The Black Phone

interesting horror movie I hadn't seen a horror movie for a long time, because its strength is the psychological (well done in my opinion) and not the bloodbath.

OMG!!! I've never watched such a good movie these days!! I have absolutely nothing to complain about, it's perfect! I will add to my favorites...

I can understand why a lot of people did not like this movie. Personally, I rather enjoyed it. Yes, there are horrific elements, but it is not a "jump scare" or overtly creepy movie. It actually has a story ;-) And a fairly decent one at that.

INSANELY GOOD. it did an awesome awesome job in making me feel nervous, anxious, at the edge of my seat, like i was watching something real happen, not just a movie. i sat down to watch it expecting to like it after a friend said it was good, but i wasnt ready to absolutely love it. there's non-stop action after the first 20 minutes, i dont get how anyone could find it "boring". amazing acting from Ethan but i'm not surprised, he's usually great. 10/10 is an understatement for this one :)

im gonna be honest only reason i rated 10 was because the kid killed the grabber.

It's been a long time since I've seen a horror movie... well I'd say a lot of psychological suspense that many current movies of this genre lack it... not much blood comes out of the guy.

I loved this movie from beginning to the end :) a must watch movie :) one original horror movie I recommend

loved the entire movie; also i'm a sucker for the mask because it's so versatile

As a longtime horror fan, I've got to say this comes very close to a masterpiece! And what makes it such a worthwhile watch, besides the creepy baddie and the supernatural elements, it's the unique bond the MC and his sister share. Though born out of trauma, it's the sort of wonderful sibling love that many of us never got to experience, and probably the most memorable feature of this movie.

Also, the kid actors are freaking phenomenal, and that alone might warrant a rewatch.

EDIT to add: I'm glad we finally get a horror movie protagonist that behaves intelligently, for once... And he's not an adult lol

This movie I’ve waited to see for a long time. Ethan Hawke is a mad man and it captured the exact feel I was hoping it would capture. It’s got a 70s aesthetic and brutal family dynamics, much like a Rob Zombie film has. The most captivating part of this movie has to be how it ventures into the “child captive” plot. Not many other movies will touch the topic of making the kids the victim, and because of that the tone is that much more chilling. Was the movie perfect? No. Small things I wish were different, but when it comes to horror movies, this is one that will stay with me for a long time and I will surely watch many more times.

Rating: 4.5/5 - 9/10 - Highly Recommend