The Black Phone (2022)
A kidnapped boy in a soundproof basement receives ghostly calls from a killer's past victims.
Finney Blake, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.
How intense is The Black Phone?
The Black Phone is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Black Phone feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Black Phone
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Black Phone for you?
Is The Black Phone scary?
Yes, properly. The Black Phone is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Black Phone gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Black Phone sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Black Phone OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Black Phone?
The Black Phone runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream The Black Phone?
The Black Phone is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Black Phone have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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