Can I watch The Black Phone on Netflix

Q: Is The Black Phone based on a true story?

Joe Hills Short Story Used a Serial Killer for Inspiration In an interview with Vanity Fair, Hill explained that, though his story took inspiration from real serial killers of the era, The Black Phone is not based on an actual case.

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Finney Shaw is a shy but clever 13-year-old boy who is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of no 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.telephone terrortelephonetelephone callgrindhouse filmtelephone conversation5 morePlot summaryAdd synopsisGenreHorrorMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)Rated R for violence, bloody images, language and some drug use.Parents guideAdd content advisory

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The horror feature The Black Phone is a highly anticipated scare-fest that will have viewers sleeping with the lights on for the foreseeable future. But can the subscribers of Netflix get in on this kind of magnificent cinematic terror?

Scott Derrickson made a name for himself in the horror game when he teamed up with Moon Knight actor Ethan Hawke for Sinister. After directing Doctor Strange and leaving the Multiverse of Madness sequel over creative differences, the infamous auteur teamed up once again with the prolific actor for The Black Phone.

The Blumhouse movie is based on the 2004 short story of the same title written by writer Joe Hill, and Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill wrote the screenplay. The story follows a serial killer named “The Grabber” who kills children in 1978. When he captures a boy named Finney, the latest victim finds a disconnected phone while trapped in a basement that allows him to hear the voices of the murderer’s previous targets.

With a runtime of 102 minutes, the motion picture with a budget of $18.8 million will most assuredly be an entertaining affair for all that witness the chilling tale. So far, The Black Phone has received generally favorable reviews from Metacritic and has earned an amazing score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Is The Black Phone available on Netflix?

If the film in question were available on the streamer, subscribers would have been pleasantly scared out of their minds from start to finish. But unfortunately, this is not going to be the case as The Black Phone is not available on Netflix, and it is unknown when that will change.

Thankfully, the streaming powerhouse has an ample amount of nightmare-inducing horror titles to enjoy right now. Some of these terrifying endeavors include The Fear Street trilogy, Choose or Die, Blood Red Sky and Army of the Dead.

Where you can stream The Black Phone

The Black Phone is only available in theaters.

You can check out the trailer below:

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© UniversalMason Thames in 'The Black Phone'

“The Black Phone”is officially the horror film of the summer. Starring Ethan Hawke as The Grabber, the movie directed by Scott Derrickson is an adaptation from a 2004 short story by Joe Hill. Both critics and audiences have loved it, with a 82% “certified fresh” rating on the review-aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.

The story follows Finney Shaw, portrayed by Mason Thames, who is a teenage boy living in a Denver suburb who is kidnapped by The Grabber, a mysterious masked magician. He locks Finney in a soundproof basement with a mattress, a toilet and a black phone on the wall.

When the phone starts ringing, Finney answers it several times to hear the voices of The Grabber’s dead victims, who give him insight of how to escape. If you want to watch this thriller at home, here check out when and where to stream it.

Is ‘The Black Phone’ available to stream?

The movie will be available to stream on August 12 on Peacock, exclusively, according to its official website. However, the deal only applies to Peacock Premium (ads) and Premium Plus (no ads), so viewers will need a subscription to watch it.

“The Black Phone” is part of the deal between Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Peacock to bring all their releases to the platform 45 days after the theatrical release. However, this also means that the film won’t be able to watch on other platforms such as Netflix or HBO Max.

If you can’t wait or don’t have a subscription, you can also rent it or buy it on Amazon Prime Video, Youtube, Vudu, AppleTV, Verizon, DirecTV and Verizon. Other options to watch it on demand are Cox, Spectrum, AMC on Demand, Dish, Row8, Alamo On Demand and Red Box.

Does Netflix have The Black Phone?

Where can I see The Black Phone movie?

The Black Phone, a thriller movie starring Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw is available to stream now. Watch it on Peacock TV, Prime Video, ROW8, Vudu, Redbox. or Apple TV on your Roku device.

Is The Black Phone based on a true story?

Joe Hill's Short Story Used a Serial Killer for Inspiration In an interview with Vanity Fair, Hill explained that, though his story took inspiration from real serial killers of the era, The Black Phone is not based on an actual case.