The child actors where probably the best part of the movie, don’t get me wrong I really enjoyed the story, but the little girl in the scene where she is yelling at her dad about her dreams was amazing. Great casting to tell this story

the way finney killed the grabber is actually really cool because each thing he was told by the previous victims was implemented in some way…he tripped the grabber with the cable… grabber fell into the hole bruce told him to dig…broke the grabbers ankle with the window gate…beat the grabber with the phone like robin said… and gave the dog the meat from the freezer vance mentioned. love that.

the hardest part about abusive parents, for me at least, at the time was hating them so much while loving them more than anything. those moments of genuine love and care mixed with anger and despair really screws with your head

so the reason the kids didn’t explain more was bc the parts that they are explaining is when they got killed which is why each kid tells him something different. some of the kids didn’t last as long as others. so like the kid who told him not to go upstairs probably tried to escape and got killed, where as Vance hopper probably lasted longer.

“Bro I would feel so disrespected if someone called me a fcking fartknocker” gdvejhfbhxh I laughed so hard 😭😭

I liked that they didn't give too much on why the grabber was kidnapping, in my opinion, it would have taken away from the character if he had motive. Enjoyed the reaction as usual!

I LOVED this movie, The actors that plays Finn And Gwen emoted so much emotion in their faces. They were phenomenal. 👏🏻 So talented!

I’m with you for most of it. That toilet cover is always one of the first things I think of as a weapon. That thing is heavy. Plus Finn was throwing pro level pitches, that kid can swing it.

Most of the complaints people have about the movie are the same you have, specially towards not exploring the Grabber's motives. BUT I like it that way. First off, the movie is based on a short story written by Joe Hill (Stephen King's son) and both father and son are known for not explaining too much of backstory for the supernatural stuff in their narratives (specially in short stories). And I like it because the unknown is sometimes better than explanations. We do have some hints about who is the Grabber: he is clearly a case of psychological disorder, with identity issues (He claim he isn't the one who killed the kids, and later on if you pay attention he acts differently depending on which mask and part of the mask he used). And to me the resolution is satisfying because although it dependend on Finney's journey to "stand up for himself", there was clearly a "good" supernatural force with a "geater plot" to stop the Grabber. He wouldn't get caught without Gwen's dreams, and also the key to Finney's success at the end were the little steps he took following the dead kids' instructions. EVERYTHING that he tried before paved the victory at the end: the hole on the ground, the wire, the fallen window grid, the knowledge of the locker's password and the meat in the freezer. So, Finney was actually the only one who could took him out BECAUSE he was the last one and had the information from ALL the kids before. And of course, the phone and the important information that Finn's arm is mint (strong enough to break a person's neck - a move that Robin did on the kid in the beginning, but without finishing it). So for me everything paid off at the end, even without an explanation of the supernatural mechanics and the motivations for the Grabber (which, for me, is not a problem).

The child actors in this movie literally made the whole thing

"Naughty boy" was basically saying he wanted him to be naughty to give a reason to beat him with the belt. Some pervs get a kick out of that.. Ugh. But that's why every time he wanted to do something "naughty" different victims stopped him.. (Going upstairs, etc) but another good review!!! #FreeRiiide 🥰😏

I feel the look for the Grabber in the final fight is realistic compare to his other appearance; his brother finding out but him in a rush to go downstairs, he look more casual because he was still playing the role of blending, he was to go downstairs to resolve things before he intended

Didn’t really think about this until now but the mom might of had dreams of her kids and the kidnapping and maybe dreams of what would’ve happened if he didn’t get out. It probably drove the mom crazy

This movie was great. I liked the concept. I liked Finney and the sister as a character. Ethan Hawke was amazing. I hope we get a sequel prequel so we learn more about the Grabber, because we don't know much about him. This gives me terrifier 2 vibes, not in the gore, but the supernatural elements between the siblings, of both movies.

One of my favourite horror movies of modern times. I read it as an exploration of generational trauma and abuse. For me, the black phone works as a metaphor for the extra sensory perception that abuse victims tend to develop. They specifically tuned in to read their surroundings, they can read their abuser and they can adapt their behavior in order to survive, it's like being in a constant state of alertness, very much like having psychic abilities or a sixth sense. It is strongly hinted that The Grabber was also a victim of childhood abuse, it's hinted that he was also down in the basement of the same house during childhood. From time to time, he heard the phone too. Just like an abuser may have their moments of self awareness or remorse. I believe that hearing a call from the black phone is acknowledgment and awareness of the trauma that has been passed down to you. The other boys could not hear the phone, simply because they did not have the same traumatic childhood and they weren't wired to receive the signals. The Grabber heard the phone but ignored it and eventualy stopped hearing it because he didn't acknowledge his trauma and as a result he continued the chain of abuse. Finny heard the phone. Answered the calls and learned from them, eventually using his knowledge as a weapon to overcome his abuser and free himself. The Grabbers background is mysterious but he gives us a few clues about his history. At one point the Grabber refers to Finny as Johnny. I like to think that this may be the grabber's real name. I also like to think that The Grabber may be re-enacting abuse that happened to him in his childhood home. The Grabber is constantly testing his victim, he gives Finn opportunities to defy him on order to administer punishment. The masks are also intriguing. He has a neuutral face, happy face and an unhappy face which he swaps out according to his mood. The happy face is almost playful. The unhappy face theatens violence. Learning to read the abusers face and adapt behavior is vital for abuse victims. The Grabber becomes hysterical when his mask is removed. I have a few theories as to why he wears the mask but but seems The Grabber feels comforted by having a mask which dictates his behavior, or feels more able to engage in violence and sadistic behavior if he is playing a role. I wonder if he is playing out the different sides of his own parent/guardian's personality, the playful and calmer parent vs the stern abuser in order to establish some kind of rules/logic begind their behaviour. This is pure speculation but I think it's interesting to think about the Grabber as both an abuser and a victim of abuse with unresolved trauma.

the "why" for the grabber is the same as any serial killer, we don't know why but we know he gets pleasure out of it, and from the theme of abusive parents, we can assume the grabber snuck up those same stairs and would get beaten and abused by his own parent as a kid (like most serial killers) as the "naughty boy" and recreating that in his killings, his brother ending up an addict instead, etc the signs are there and I love that they didn't spoonfeed any of it

I really wish they explored the different faces of his mask and what they are supposed to mean. I get that it’s left to interpretation but I wanted more

This is random but can I just say I love your accent.. lol it might not seem like a accent to you but I’m from Cali and it’s different then from out here lol, but love it 🤍 love watching your videos.

I loved how authentic the 70's vibe was. The little girl was an incredible actor and I hope to see her in more stuff. Overall a great movie!

They don't delve too deep I guess because it was based on a short story that didn't address a lot of things. They could've gone deeper when deciding to make it a feature film for sure, but I guess they wanted to keep it vague like the story.

I thought this movie was pretty solid and dark. I loved it!

Ik it would be great to have a backstory to the grabber but it’s done that way on purpose most times you don’t really get a backstory to a kidnapper or murderer in real life

Dude got brolic. He's now "Beefin Hawke"

Lmao the news anchor knows damn well them detectives ain’t break shit. Cops in the 80s were always so incompetent.😂

"Doing it for Robin, Doing it for Johnny" wth is Johnny haha

I had the same issues with this movie as you did. It’s one of the rare movies that could stand to be longer so they could flesh out The Grabber and the psychic stuff more

And I agree with the Grabber's final outfit, the shirt looks like he's going bowling... When I 1st heard about this movie I was excited then I heard the reception was mixed. Mostly positive, but a few people were thrown off because it was advertised as a horror film. When it's more of a psychological thriller with supernatural elements. When I finally got to see it the thumbnail on the site was of him in the "bowling shirt." And it made me hesitant to watch it. I'm glad I lowered my expectations though and knew it wasn't straight-up horror because I enjoyed it WAY more than I was expecting. The kids freaking killed it, and I can't wait to see the next one. I have no idea how they are going to continue with the story. I'm pretty sure Gwen and Finney will be returning for it, but I try not to look into things too deeply because I enjoy being surprised when going into films.

The demon scooby do…lol😂. Nice one.

Lol, so we learned you wouldn't have survived because you were Immediately going upstairs that first time.

Speaking of “Stranger Things”, Maya Hawke (Robin).. her Dad is the actor who plays the grabber Ethan Hawke. So a little fun fact I guess.

We're across the street and they didn't see the black van everybody's been looking for right in the driveway! OK 🤔

The story is about the kids not about the grabber, more of the victims story. Also the pieces are there for the grabber just not put together

The beginning was so wholesome 😂

There will be a 2nd one next year, I believe (2025). So they will probably delve more into his motivations in the next one.

This movie kinda gave a Phantasm vibe...if you have ever seen the Phantasm series, it's a must. They're all gems in their own right.

“Touched” meaning “touched in the head”- think of it on the same level as calling someone the R word or even crazy.

I loved this movie

Love your channel

Hi. Sorry if I repeat anyone as I haven't read all the comments but my take on the grabbers motivation is childhood trauma. MPD is shown wth the different masks, he said he spent time there and heard the phone and with his last mask, he was wearing an old fashioned dad type shirt that implied his dad doing the same things. Finny's dad being an abuser might be that common ground hey had. Idk...thats what I got out of it

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3:33 Back then that's how parents disciplined their children and kids were more respectful in those days and before as well. if I had been caught cheating on tests, skipping school, or stealing from a store, that was when I got the belt from my father.

I 100% agree with everything you said at the end of the movie.

Kinda reminds me of hush instead of dead kids it’s was I believe her moms voice going through all the options on how to survive

You know you're in for a bad day when late career Ethan Hawke rolls up in a black van 😂 Also this was a novella written by Stephen Kings son. I also do agree. I'd use the toilet lid cover rather than a phone. If it breaks, then you've got a jagged edge. Prison style shiv.

This is definitely based on the horror game Child's Street

This should teach parents to stop teaching your children to be helpful

I remeber being like 10-12 and at home life was shit i'd dream of mfs kidnapping me just to know if my family actually cared...

I was raised in the 70;s. My dad was a monster, and so were a lot of my friend's fathers/step fathers. But we weren't pussies!

One of the best horror movies of 2022

The Huntress...from DBD?!

I felt like Robin didn’t deserved to die he was a badass for his age and such a savior for saving Finn from the bullies I think if all the bullies died I could’ve cared less 😅

im more of a blunt force attack kind of guy. i feel like blunt force would be easier to down someone if you can get the head or even a knee

it was prob for there could be a black phone 2

I liked this movie for the most part but would have preferred if it weren't supernatural, but rather just a straight crime drama. Like Se7en, Zodiac, and Silence of the Lambs. I don't know what they could have done differently to take the place of the supernatural elements, but that kind of took me out of it a little, once it became a ghost story of sorts. Maybe instead of receiving ghost calls on the phone, he could have just found clues from when the other victims were in there and pieced together what they did when they were in there, and the sister could have put clues together from the outside herself. I dunno. Still a good movie though.

yeah this and Nope didn't do much for mel

Their dad in this movie is a piece of crap I don't care what anybody says.

I liked at 666 🧍🏾‍♀️

You need to watch Barbarian