The Black Phone (2022) -

Director Scott Derrickson returned to his horror roots for this project after resigning from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness .

Critics largely praised the film for its emotional depth and strong acting, particularly noting its "beating heart" amidst the horror. The Black Phone (2022)

: Finney is trapped in a soundproof basement containing only a mattress and a disconnected, mystical black rotary phone. Director Scott Derrickson returned to his horror roots

: The phone rings with calls from the "Great Beyond," where the Grabber's previous victims provide Finney with advice and clues to aid his escape. Gwen (Madeleine McGraw)

: Meanwhile, Finney’s sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw), experiences prophetic dreams that may lead the police to her brother's location. Key Performances and Atmosphere