Ethan Hawke once again dons the mask in Scott Derrickson’s chilling sequel The Black Phone 2. Reuniting with producer Jason Blum and writer C. Robert Cargill, Derrickson expands Blumhouse’s darkest universe yet. This time, the story delves deeper into the Grabber’s past, exploring the fine line between fear and trauma.
From the set, one striking detail has emerged: Ethan Hawke reportedly repeated a particularly intense scene nearly twenty times, insisting on doing it himself without a stunt double to capture genuine fear and tension. Derrickson continues to favor grounded, atmospheric horror with minimal CGI, relying instead on psychological suspense and raw performances.
Watch the The Black Phone 2 – Behind the Scenes footage
With Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and Demián Bichir joining the cast, The Black Phone 2 is shaping up to be darker, more emotional, and more haunting than the original. The behind-the-scenes footage offers a glimpse into how real fear is created — and how the mask of the Grabber still holds its power.
