Black Phone Now

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

: Director Scott Derrickson stated that many of the children in the film and the atmosphere of the 1970s Denver suburbs were based on his own childhood experiences and friends. Sequel Information

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

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

The film was generally well-received by both critics and casual viewers. : It is estimated to have generated approximately $67

The Black Phone was a major success for Blumhouse and Universal, significantly outperforming its budget.

The film's "solid" foundation comes from award-winning source material and real-life inspirations. Due to the first film's success, a sequel

: It is based on a short story by Joe Hill (son of Stephen King) from his collection 20th Century Ghosts .