Phone | Black

The film was generally well-received by both critics and casual viewers.

Due to the first film's success, a sequel titled has been developed. The Black Phone Movie Review | Common Sense Media

: Received a score of 65 out of 100 , indicating "generally favorable" reviews.

: The film grossed $161.4 million worldwide against a relatively small production budget.

: 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

: Audiences gave it a B+ grade , citing Ethan Hawke’s performance and the Blumhouse branding as primary reasons for attending.

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

: It is estimated to have generated approximately $67.8 million in net profit after accounting for advertising and overhead costs.