Blumhouse’s “Black Phone 2” is ready to terrorize theaters on October 17. In the sequel directed by Scott Derrickson shows that “true evil transcends death”, with the return of the Grabber, played by Ethan Hawk. At the center of the story are siblings Finn and Gwen, played by Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw. While they may have been able to escape the first time, they may not be so lucky again,

EXPLORING TRAUMA AND PTSD WITH MASON THAMES

At this year’s New York Comic Con, “Black Phone 2” was front and center during “Blumfest”. This is Blumhouse‘s annual New York panel celebrating their upcoming projects. I had to talk with Thames about what to expect from Finn. During our conversation we talked about how consequential the events of “Black Phone”, were for Finn even four years later. Thames also warns us about how much more unhinged we could expect the Grabber to be in the film. It was a great conversation that you can check out below!

ABOUT “BLACK PHONE 2”

Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber. But true evil transcends death … and the phone is ringing again. 

Four-time Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke returns to the most sinister role of his career as The Grabber seeks vengeance on Finn (Mason Thames) from beyond the grave by menacing Finn’s younger sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw). 

As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, the headstrong 15-year-old Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake. 

Determined to solve the mystery and end the torment for both her and her brother, Gwen persuades Finn to visit the camp during a winter storm. There, she uncovers a shattering intersection between The Grabber and her own family’s history. Together, she and Finn must confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine.