EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 1H 45M
Extended Version: THE BLACK PHONE (2021) IS ABSOLUTELY CHILLING!! MOVIE REACTION!! Ethan Hawke | Mason Thames
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BEWARE THE GRABBER!! The Black Phone Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With The Black Phone 2 in theatres this weekend, Aaron, Andrew, & Johnald REUNITE for The Black Phone Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! From director Scott Derrickson (Sinister, Doctor Strange) and based on the chilling short story by Joe Hill, The Black Phone (2021) is a modern horror hit that blends supernatural terror with raw emotional storytelling. Set in 1978, the film follows Finney Blake (Mason Thames – For All Mankind, Walker), a shy 13-year-old boy kidnapped by the sadistic Grabber, played by Ethan Hawke (Training Day, Moon Knight). Locked in a soundproof basement, Finney discovers a disconnected black rotary phone that mysteriously allows him to communicate with the voices of the Grabber’s previous victims. With the help of his tough and determined sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw – Toy Story 4, The Harbinger), Finney must gather the strength to fight back and escape. Known for its terrifying atmosphere, the Grabber’s unforgettable mask designed by Tom Savini, and the heart-pounding showdown in the film’s climax, The Black Phone quickly became one of Blumhouse’s most acclaimed horror releases. Also featuring Jeremy Davies (Justified, Lost) as Terrence Blake and E. Roger Mitchell (The Walking Dead, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) as Detective Wright. In this reaction & review, Aaron Alexander, Andrew Gordon & John Humphrey dive into the Director’s Cut of The Black Phone and also discuss the theatrical ending, comparing how the alternate edits change the tension and legacy of the story. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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BEWARE THE GRABBER!! The Black Phone Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With The Black Phone 2 in theatres this weekend, Aaron, Andrew, & Johnald REUNITE for The Black Phone Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! From director Scott Derrickson (Sinister, Doctor Strange) and based on the chilling short story by Joe Hill, The Black Phone (2021) is a modern horror hit that blends supernatural terror with raw emotional storytelling. Set in 1978, the film follows Finney Blake (Mason Thames – For All Mankind, Walker), a shy 13-year-old boy kidnapped by the sadistic Grabber, played by Ethan Hawke (Training Day, Moon Knight). Locked in a soundproof basement, Finney discovers a disconnected black rotary phone that mysteriously allows him to communicate with the voices of the Grabber’s previous victims. With the help of his tough and determined sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw – Toy Story 4, The Harbinger), Finney must gather the strength to fight back and escape. Known for its terrifying atmosphere, the Grabber’s unforgettable mask designed by Tom Savini, and the heart-pounding showdown in the film’s climax, The Black Phone quickly became one of Blumhouse’s most acclaimed horror releases. Also featuring Jeremy Davies (Justified, Lost) as Terrence Blake and E. Roger Mitchell (The Walking Dead, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) as Detective Wright. In this reaction & review, Aaron Alexander, Andrew Gordon & John Humphrey dive into the Director’s Cut of The Black Phone and also discuss the theatrical ending, comparing how the alternate edits change the tension and legacy of the story. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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