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The Grabber is back from beyond the grave, and he’s ready for revenge in Black Phone 2, coming this October from director Scott Derrickson and co-writer C. Robert Cargill.

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As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, the headstrong 15-year-old Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake.

Determined to solve the mystery and end the torment for both her and her brother, Gwen persuades Finn to visit the camp during a winter storm. There, she uncovers a shattering intersection between The Grabber and her own family’s history. Together, she and Finn must confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine.

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Watch the New Trailer for M3GAN 2.0: "The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back. And this time she’s not alone.

The original creative team behind that phenomenon—led by horror titans James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse and director Gerard Johnstone—reboot an all-new wild chapter in A.I. mayhem with M3GAN 2.0.

Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN’s creator Gemma (Allison Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of A.I. Meanwhile, Gemma’s niece Cady (Violet McGraw), now 14, has become a teenager, rebelling against Gemma’s overprotective rules.

Unbeknownst to them, the underlying tech for M3GAN has been stolen and misused by a powerful defense contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia, the ultimate killer infiltration spy.

Universal has released the first official trailer for Scott Derrickson's Black Phone 2, which will pick up the story four years after the events of the 2021 blockbuster.

As per the synopsis, the film will see The Grabber (Ethan Hawke) make his chilling return, from beyond the grave, to seek out his vengeance against Finn (Mason Thames) and it sounds like things will be getting even more personal this time around as the sinister villain sets his sights on Gwen (Madeleine McGraw).

The Black Phone was a major box office success that arrived in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, and ultimately grossed $161.4 million globally on an estimated $16-18 million production budget, which made greenlighting a sequel a relatively easy decision. It was also a pretty well received original horror film, boasting a healthy 81% Certified Fresh certification on review aggregator RottenTomatoes.

The sequel stars Ethan Hawke (Training Day; Before Sunrise...

Universal Pictures has revealed the official trailer and poster for the highly anticipated sequel Black Phone 2, which is set to open in theaters on October 17.

Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber. But true evil transcends death … and the phone is ringing again.

Four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke returns to the most sinister role of his career as The Grabber seeks vengeance on Finn (Mason Thames) from beyond the grave by menacing Finn’s younger sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw).

As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, the headstrong 15-year-old Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake.

Determined to solve the mystery and end the torment for both her and her brother, Gwen persuades Finn to...

Derrickson promete una segunda entrega más aterradora y gráfica. © Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures ha compartido el primer tráiler y póster de Black Phone 2, la segunda entrega del thriller de Blumhouse de 2021, que está dirigido nuevamente por Scott Derrickson.

En Black Phone 2, han pasado cuatro años desde que Finn (Mason Thames), entonces un niño de 13 años, matara al hombre que le había secuestrado, convirtiéndose en el único superviviente de El Raptor (Ethan Hawke). Pero el mal trasciende la muerte… y el teléfono suena de nuevo. El Raptor quiere vengarse desde la tumba de Finn, que ya ha cumplido 17 años, y escoge como objetivo a Gwen (Madeleine McGraw), su hermana pequeña, una adolescente de 15 años con mucho carácter, que empieza a recibir llamadas de un teléfono negro en sueños, acompañadas de inquietantes visiones de algo o alguien acechando a tres chicos en el campamento de invierno de Alpine Lake. Decidida...

Universal and Blumhouse have released the first trailer for Black Phone 2, confirming the horror sequel will open in cinemas on 17 October. Returning writer-director Scott Derrickson reunites with co-writer C. Robert Cargill for the follow-up to their 2022 breakout hit, which grossed over $160 million worldwide and became one of Blumhouse’s most profitable titles of the decade. This time, the terror extends beyond the grave, with Ethan Hawke reprising his chilling role as The Grabber.

Set four years after the events of the original, Black Phone 2 finds Finn (Mason Thames), now 17, struggling with life after his traumatic escape from the sadistic abductor. While he tries to move forward, his younger sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) becomes the target of a new wave of horrors, as the mysterious black phone begins to ring again, this time, in her dreams.

As Gwen receives disturbing visions involving a trio of boys being hunted at...

Photo Credit: Universal Pictures Four years ago, Finn escaped the terrifying clutches of The Grabber, becoming the sole survivor of a nightmare. But some evil just won’t stay buried… and the phone is ringing once more! Universal Pictures and Blumhouse are bringing back the chilling phenomenon with Black Phone 2, and it’s set to haunt theaters on October 17th. Four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke returns to his most sinister role as The Grabber, now seeking vengeance from beyond the grave. His new target? Finn’s (Mason Thames) younger sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw). As Finn, now 17, grapples with the trauma of his past, the headstrong 15-year-old Gwen starts receiving disturbing calls from the black phone in her dreams, showing her visions of boys being stalked at a remote winter camp called Alpine Lake. Driven to solve the mystery and end the torment, Gwen convinces Finn to join her...

Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames reprise their roles from the 2022 horror hit The Black Phone, in Black Phone 2. The trailer shows The Grabber is back seeking vengeance, even though Finn is sure he died. “You, of all people, should know that dead is just a word,” says the masked killer.

In addition to Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames, the sequel’s cast includes Oscar nominee Demián Bichir (The Nun), Arianna Rivas (A Working Man), Miguel Mora (The Black Phone), and Jeremy Davies. Maev Beaty (Beau is Afraid) and Graham Abbey (Under the Banner of Heaven) also star.

Mason Thames and Ethan Hawke in ‘Black Phone 2’ (Photo © 2025 Universal Studios)

“Four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke returns to the most sinister role of his career as The Grabber seeks vengeance on Finn (Thames) from beyond the grave by menacing Finn’s younger sister, Gwen. As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity,...

Netflix isn’t the only studio dropping surprise content on fans this weekend. On Sunday evening during the Ccxp Festival in Mexico City, Blumhouse revealed a chilling trailer and poster for The Black Phone 2, the sequel to Scott Derrickson’s 2021 horror film starring Ethan Hawke as The Grabber, a child serial killer with a mysterious phone in the basement of the prison where he keeps his victims.

Based on a short story by Joe Hill, The Black Phone is centered on Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy who 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 ensuring that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.

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Blumhouse is throwing a horror quinceanera for the ages today at Ccxp Mexico, one of the world’s largest pop culture festivals celebrating movies, TV series, games, comics and more. Founder and CEO Jason Blum takes the stage in Mexico City to mark the company’s 15th anniversary and unveil a slate of updates, exclusive footage and surprise reveals.

First in their reveals is the trailer for Black Phone 2.

Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber. But true evil transcends death … and the phone is ringing again.

Four-time Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke returns to the most sinister role of his career as The Grabber seeks vengeance on Finn (Mason Thames) from beyond the grave by menacing Finn’s younger sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw).

As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, the headstrong 15-year-old Gwen begins receiving calls...

Death is never the end in the world of The Black Phone, and that means Ethan Hawke’s villain The Grabber isn’t done just yet. He’s back and he’s seeking bloody vengeance in director Scott Derrickson’s Black Phone 2, and you can watch the icy cold official trailer below.

“Did you think our story was over? You of all people know that dead is just a word,” The Grabber tells Finney Blake (Mason Thames) in the trailer. “Vengeance… is… mine.”

Black Phone 2 opens in theaters on October 17 from Blumhouse and Universal.

Here’s the official synopsis…

“Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber. But true evil transcends death … and the phone is ringing again.

“Four-time Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke returns to the most sinister role of his career as The Grabber seeks vengeance on...

Blumhouse has revealed the first poster and trailer for its highly-anticipated sequel to its hit horror thriller The Black Phone. The news was revealed Sunday at the Ccxp Festival in Mexico City. Scott Derrickson returns to direct Black Phone 2, the sequel to the supernatural horror film that grossed $161M globally. Four-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke returns to the most sinister role of his career as The Grabber seeks vengeance on Finn (Mason Thames) from beyond the grave by menacing Finn’s younger sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw).

The cast includes Oscar nominee Demián Bichir as the supervisor of the camp, Arianna Rivas as his niece, Miguel Mora as the brother of one of The Grabber’s victims, and Jeremy Davies, returning as Finn and Gwen’s father, Terrence.

Black Phone 2 Poster Courtesy of Blumhouse

Other new cast members include Maev Beaty and Graham Abbey. The pic is written...

Stars: Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Luke Kirby, Sarah Silverman, Jennifer Podemski, Diane D’Aquila, Vanessa Carter, Graham Abbey | Written and Directed by Sarah Polley

Opening on a soft focus into a kitchen, Margot (Michelle Williams) is busy baking something. While the light shining through the window gives the scene a cosy feeling, this seemingly perfect scenario is contrasted by the unsatisfied look on the lead’s face. Writer/Director Sarah Polley uses this interesting opening to draw viewers into Take This Waltz and question what has resulted in the unfolding scenario.

While she is abroad for work, freelance writer Margot makes a charming connection with artist and rickshaw driver, Daniel (Luke Kirby). She is upfront about being married to Lou (Seth Rogen), her loving husband of five years, although the momentary spark is troubled by the revelation that Daniel lives across the street from the couple.

A lesser film would have...

On the JoBlo Movies YouTube channel, we will be posting one full movie every day of the week, giving viewers the chance to watch them entirely free of charge. Today’s Free Movie of the Day is the true crime “dramedy” Casino Jack, which first premiered in 2010 and stars Kevin Spacey as the title character. You can watch it over on the YouTube channel linked above, or you can just watch it in the embed at the top of this article.

Directed by George Hickenlooper from a screenplay written by Norman Snider, Casino Jack has the following synopsis: A hot shot Washington DC lobbyist and his protégé go down hard as their schemes to peddle influence lead to corruption and murder.

Spacey is joined in the cast by Barry Pepper, Kelly Preston, Jon Lovitz, Rachelle Lefevre, Graham Greene, Ruth Marshall, Hannah Endicott-Douglas, John Robinson, Jason Weinberg, Spencer Garrett, Yok Come Ho,...

We have an exclusive TV spot and four new photos for Magnolia Pictures' upcoming romantic comedy Take This Waltz, starring Seth Rogen and Michelle Williams. Sarah Polley directs this wild look at Margot (Michelle Williams), a housewife who is suddenly attracted to her new neighbor (Luke Kirby), despite being happily married to Lou (Seth Rogen). Take a look at this video, and click on the photos to access our gallery.

Take This Waltz - Exclusive TV Spot

When Margot (Michelle Williams), 28, meets Daniel (Luke Kirby), their chemistry is intense and immediate. But Margot suppresses her sudden attraction; she is happily married to Lou (Seth Rogen), a cookbook writer. When she learns that Daniel lives across the street from them, the certainty about her domestic life shatters. She and Daniel steal moments throughout the steaming Toronto summer, their eroticism heightened by their restraint. Swelteringly hot, bright and colorful like a bowl of fruit,...

Chicago – Didja like “Blue Valentine”? Then you’ll love “Take This Waltz”! In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 50 admit-two movie passes up for grabs to the advance screening of the highly recommended new film “Take This Waltz”! This film stars Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen.

“Take This Waltz” also stars Sarah Silverman, Luke Kirby, Jennifer Podemski, Diane D’Aquila, Vanessa Coelho, Graham Abbey, Damien Atkins, Aaron Abrams, Dyan Bell, Albert Howell, Danielle Miller, Matt Baram and Avi Phillips from writer and director Sarah Polley (“Away From Her” director,” “Go” and “Dawn of the Dead” star). The film opens on July 7, 2012 in Chicago.

To win your free passes to “Take This Waltz” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, get interactive with our unique Hookup technology directly below. That’s it! This screening is on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in Chicago. The more social actions you complete below,...

388 Arletta Avenue is a horror film that was recently shown at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film stars Nick Stahl and Mia Kirshner, as a couple stalked by a killer. This sadist uses hidden video cameras to film his prey, with terror his only motive. There have been a few early reviews from Tiff on this title. 388 Arletta Avenue has been called a "cerebral experience" and full of "interesting concepts" (Twitch). This average review does not really get the blood pumping for a release, but hopefully other reviews will enlighten thriller fans on what to expect from Amy and James' last terror filled moments. Enjoy an early preview of the film, with poster left.

So far, 388 Arletta Avenue has been sold in Canada to E1 Entertainment for home theatre sales and a possible theatrical release.

Optimum Releasing has picked up this title for the United Kingdom, while United States...

CBC, a Canadian TV network, surely didn't renew the TV series The Border for a fourth season last year. However, the TV series' first season will premiere in the USA on Ion Television, an American cable network.

The show will premiere on July 8 with two back-to-back episodes starting at 10 Pm.

In this TV series, we follow a squad of the fictitious Immigration Customs Security (Ics), a Canadian federal agency responsible of the security on the border between Canada and the USA. Major Mike Kessler (James McGowan) heads his team and does his best to maintain a clear-eyed decency while responding to the call of duty. He often clashes with agent Bianca Lagarda (Sofia Milos), an agent sent by the American government to work with the Ics.

The show also stars Graham Abbey, Nazneen Contractor, Jonas Chernick, Mark Wilson, Jim Cordington, Catherine Disher, Sarah Gadon and Nigel Bennett.

The first season...

The Canadian distributor Vsc has sent a hi-res picture of the DVD artwork of The Border's third season. This Canadian espionnage series - which was aired on the public TV network CBC - will come out on DVD on August 10.

Despite the good reviews the shot has gotten, CBC didn't renew The Border for a fourth season.

The show tells the story of the fictional Immigration and Custom Security (Ics). The group is led by Maj. Mike Kessler, a former soldier of the Joint Task Force 2 (Canada's elite army). While Det. Sgt. Layla Hourani (Nazneen Contractor) died in the second season's finale, she'll be replaced by Khalida Massi (Athena Karkanis), a polyglot agent. Other than that, the Ics is under investigation by the Canadian Public Security ministry because of the screw-up that occured during a border operation at the end of season two.

The show also stars Graham Abbey,...

While Xavier Dolan's Les amours imaginaires and Noah Pink's ZedCrew are competing at the Cannes Film Festival, other Canadian films will be looking for distributors. Now, let's have a look at the Canadian presence at the 2010 Cannes Film Market.

2 fois une femme

Director: François Deslile

Starring: Evelyne Rompré, Marc Béland, Étienne Laforge, David Boutin, Michelle Rossignol, Marie Brassard, Alexandre Goyette, Catherine de Léan and Brigitte Pogonat

After having her life threatened by her violent husband one night, Catherine heads for northern Quebec with her son under another identity. Slowly, she rebuilds her confidence and rediscovers who she is while trying to win over her son’s affection.

Stained

Director: Karen Lam

Starring: Tinsel Korey, Sonja Bennett, Steph Song, Anna Mae Routledge and Stephen Lobo

When Isabelle’s former lover suddenly appears at her shabby bookstore, she is elated and they resume their relationship. Her protective foster sister, Jennifer,...

Hallmark Channel is extending its "Good Witch" movie franchise with "The Good Witch's Wedding."

Catherine Bell and Chris Potter are set to reprise their roles in the telefilm, which has begun production in Toronto for a 2010 premiere.

"Wedding" finds widowed sheriff Jake Russell (Potter) and his fiancee, the mysterious Cassie Nightingale (Bell), planning a Christmas Eve wedding.

In addition to a tight time frame -- six days to mount a ceremony and reception -- Jake has to deal with an ex-con (Graham Abbey) who arrives in town and with finding documents proving Cassie's existence.

Also returning for "Wedding" are Matthew Knight and Hannah Endicott-Douglas as Jake's kids.

"Wedding" is the second sequel to 2008 "Witch," Hallmark Channel's second-highest-rated original movie. The first, "The Good Witch's Garden," premiered in February.

Craig Pryce, who directed the first two movies, is back to helm "Wedding" from a script by Rod Spence, the writer...

Albert Schultz, General Director of the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, today announced the Canwest Cabaret Festival 2009, an intimate weekend of songs and stories at the Young Centre this fall. The second annual Canwest Cabaret Festival brings together over 150 of Canada's most diverse and exciting artists under the same roof for more than 60 unique performances. Every corner of the Young Centre is teeming with activity all weekend long.

Building upon the success of the inaugural festival in 2008, the weekend-long Canwest Cabaret Festival transforms the Young Centre into five intimate club venues. The Cabaret Festival highlights the collaboration of artists and artistic disciplines, while celebrating master musicians as well as emerging artists. Artists perform intimate cabarets showcasing their artistic strengths and interests. Featured artists are musicians, singers, actors, poets and dancers from across Canada, including Molly Johnson, Jackie Richardson, Melanie Doane, Tomson Highway, Kenneth Welsh, Brent Carver, Sharron Matthews, John Alcorn,...

As MyNetworkTV is pulling out of the original programming business, Ion Television is stepping up.

The network has picked up two Canadian drama series, "The Border" and "The Guard."

Both will make their U.S. debuts on Ion later this year.

"The Border," from Fireworks International, follows members of the Canadian Immigration and Customs Security Unit working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to secure the border on both sides of the line.

The series, which airs on Canada's Cbc, drew interest from several U.S. broadcast networks, including ABC and CBS, during the writers strike.

"The Guard," from Lionsgate, revolves around the members of a Coast Guard Search and Rescue team.

Ion has acquired all U.S. television, digital media rights, Internet streaming and video-on-demand rights for both shows.

"'The Guard' and 'The Border' are two original dramas that will fit nicely with proven hits...