Universal Releases Black Phone 2 Trailer for October Sequel

Universal and Blumhouse are releasing BLACK PHONE 2 on October 17, with Scott Derrickson returning as director and co-writer alongside C. Robert Cargill, continuing the story based on Joe Hill's short story. Ethan Hawke reprises his role as The Grabber, a serial child killer who now returns from beyond the grave to haunt Finn, played by Mason Thames, and his sister Gwen, played by Madeleine McGraw. The sequel is set at a winter camp called Alpine Lake, where Gwen receives mysterious calls and visions, pushing the siblings to confront a more powerful supernatural killer connected to their family history. The film builds on the success of the first BLACK PHONE, which was both critically acclaimed and a commercial hit, grossing over $161 million on a modest budget. The sequel promises a darker, chilling atmosphere with elements reminiscent of classic horror franchises, blending nightmare and reality. BLACK PHONE 2 is highly anticipated as part of a strong year for horror films, with Derrickson further cementing his reputation in the genre after successes like The Black Phone and The Gorge.