The most searched question on the internet regarding The Black Phone is whether there is a possibility of part 2 of this 2022 horror. The director of The Black Phone, Scott Derrickson, revealed the one condition to proceed with a sequel to his horror movie.
The story revolves around Finney, a young boy played by Mason Thames, who gets kidnapped by Ethan Hawke, who plays the role of Grabber, who is a child murderer.
The story spins as Finney tries to escape the Grabber assisted by the ghosts of the children previously killed by the murderer. The ghosts speak to him through the black phone.
During a discussion with Comicbook.com, Derrickson mentioned that to make the black phone 2 happen, the character of Hawke needs to return. This was a clear hint of how important is Hawke’s inclusion in the franchise. He needs to come back in for the sequel to happen.
Derrickson has also said that he would not make the sequel without Ethan.
What Would be the Story of The Black Phone 2?
In the first movie, we see that Finney gets the upper hand over the Grabber at the end. He snaps his neck with the black phone cord. The vision of his sister, Gwen, helped his rescue, who understood where the brother was held captive. Now, this movie has a definitive end, and there seem to be no hints about what could come in the sequel.
Currently, no news about the black phone 2 release date is available to us. The director says that if The Black Phone 2 were to be made, then the best option would be to create a prequel. This would also open up a new line of the story, revealing the true reasons behind the murders, what motivated him to kill and open the darker rooms of his past.
But again, it would not be a bad idea to make a sequel to the movie as that might deal with the paranormal. The movie can then lean on the supernatural and can bring back Hawke in a spiritual form. This can be a great turn and heighten the excitement. This could even disclose what happened to the soul after he was killed by Finney.
The story in the previous movie has shown Finney, who tries to escape the Grabber assisted by the ghosts of the children previously killed by the murderer. The ghosts speak to him through the black phone.
Finney gets an upper hand over the Grabber at the end. He snaps his neck with the black phone cord. The vision of his sister, Gwen, helped his rescue, who understood where the brother was held captive.
What is the News About Black Phone 2?
Joe Hill’s short story The Black Phone, as adapted by Scott Derrickson, has been received well by the critics and the audience. But with the Grabber being defeated, will there be a black phone 2?
One probable option for a sequel could be that a few years after the events of the previous movie, Finney and Gwen are again tangled in some sort of horrific situation due to Gwen’s psychic abilities. There could be a psychic dream where someone calls for help, and the siblings try to assist but get stuck in trouble.
The story of Black Phone does not lend itself the chance to have a sequel, as by the time the credits start rolling, the story is already wrapped up. The horror-thriller has largely scored favourable reviews and was a Box Office hit, leading to the demand for the sequel.
The co-writer and director had been claiming that he was chewing some ideas for it. He has said that Hill came up with the idea of a sequel to it, and he, too, is not rejecting it is a clear indicator of the possibility of a follow-up to this 2022 horror hit.
The Joe Hill short story has great possibility for a sequel, and the director, along with Hawke and Hill, has stated that in their capacity, a sequel would be something they are interested in pursuing. If the right circumstances are available, there are chances that a sequel might hit the screen soon.
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