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: Audiences gave it a B+ grade , citing Ethan Hawke’s performance and the Blumhouse branding as primary reasons for attending.

The Black Phone was a major success for Blumhouse and Universal, significantly outperforming its budget. Black Phone

The film's "solid" foundation comes from award-winning source material and real-life inspirations. : Audiences gave it a B+ grade ,

: Critics on Common Sense Media describe it as a "solid, visceral thriller" but warn of intense themes including child abduction, physical abuse, and strong language. Production & Inspiration Black Phone

: While fictional, the villain was partially patterned after real-life serial killer John Wayne Gacy .