The Black Phone

The Black Phone: A Deep Dive into a Modern Horror Classic In this episode of Wyce on Film, host Terry Wyce shares his thoughts on the 2022 supernatural horror film, The Black Phone.Drawing comparisons to the iconic Stephen King’s It, the film tells the story of Finney Shaw, a 13-year-old boy kidnapped by a sadistic killer known as "The Grabber" and held in a soundproof basement. Finney soon discovers that he can communicate with the killer's previous victims through a disconnected black rotary phone.In this episode, we'll discuss:The Blumhouse evolution: How The Black Phone represents a step up from the production company's earlier, lower-budget attempts.Ethan Hawke’s chilling performance: An analysis of his portrayal of the masked antagonist, "The Grabber".The 70s setting: Exploring the film’s atmosphere, the 1970s soundtrack, and a minor historical inaccuracy involving an LED flashlight.The child actors: Praising the standout performances of Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw.Suspense over jump scares: Why this movie succeeds by building a consistently unsettling atmosphere."This isn't your typical low-budget horror movie. This one was actually quite suspenseful... I really, really enjoyed this film." — Terry WyceConnect with Wyce on FilmWebsite: PurplePitStudios.comEmail: [email protected]: If you enjoyed the show, please leave a rating on your favorite podcast platform!