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Black Phone 2: Siblings Confront Trauma and Family Secrets

10/2/2025

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Story summary

Universal Pictures releases Black Phone 2 on October 17, directed by Scott Derrickson.
Ethan Hawke reprises The Grabber, tormenting Finn and his sister Gwen; the original grossed $160 million worldwide.
Finn, now 17, struggles with trauma as Gwen, 15, receives calls.
The siblings pursue Alpine Lake, a winter camp linked to their family's past, and the film features Demián Bichir.

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Story summary

Universal Pictures releases Black Phone 2 on October 17, directed by Scott Derrickson.
Ethan Hawke reprises The Grabber, tormenting Finn and his sister Gwen; the original grossed $160 million worldwide.
Finn, now 17, struggles with trauma as Gwen, 15, receives calls.
The siblings pursue Alpine Lake, a winter camp linked to their family's past, and the film features Demián Bichir.