"Given the closed finale of Scott Derrickson's "The Black Phone," it seemed a horror hit that was unlikely to produce a sequel but Derrickson and co-writer C. Robert Cargill topped that original with this clever follow-up, a movie inspired by both the "Nightmare on Elm Street" franchise and the cult classic "Curtains," among others. Ethan Hawke's Grabber has been reimagined as a Freddy Krueger figure, a boogeyman haunting the dreams of Finney and Gwen as they try to uncover the truth about his early crimes."
"On a relatively low budget ($30 million), "Black Phone 2" has made over $130 million worldwide, meaning that a third film could be on the way. Until then, check out this strong Universal release that includes both an exclusive commentary and deleted scenes. Special Features FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR/CO-WRITER/PRODUCER SCOTT DERICKSON DELETED SCENES DIALED IN: THE CAST OF BLACK PHONE 2 - Get to know the actors whose creative decisions and personal connections breathe life into a wide range of characters."
Black Phone 2 reimagines Ethan Hawke's Grabber as a Freddy Krueger–like boogeyman who haunts the dreams of Finney and Gwen as they investigate his early crimes. The sequel draws inspiration from Nightmare on Elm Street and Curtains while delivering visceral stunts, prosthetic work, and dreamlike settings. Produced for about $30 million, the film has grossed over $130 million worldwide, increasing chances of a third installment. The Universal Blu-ray/DVD release includes a director commentary, deleted scenes, cast featurettes, and behind-the-scenes features showcasing stunts, prosthetics, and set design. Boogie Nights brought Paul Thomas Anderson mainstream acclaim and earned three Oscar nominations.
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