Never talk to strangers.
The Premise
Finney Blake, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Supernatural Horror, The Black Phone taps into fundamental fears. The 6.9/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of mask, small town, child abuse continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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