Phone — Black

: It is based on a short story by Joe Hill (son of Stephen King) from his collection 20th Century Ghosts .

The film was generally well-received by both critics and casual viewers.

: It grossed $90.1 million in the U.S. and Canada, holding a spot in the top ten highest-grossing films for seven consecutive weeks. Critical & Audience Reception Black Phone

Due to the first film's success, a sequel titled has been developed. The Black Phone Movie Review | Common Sense Media

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

: The film grossed $161.4 million worldwide against a relatively small production budget.

: Received a score of 65 out of 100 , indicating "generally favorable" reviews. and Canada, holding a spot in the top

: It is estimated to have generated approximately $67.8 million in net profit after accounting for advertising and overhead costs.