Scott Derrickson confirms Black Phone 2 is now filming

Director Scott Derrickson has confirmed that filming has begun on The Black Phone 2, the sequel to his Joe Hill adaptation Back in 2021, Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, and director Scott Derrickson brought us an adaptation of the Joe Hill short story The Black Phone (check out our review HERE) that appeared to tell a complete story that would … Read more

Demián Bichir joins the cast of The Black Phone 2

Demián Bichir has signed on to The Black Phone 2, the sequel to Scott Derrickson’s supernatural horror starring Ethan Hawke. Deadline reports that Demián Bichir is set to join the cast of The Black Phone 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Scott Derrickson’s supernatural horror movie. Exactly who Demián Bichir will play in The Black … Read more

Dave Bautista is finally getting phone calls about starring in his first romantic comedy

Dave Bautista says he’s developing some rom-com ideas after getting phone calls asking him to embrace the genre. Dave Bautista, whose latest action comedy The Killer’s Game comes to theaters this Friday, is ready to make hearts go pitter-pat by starring in a romantic comedy. In the past, Bautista questioned if he was “too unattractive” … Read more

Locarno Film Festival 2024: By the Stream, Toxic, Drowning Dry, When the Phone Rang | Festivals & Awards

Even with these petty battles, the country house is serene, and the two families appear to genuinely care for each other. So when tragedy strikes at the lake, Tomas playfully throws Ernesta’s niece in the lake, only to see her disappear in the water—it pierces through the film’s breezy rhythm. From that moment on, “Drowning … Read more

Anthony Michael Hall talks final phone call with John Hughes + His New Projects

Anthony Michael Hall talks about John Candy being on his final phone call with John Hughes as well as other insights into his 45-year career. It’s hard not to think of the 80s without thinking of Anthony Michael Hall. From Sixteen Candles to The Breakfast Club to Weird Science, he was part of many all-time … Read more

The Black Phone 2 Release Date Revealed for Blumhouse Horror Sequel

The Black Phone 2 release date has been revealed for Universal and Blumhouse‘s sequel to the 2021 horror movie. Variety revealed that The Black Phone 2 is set to release in theaters on Friday, June 27, 2025. According to the outlet, the studios describe the upcoming sequel as the “launch of a sinister new franchise.” … Read more

The Black Phone 2: Could a Sequel Work?

Universal and Blumhouse are currently developing a sequel to The Black Phone – and we’re trying to figure out how that would work. Director Scott Derrickson’s adaptation of the Joe Hill short story The Black Phone was well-received by critics and the general audience alike. 83% of the reviews listed on Rotten Tomatoes are positive, … Read more

The Black Phone 2: Could it work?

Universal and Blumhouse are currently developing a sequel to The Black Phone – and we’re trying to figure out how that would work. Director Scott Derrickson’s adaptation of the Joe Hill short story The Black Phone was well-received by critics and the general audience alike. 83% of the reviews listed on Rotten Tomatoes are positive, … Read more

Drake Bell Blames Disappearance on Cell Phone

Former Nickelodeon child star turned musician Drake Bell has had a storied career. That’s why there was so much concern over him going missing. Bell went missing for a bit on Wednesday night. Specifically, he was reported “missing and endangered” by the Daytona Beach Police Department. Bell was found the next day. The Daytona Beach … Read more