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Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
‘Once in a generation' horror movie could finally get another sequel
A 'once in a generation' horror movie could be getting an even scarier sequel, and we're not sure we're ready for it. Sinister first hit the big screen in 2012, starring Ethan Hawke as desperate true crime writer Ellison Oswald, who finds a snuff film showing the deaths of a family and attempts to solve the mystery. However, things take a supernatural turn when the author moves his own family into the house and he's soon fighting to save his loved ones from danger. Scott Derrickson's flick was praised by many at the time but the 2015 follow-up, titled Sinister 2, didn't get the same rave reviews. In a new interview with Joe to promote his upcoming horror, Black Phone 2, the filmmaker touched on whether he'd spoken to producer Jason Blum about resurrecting the franchise. 'Yeah, we've actually been speaking about it,' he said. 'I think that we really dropped the ball on Sinister 2. I take responsibility for that. 'I think that there were some problems with that screenplay that we wrote. It didn't have the mystery or the intensity of the first movie. 'But we're hoping to make a Sinister 3 eventually and revive that franchise. I would love to see that happen.' Considering the first movie was found to be the scariest film according to science, another instalment could be just what we need. Sinister, also starring Juliet Rylance, Clare Foley and Fred Thompson, was a box office success in the early 2010s, grossing more than $87million worldwide. It currently commands a 64% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics, compared to a slightly lower 62% from fans. Despite the score, many users raved about the supernatural scare-fest on the platform, branding it a 'cheek-clenching' watch. Alexander T praised: 'By far, the most terrifying movie I've ever seen, and I've seen so many that I can't remember most of them.' Tadhg D agreed: 'A horror movie that served its proper purpose: I was scared after it with my heart beating. The atmosphere was on point along with the characters being interesting. 'It is my personal favourite horror movie and from the first scene both intrigues and sets a perfect atmosphere for a movie. Perfect 10/10.' 'One of the greatest horror movies ever made,' an anonymous user said. BigD J posted: 'Sinister is one of those once in a generation films. Brilliantly conducted. Cinematography, soundtrack, creep factor, jump scares, lighting was on point. More Trending 'Not sure why critics gave it such bad reviews or what the hell they're looking for in horror, but this gem had it all. 'Worth a watch, but I'd recommend a very dark, quiet environment, as there's a lot of silent, low tone parts.' As Evan A added: 'Started watching this at 12 in the morning, and I must say cheeks were clenched. This masterpiece of a film perfectly encapsulates both aspects of horror, eeriness and a jump-out-of-your-seat thrill. 'It's the anticipation and build up of the fire you watched start, yet can't look away from, and when it finally climaxes you're still shocked to your core. If I could give this more than 5 stars I absolutely would. In my top 3 Horror movies for sure.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Chilling horror starring iconic British actor soars up Amazon Prime chart MORE: Biggest film of 2025 won't be getting a sequel, director confirms MORE: Netflix fans furious over gutting announcement for the streaming giant's biggest hit
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: 'Black Phone 2' to open in theaters Oct. 17
June 2 (UPI) -- Horror sequel Black Phone 2 is set to open in theaters Oct. 17. Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeline McGraw and Jeremy Davies are reprising their roles from the original 2022 blockbuster, while The Nun and The Grudge alum Demian Bichir is joining the ensemble for the follow-up. Both Blumhouse films were written, produced and directed by Scott Derrickson, whose credits include The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Doctor Strange. "Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn (Thames) killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber (Hawke). But true evil transcends death... and the phone is ringing again," a synopsis said. "As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, the headstrong 15-year-old Gwen (McGraw) begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake," the summary continued. "Determined to solve the mystery and end the torment for both her and her brother, Gwen persuades Finn to visit the camp during a winter storm. There, she uncovers a shattering intersection between The Grabber and her own family's history. Together, she and Finn must confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine." A 2-minute trailer released Sunday has already gotten 1.6 million views since it was posted on YouTube.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ethan Hawke and His Terrifying Mask Return from the Dead in Eerie 'Black Phone 2' Trailer
Ethan Hawke is back as the serial killer The Grabber in Black Phone 2, a sequel to his 2021 horror hit The Black Phone The new movie follows onscreen sibling duo Mason Thames and Madeline McGraw four years after the events of the original movie, as The Grabber seemingly returns from the dead to continue tormenting the pair Black Phone 2 is in theaters Oct. 17Ethan Hawke is bringing his terrifying horror villain back to the big screen. Universal Pictures has released the trailer for Black Phone 2, the sequel to 2021's horror hit The Black Phone from writer-director Scott Derrickson and co-writer C. Robert Cargill. The new movie is set four years after the events of The Black Phone, in which lead character Finn (Mason Thames) is kidnapped by Hawke's The Grabber and ultimately communicates with the serial killer's past victims in order to escape. According to an official synopsis for the movie, The Grabber now "seeks vengeance on Finn from beyond the grave" by menacing Finn's younger sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw.) "As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, the headstrong 15-year-old Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake," the synopsis reads. "Determined to solve the mystery and end the torment for both her and her brother, Gwen persuades Finn to visit the camp during a winter storm." Per the synopsis, Gwen "uncovers a shattering intersection between The Grabber and her own family's history" when she and Finn visit the camp. "Together, she and Finn must confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Black Phone became a box office hit upon its 2021 release, with several critics praising its thrilling tone and the rare villainous turn from Hawke, 54. "I've always had this theory that when you teach an audience how to see the demon inside you, they don't unsee it for the rest of your career. Jack Nicholson can be playing an accountant and you're still waiting for him to explode like he did in The Shining," Hawke said in an Entertainment Weekly interview at the time. "But I realized I'm on the other side of 50 and it's time to put a new tool in the tool kit. Villains might be my future." Black Phone 2 is in theaters Oct. 17. Read the original article on People
Geek Tyrant
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Chilling First Trailer for BLACK PHONE 2 - "Dead Is Just a Word" — GeekTyrant
Universal Pictures has released the first trailer and poster for Scott Derrickson's horror film Black Phone 2 , and it sees the return of Ethan Hawke's villainous character The Grabber, who is haunting Finney (Mason Thames) and Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) from beyond the grave. This looks like it's going to be a pretty creepy sequel. I loved the first film, and I'm excited to see how the next chapter of this story plays out! The director previously described the film as 'a high school coming-of-age movie in the same way that the first movie was a middle school coming-of-age film." The creator of the story, Joe Hill, said: "There have been some really, really good conversations about a sequel. And the thing is, as soon as I saw the mask, which was designed by Tom Savini and Jason Baker, as soon as I saw the mask I thought, 'If this film is a hit, there'll be a sequel,' because the mask is so iconic. 'It is like Freddy Krueger's glove, it is like Michael Myers' mask, it is this thing where it's the imagery, iconic imagery, that haunts people's sleep. 'And, look, in horror, guys like Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger, and Frankenstein, and Dracula, none of these guys stay buried. They all claw their way out of the grave for a sequel and then a threequel." He continued, "There have been talks about how to do a sequel that wouldn't suck. How to do a sequel that doesn't cheapen the film that came before, that's still scary, that's still intense, that feels organic. 'And those conversations have been pretty good. But if I were to provide any details, Scott and [writer C. Robert] Cargill would lock me in the basement in the film, and that's it. 'And the phone doesn't work. As you know, the phone doesn't work. I can't call anyone to get out. So I would decline to offer any real granular details about the possible sequel." The Black Phone 2 in theaters on October 17, 2025.
UPI
a day ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: 'Black Phone 2' to open in theaters Oct. 17
1 of 2 | Ethan Hawke can now be seen in the trailer for the horror sequel "Black Phone 2," opening in theaters on Oct. 17. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo June 2 (UPI) -- Horror sequel Black Phone 2 is set to open in theaters Oct. 17. Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeline McGraw and Jeremy Davies are reprising their roles from the original 2022 blockbuster, while The Nun and The Grudge alum Demian Bichir is joining the ensemble for the follow-up. Both Blumhouse films were written, produced and directed by Scott Derrickson, whose credits include The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Doctor Strange. "Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn (Thames) killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber (Hawke). But true evil transcends death... and the phone is ringing again," a synopsis said. "As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, the headstrong 15-year-old Gwen (McGraw) begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake," the summary continued. "Determined to solve the mystery and end the torment for both her and her brother, Gwen persuades Finn to visit the camp during a winter storm. There, she uncovers a shattering intersection between The Grabber and her own family's history. Together, she and Finn must confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine." A 2-minute trailer released Sunday has already gotten 1.6 million views since it was posted on YouTube.
