Review of Black Phone 2
The horror sequel Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson, takes place in 1982, four years after the events of the original film. Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw reprise their roles to fight The Grabber in this Universal chiller.
The story unfolds in a snowy Christian holiday camp in rural Colorado, expanding the horizons from the original's dingy Denver basement. However, the narrative remains focused on the same elements that worked well in the first film, including the unsettling menace of a child killer and a beyond-the-grave plotline with special effects.
The narrative stays tightly focused on the elements that worked so well in the first film.
- Director: Scott Derrickson
- Runtime: 114 minutes
- Release date: October 15
Despite its creepy fun, the film proves to be an exercise in diminishing returns, retreading familiar ground. Author's summary: Horror sequel with familiar elements.