided to partner with Cargill on The Black Phone. The feature film was announced in October 2020, and filming began in February 2021. Principal photography took place for two months in North Carolina. The Black Phone had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 25, 2021. It is scheduled to be theatrically released by Universal Pictures on February 4, 2022.
Director | Scott Derrickson |
Produced by | Jason Blum, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill |
Screenplay by | Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill |
Starring | Ethan Hawke |
Cinematography | Brett Jutkiewicz |
Edited by | Frédéric Thoraval |
Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Released | September 25, 2021 (Fantastic Fest), February 4, 2022 (United States) |
Running time | 102 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $18.8 million |
About The Black Phone
A 13 year-old is kidnapped and locked in a soundproof basement where he begins to receive calls from a disconnected cell phone. The voices on the other end of the phone are the abductor's previous victims. The film was directed by Scott Derrickson.
Achievement of The Black Phone
Filming took place in Wilmington, North Carolina. It was produced by Jason Blum's Blumhouse Productions.
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Latest information about The Black Phone updated on October 24 2021.