Black Phone -

The film's "solid" foundation comes from award-winning source material and real-life inspirations.

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

: 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 and Canada, holding a spot in the top

: Holds an 81% critic score , with the consensus praising it as a "scarily good" and well-acted adaptation. Production & Inspiration : While fictional, the villain

: 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

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

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