The Black Phone

The Black Phone* (2021) follows Finney Shaw, a shy thirteen-year-old boy who is abducted by a notorious serial killer known as The Grabber and imprisoned in a soundproof basement. While searching for a way to escape, Finney begins receiving mysterious phone calls from the killer’s previous victims, whose spirits offer guidance to help him survive. Blending supernatural horror with psychological suspense, the film explores themes of courage, trauma, resilience, and the enduring power of hope in the face of unimaginable fear.