Looks genuinely creepy, however Blumhouse has to stop showing the whole freaking movie in the trailers!

They literally showed the whole movie in almost 3 mins.

I think what made this movie so enjoyable for me was the fact that the characters are actually smart and not the common horror movie character type. I was genuinely so happy when both Fin and Gwen made smart decisions instead if making dumb ones that could've gotten them killed. Spoilers ahead, don't read if you somehow haven't watched it yet. Everything Fin did was just smart in general but I really gotta applaud Gwen because when she found the house, she got back up and rushed home to call the police. In a different horror movie, she would've barged in by herself. So props to The Black Phone!

One of the best horror-thriller with an emotional touch. This movie is quite unique cuz it's horror-thriller where there are both a serial killer and ghosts. I like how the story isn't just about making people scared or feeling goosebumps but it also has character development and a family story which you can relate to. There are several touching moments which makes the movie stand out from the rest of this genre. Also love the performances by both the siblings actors. I swear once you get to the part where the boy is kidnapped, you'll be hooked to your seat.

"Would you like to see a magic trick?" "Does it involve a pencil?" "No." "Then, I'm all in!"

Decent movie for a three minute runtime. Apparently there'll be an extended version in cinemas, too. Not sure what else they could add, though.

ok so I have some theory about Finn's mother. so we know how Gwen has those dreams and how it is shown that her mother experienced the same thing, and it's likely it was passed on to her. well I seen another theory that it also sort of passed on to Finn, and that's what allowed him to talk to the other victims, because he asked Billy did the phone ring for any of them, and he said that it rang, but none of them heard it, implying that the ghost kids tried to save the others, but they weren't able to communicate with the dead, unlike Finn. billy also mentions that the grabber himself hears it too, but pretends not to, so if this theory is correct, how can the grabber hear it? well (and this is just a theory) if you look at Gwen's dreams and Finn ability to communicate with the dead, they all relate back to the grabber. Gwen has dreams about the grabbers victims, and Finn can talk to them, so there must be some connection. and also, the grabbers really name is Albert Shaw, and in the books, Finn's full name is Finn Shaw, not Finn Blake. maybe Blake is his fathers name, and his mother's is Shaw, meaning that she is related to the grabber, most likely a sister, because the it's never mentioned in the movie (I haven't actually read the book yet lol) that he has any other family other than Max, but he still proably does. so if Finn's mother is the grabbers sister, and she has the dreams, and the grabber can hear the phone, it's probably either started with them or was passed down to them. max may be able to do something too, but it might be somewhat traumatising so he dulls it with drugs, kinda like Klaus from the umbrella academy. and to be honest all of them probably have some trauma, proably to do with whoever raised them. like you don't just raise kids and one grows up to be a drug addict, one grows up to be a killer and also (if my theory is right) one kills themselves. it's also mentioned that the grabber has lived in his house since he was a kid, and is familiar with the phone and how it doesn't work, ok it's really late I'm just gonna finish this tomorrow sorry for any spelling mistakes

One of the best movies I’ve seen in a while. The acting, the story, it’s sooo good

Looks like a really good movie but dang yall giving so much away in the trailer... please stop doing that!

Usually when they give away the movie like this there’s a huge twist. And Ethan Hawke doesn’t usually do a crappy script

My absolute favorite movie of all time! Ethan Hawke was electrifyingly SCARY and the kid who played Finny and the kid who played Gwenny absolutely KILLED IT! Every actor in this film killed it! 10 out of 10! BRILLIANT!!! 👏 👏 👏

What everyone is missing about the movie and the kids is... the daughter has visions (like her mother did) and dreams about events that come true. But Finny the brother... can talk to spirits. The boys the Grabber killed can communicate with him because he too has that gift from his mother. They just got different versions of her gifts. Gwen has visions...Finny can see the spirits

Something about this is touching. The scene where the boy is practicing hitting with the phone and the ghost is there with him was pretty cool, but for some reason the idea that these kids were there to walk him through and help him succeed where they failed really hit hard. It was like they were his guardian angels.

If I was personally charge of making this trailer, I would have kept the concept of the kids behind the phone out of the trailer. The main kid getting kidnapped by a magician with a girl getting dreams to help him is already an idea that captures attention. The kids behind the phone could have been a neat twist.

Best Thriller/Jump Scare movie I've seen in years! Now please don't Mess it up by making a sequel or a damn prequel! That was lightning in a bottle! The story telling, the character development, All of it was Kick Ass!!! ❤

When Robin said “…and I won’t be coming home either”, I almost cried

This trailer showed basically the whole film. Bravo!

This trailer saved me 10 bucks. It was like a free movie.

Kudos to the kids in this movie. Great acting, even those with smaller roles. 👏

A suspense thriller . I cried ,laughed, and routed for the kids. Movie was great. I was on the edge of my seat and the last telephone entire scene ran chills through my body. The villain was creepy / scary/ and played his role intensely with agonizing sadistic terror. Momentarily I felt I couldn’t take the movie because some times it felt slow but picked right back up. A roller coaster ride. Every time the phone rang my chest was beating . Every time something didn’t work for Finney my palms sweat and I’d feel like I was there in the basement with him. All the kids were convincing and did some good acting. The end is satisfying to watch and I would have like to see the cops be less of idiots. The cops suspicion through out was really low of the sadistic actor brother. This movie had me too much on the edge , very wild and my emotions were on a roller coaster ride .

Ethan Hawke and the child actors really raised the film to a higher level, especially the sister knocked it out of the park. One point in the film I really didn't know whether she was getting beat up for real by her dad or whether it was acting, because that was some of the most realistic crying I have ever seen.

Imagine if the trailer just shows him captured, answering a phone that was shown to not be connected, and then looking at the captor before the trailer ends. But no, they show the whole fucking movie

A MASTERPIECE.Something many people didnt understand is that the 2 siblings have psychic powers, and they didnt know it till something of life or death happened, the guy can talk to the dead, and the girl have premonition abilities, mix this with a seven/zodiac thriller film, holistic plot and u got this masterpiece.

One of the best performances Ethan Hawke has ever given. He was terrifying every time he was on screen.

I feel like the trailer wants us to believe this is the entire movie… but something tells me there’s going to be so much more.

This trailer feels like it’s 3 hours long.

i watched this movie last night, and no regrets. i’m into horror movies. this is the best horror movie yet. kidnapping is my biggest fear, but this was such a good movie

Just finished watching it. FANTASTIC!!!! Must watch. The suspense, the horror, the thrill..... 10/10

It definitely feels like the IT story, with a bit of normalcy in the villain

Ethan Hawks is easily one of the most consistent actors working today hes got range and almost always chooses great scripts and I feel like he generally doesn’t get a enough credit. His performance in First Reformed is one of the most convincing of the last decade imo

I really enjoyed this movie! It was very well played and written and all the actors did such a great job playing the roles

That crying scene was crazy

This looks like a pretty interesting movie. It's a shame the trailer gave away too much.

It was looking pretty cool. I thought the dead kids speaking to him was a big spoiler, but then it it got even bigger when the trailer walked us through the escape plan.

This film was the best horror, suspense film I have seen in quite some time. I like how they didn't give Ethan Hawke's character The Grabber any backstory so you wonder why he did what he did. I imagine he was abused by his father in the same basement and his name was Johnny because he called Finny "Johnny" when he first put Finny in the basement. The young actors in this brilliant film were the standouts. Mason Thames who plays Finney reminds of of a combination of a young Tom Holland, a young Heath Ledger and a young River Phoenix. Thames has the good looks, stoic charm and acting skills that will take him places in the future. Madeleine Mcgraw who plays Gwen reminds me of a young Angelina Jolie with her combination of grace, strength and dramatic acting skills that will take her places in the future. I wish them both much happiness and success.

For a movie like this, this trailer has given away too much.

imagine picking up the phone and you hear "Hello, We've been trying to reach you about your cars extended warranty"

the kid actors in this are incredibly - some of the best acting I've seen from child actors in a long time. Incredible movie. Drags a bit in the middle but the ending is great.

Just watched the movie. It has a lot to offer. Specially these kids acting is amazing. 3 mins isn’t enough. Highly recommended!!

I HAVE SEEN THOUSANDS OF HORROR FILMS BUT THIS ONE WAS SOMTHING ELSE,MY FRIENDS DID RECOMENDED ME THIS MOVIE BUT I NEVER CARED TO WATCH AND AFTER ONE YEAR OF ITS RELEASE I WACHED IT NOW AND JUST CAME TO SAY THAT. UNIVERSAL PICTURES IN MY OPINION THIS WAS THE BEST MOVIE I HAVE SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE AND THANKYOU FOR SUCH A AMAZING MOVIE

So basically he can see the ghost of the kids, her sister has powers, and they help the main character to escape. The whole movie damn

Remember a time when trailers were not condensed versions of films that gave away most of the plot points?

I love this movie. The friendships he had with his friend. The bond btw siblings and the most moving part , the relationship she has with Jesus. Prayer works

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time. The actors, especially the child actors, did an amazing job. Ethan Hawke was scary in this movie. He really transformed into a monster 😃. Loved it! So glad it’s now playing on Peacock. I can watch it over and over again.

Mike Flanagan himself praised this movie, but warned the hardcore horror fans not to expect the jumpscares and chills that one would expect from Sinister.

How did no one figure out that this guy was the Grabber? They really needed the intervention of an 11 year old and ghosts to figure out it's the rusty van top hat man with the open tab at the Party Store?

Acabo de terminar de verla. Es genial. La actuacion de la nena y del nene son geniales, se merecen un oscars los dos!! que buena peli

Watched this movie last night with my husband. Thank the Lord we have Ethan Hawk, David Arquette and the writers and producers of this movie in Hollywood. Take the lead on great films. Please keep making them. Ya'll are taking the place of those already gone. The next or already top dogs in Hollywood. Please keep up the phenomenal work!🥰🤩❤🙏 We'll be watching your next great flicks!

1st golden rule to all kids is this: "ADULTS NEVER NEED HELP FROM CHILDREN."

When a movie is made by the director of Sinister, Doctor Strange and Emily Rose, you'd know this one's legit.

watched with my dad last night. honestly one of my favorite horror/thriller films now!! with minimal gore they still managed to get me feeling the creeps. one of the shots of the (SPOILERS) dead kids, the one hanging upside down.. man. that had me actually scared and i watch these types of movies all the time!! a really well done movie. clean storyline, about as original as you can get nowadays. i like the inclusion that the grabber could also hear the phone. It was brutal satisfaction to see Finny come out victorious and reunite with his sister.

Spoilers This movie competently encapsulates both aspects of horror and mystery. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the way they’ve illustrated Finney’s character, his ability to communicate with the dead being the key to his success as he barely survives death itself through the phone calls. The directors nailed it with the chilling story on how the children’s harrowing experience was used as a learning tool to help Finney merely survive death with messages sought from those that didn’t make it. Every glimmer of hope and light traced at the end of the tunnel as the boy gradually progresses conveys so much suspense as the film make initiates desperation from the audience for the boy to make it through. Absolutely loved the heart touching moment with Finney at the end on the phone with Robert invigorating Vinnie’s courage and bravery to defeat the grabber. Not to mention Gwen’s ability to envision how the kids become captured through the depiction of dreams, very genius story telling from the directors. Wish we had more movies like this, I highly recommend this film.

I have a feeling this will be more psychological than traditional horror.

I'll take "trailers that literally play the whole movie" for 500, Alex

The child actors (especially the siblings Gwenny & Finney) did astonishing work!

It is a good movie. Suspenseful, creepy, few jump scares. What makes it better is the creativity of it. Everything adds up and leads up to something. You find yourself trying to figure out how to escape with the character as if you were with them yourself. If you are a fan of those old escape room computer games on the early days of the web, (when newgrounds, mofunzone, and addicting games was the best) you’d probably enjoy this.

Ah this point, EVERY TRAILER being released, pretttyyy much tells us the ENTIRE plot💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

If "IT" was real. The balloons, kid victims, the rain/raincoat, demonized villian...come on!

This movie was good. It literally felt like I was back in that time too, as that was the time I grew up in. Very realistic, those kids were amazing actors. I love how the spirits helped him and more. You just have to watch this awesome movie!

This movie was FANTASTIC I gotta say one of the best I've seen in a while. I'm not a big fan of horror but this movie was seriously crazy! The child actors did great and I like how this shows other problems than kidnapping, like bullying, abuse, and so much other stuff. Great movie 10/10 recommend!

Too many trailers are setup like highlights of a film rather than an independent project entirely where the objective is less about impressing and more about peaking an audience's curiosity. I know that sounds obvious, right, but this whole trailer should've ended at the 1:38 mark, right after the boy picks up the phone and says "Hello?". At that point, we already know the phone isn't plugged in. We know what's happening is at least partly surreal or imagined, so why go all the way and show a whole group of ghost kids complete with a training montage? Now anyone who's seen this trailer will basically go into the film having already watched the entire storyboard in HD.

If I was the antagonist and I notice that the kid seemd to be getting help from a magic phone. I'd consider putting him in a different room.

A very nice movie. Played by the actors in a stunning way. There is a bright feature for Mr.Finn if you ask me. A mesmerizing persona. If he stays acting i think we will have another brilliant actor :)

When he shouts hang up the phone now ! Sounds like Tom Cruise 🤣

BLUMHOUSE: "Here's our new trailer for The Black Phone". CHANDLER BING: "Can you SHOW me any more of the movie!?"

When the trailer pretty much shows you the whole movie.

I forgot how absolutely good this movie was & if u haven't seen it yet, please do. U'll tear up at the end. It didn't look forced & the story builds up really really nice. 12/10 movie.

This definitely an honorable mention, as far as my favorite films of 2022 are concerned. I still remember seeing it in theaters!

I wonder what happens in this movie.

I have so much love and respect for Scott Derrickson’s work. This is looking to be his best yet.

I wasn’t sure about this movie when it first came out, but my mom and I decided to check it out when it became available for streaming. It’s my all-time favorite movie now. Ethan Hawke did and amazing job of course, as did Mason and Madeline (Finney and Gwen).

There’s a possibility for a prequel or spin offs. The mother’s past. The Grabber backstory. But I doubt it could surpass this one. It’s so good.

Just watched this movie in theatre and it was absolutely fantastic! Nostalgia, friendship, a few amazing scares, intense stranger danger theme, a round story with no loose ends. 10/10 would recommend watching! And don’t keep your popcorn on your lap bc you will throw it 🥲

I feel like this would be an AMAZING horror game if it was made by the right people!!!!

english: my favorite movie. it immerses you in the story in an incredible way, it's not a horror, but a suspense, it leaves you curious until the end and it has some scares, but nothing too much. Ethan's performance (grabber) is impeccable, and Mason Thames (finney) has become my idol, this boy has a lot of potential for his age. the recording is great, they record everything from every possible angle, which makes the film even better. what i'm seeing is a lot of people saying that the trailer showed the whole movie, i saw it in the cinema and, believe me, it doesn't. so watch it before you judge, you won't regret it. portuguese: meu filme favorito. ele te imerge no conto de uma forma incrivel, não é um terror, e sim um suspense, ele te deixa curioso pro fim e tem sim alguns sustos, mas nada demais. a atuação do Ethan (grabber) é impecável, e o Mason Thames (finney) se tornou meu idolo, esse garoto tem muito potencial pra sua idade. a gravação é otima, eles gravam tudo em todos os angulos possiveis, o que deixa o filme ainda melhor. o que eu estou vendo são muitas pessoas dizendo que o trailer mostrou o filme todo, eu vi ele no cinema e, acreditem, não mostra. então assistam ele antes de julgarem, não vão se arrepender.

A year later I’m discovering this trailer and not 1 dislike? Apparently I need to watch this movie.

Blumhouse + Ethan Hawke + Me wanting to see a magic trick = I'm sold

Cop: "Was it the man with the black balloons?" Girl: "..." Girl: "Yes." Cop: "OMG HOW DID SHE KNOW?!"

Give the director an Oscar! Great job Scott Derickson

I was excited for this movie but didn’t watch it in theaters because I felt like the trailer showed too much. I finally watched it last night, it was definitely worth the watch. Incredibly good acting on everyone’s part 🙏

The Grabber: wanna see a magic trick? Joker: this is a man of culture

Ethan Hawke is a seriously underrated actor. Sinister was one of his best performances and an overall heart/gut wrenching scary movie. I hope this one doesn’t disappoint and hopefully will have a positive impact on the horror genre

The kids were amazing in this. Also Ethan's portrayal is amazing.

After watching the trailer, I thought the movie would be kind of corny lol. But to my surprise- it was actually really good, and quite dark and gloomy/sad. The young actors did an amazinggg job as well; I actually felt their emotions. 9/10- easily one of the best movie I’ve watched in 2022.

Everybody is saying that the trailer is basically a recap of the movie, but I think that they wanted to do that. I have a feeling there’s gonna be more to this then it shows. It’s like…. A trick.

It's ironic that Hawke says, "Wanna see a magic trick?" because that's the problem with 3-minute trailers. Audiences want to know just enough to pique their curiosity, just like wanting to see a magician. Instead, a 3-minute trailer shows us the magician, shows us the trick, and explains to us how they performed the trick.

One of the best movies I have watched recently. 10/10

Looks like a great movie, trailer gives away most of it though. You can tell what’ll happen and kinda makes me loose the urge to watch the full film after seeing these 3 minutes.

The fact that they basically show you the entire movie and spoil the ending just goes to show how little respect most hollywood studios have for the intelligence of their audiences. Perhaps they are right to think so considering the state of this country.

Low and behold, it’s already 1 year old!!! Maybe a couple things don't get resolved and could've used more expanding but the rest of the film is smoothly edited, well-filmed as far as the camera moves, and full of suspense The ending is definitely my favorite part with everything coming together The child actors are not big names but they give a lot of life to these siblings Ethan Hawke gives a truly terrifying performance as this villain And with the 1970s vibe it's not reveling in the time period but still feels very modern considering a horrific incident like this can happen in real life Derrickson still has his passion for low budget horror but also adding in some supernatural ingredients It's more of the actual humans that turn out to be monsters that comes off much scarier

I’m so glad I paused the trailer. The movie was good and even got me emotional which is rare and unusual because that hardly happens. 9/10, fun to watch with the family.

For everyone saying that “it shows the whole movie in the trailer”, surprisingly, it didn’t. I was caught off guard multiple times when I watched it in theaters

Note: never come be in arm's reach of a stranger, also if you see a black van that says abracadabra- RUN

One of the scariest scenes when he was waiting for him first time with the belt to go up stairs

This could possibly be the movie that puts Ethan in the forefront. His movies are a hit or miss but this is going to be insane!

Thanks for showing the whole movie in this trailer

That scene of him holding the belt waiting for him was so terrifying Although a bit of backstory into the grabber would have been great

This movie was creepy killer sensational! A thriller with heart no doubt. They replicate the 1970's look and feel perfectly! Bravo on a film well made!

Ethan Hawke is such an excellent actor. Looks like he’s giving one hell of a disturbingly creepy performance in this one

I actually have high hopes for this. Ethan Hawke looks like he’s gonna kill this role!