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[pintsofguinnesmakeyoustrong]

loved the black phone bc the cops literally did not do shit the entire thing. They relied on a possibly psychic child to solve a serial killer case while her brother and his ghost squad home alone'd the killer to death

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[deputyysoandso]

And the only solution was to stand and fight...

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[marisyworks]

tbp cast

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[mage-child]

Book Review: Day Zero by C. Robert Cargill

#BookReview - Day Zero by C. Rboret Cargill This novel is Calvin and Hobbes for the sci fi crowd. Seriously, an anthropomorphic robot tiger and an eight year old boy adventuring through bombed out suburbs to survive the robot-apocalypse. I loved it!

4 out of 5 Stars The Blurb In this apocalyptic adventure C. Robert Cargill explores the fight for purpose and agency between humans and robots in a crumbling world. It was a day like any other. Except it was our last . . . It’s on this day that Pounce discovers that he is, in fact, disposable. Pounce, a stylish “nannybot” fashioned in the shape of a plush anthropomorphic tiger, has just found…

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#ai #book review #c robert cargill #calvin and hobbes #day zero #fiction #rebellion #robots #sci fi #science fiction

[directorsnarrative]

The Black Phone • Director Scott Derrickson

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[ageofapunkalypse]

Happy Black Phone day to those who celebrate.

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[scarystuffpodcast]

New episode! We're celebrating the release of the HAUNTED REELS anthology from Dark Matter Ink with a special chat with curator David Lawson Jr. You can order the book at the link below and our episode is available wherever you get your pods! http://darkmattermagazine.shop/haunted10

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[keepcalmandwritefiction]

Anyone who wants to write, can. It isn't an arcane art. You don't have to be born with a particular skill set. You just think in a quiet place, come up with something you want to say, then put it down on paper somehow. The more you do it, the better you will be. That's it.

– C. Robert Cargill

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[thwipped]

some Grabbers 📞

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[brokehorrorfan]

Trick or Treat Studios has released a replica of The Grabber's mask from The Black Phone. Estimated to begin shipping on September 13, it's available to pre-order for $59.99.

This injection-molded mask was made using the production mold, designed by Tom Savini and fabricated by Jason Baker. It includes the top half-mask and three interchangeable mouth pieces.

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[canadachild9]

#Sinister #The Black Phone #Ethan Hawke #James Ransone #scott derrickson #c. robert cargill #horror

[thelonelystarbuckslovers]

#the black phone #joe hill #scott derrickson #c. robert cargill #mason thames #madeleine mcgraw #ethan hawke #jeremy davies

[frau-line]

#sea of rust by c robert cargill

[ogradyfilm]

Recently Viewed: The Black Phone

[The following review contains MINOR SPOILERS; YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!]

In the works of Stephen King, such mundane terrors as abusive parents, sadistic bullies, and the specter of alcoholism are often just as threatening as the supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. With The Black Phone, however, his son, Joe Hill, pursues this theme to its logical conclusion. Rather than ravenous vampires, shapeshifting eldritch abominations, or… uh, “shit weasels,” his central antagonist is a relatively ordinary serial killer. Unlike The Shining’s homicidal apparitions, meanwhile, this film’s ghosts are outright benevolent, doing their best to help their murderer’s latest prospective victim escape from captivity and avoid their grisly fate.

The screenplay, penned by director Scott Derrickson and his frequent collaborator C. Robert Cargill, is a rare treat in the current climate of megabudget blockbusters and maximalist spectacle: a straightforward, tightly structured, economical thriller. Not a single detail is wasted; every conversation between our young hero and his otherworldly companions contributes to his character development, gradually building up to a deliciously cathartic climax. Indeed, it could be taught alongside Edgar Wright’s scripts in a master class on the delicate art of setup and payoff—and I don't make that assertion lightly.

The Black Phone doesn’t revolutionize the genre or reinvent the formula, but it doesn’t really need to; like the classic horror movies of the ‘70s and ‘80s, it simply aspires to tell an entertaining scary story.

Mission accomplished.

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[thebutcher-5]

Ted Bundy - Confessioni di un serial killer

Benvenuti o bentornati sul nostro blog. Nello scorso articolo abbiamo deciso di spostarci in Norvegia e concentrarci su un’opera fantasy che affonda le proprie radici nella bellissima cultura norrena, una pellicola che tenta e riesce a dare molto rispetto a questa cultura, ambientando il tutto in tempi moderni. Stiamo parlando di Mortal. La storia parla di Eric, un ragazzo spaventato e confuso…

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[adamwatchesmovies]

The Black Phone (2022)

If you love horror movies, you’re always looking for a way to get others to join. The problem is you don’t want to scare them off by exposing them to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Hereditary or The Exorcist right away. Better to ease them into the genre with something like The Black Phone. The film is both fun in the same way an “escape” movie is fun and frightening, with the sort of subtle touches I wish we saw more often.

In 1978, the child abductor nicknamed “The Grabber” has already claimed five victims. Finney (Mason Thames) is his sixth. Inside the soundproof basement in which he is imprisoned hangs a black phone. On the other end are the voices of the serial murderer’s past victims. Meanwhile, Finney’s younger sister, Gwen (Mason Thames), uses her psychic dreams to search for her brother.

One of the film’s strongest points is the uncertainty of that phone. Whatever The Grabber has in mind for Finney will cost him his life. The mask he always wears is in two parts. The top stays the same but the bottom - the part with the mouth - gets swapped out to reflect his demented mood. There’s some sort of logic to the order of his moods. You might figure it out if you had the time… but there is no time. Finney needs to get out as soon as possible. Trouble is, you’re unsure whom he should fear more: The Grabber, or that black phone. I know what you’re thinking. “Aren’t the ghosts on the other end friendly?” Yes… but they’re so creepy. Whenever you hear that ringing, you're filled with dread. Every time he picks up the receiver, he learns more about what happened to the others. The problem is, none of them escaped. There’s only so much the dead can help with.

Though The Black Phone will make you scream more than once, it’s also entertaining. Seeing Finney’s plan of escape come together allows you to put yourself in his shoes. You look at what Finney has available and your mind races. Of course, that danger is always looming overhead. The more Finney listens to the spirits, the more uneasy you feel. Yes, it’s only a matter of time before The Grabber gets tired of him. In the meantime, he’s “doing ok” just sitting back and being quiet. He knows his sister was having dreams about the missing children before he was taken. If he can just hold on for long enough, if he doesn't try - and fail - to escape like the other boys, there's a chance she’ll come through and save him.

The Black Phone does not feature teens and children for mere shock value. It's a cautionary tale about speaking to strangers and a story about facing your fears. We don't learn much about The Grabber. That ambiguity allows him to become an exaggerated version of the many bullies Finney ran away from in school; the ones who wanted to force him into a bathroom and keep him there until he got the punishment they feel he deserved. To escape from this "bathroom" and this "bully", he’ll need to do a lot of growing up.

The Black Phone could’ve been scary as Scott Derickson and C. Robert Cargill’s Sinister - that one still gives me chills. Otherwise, this is a solid picture. It evokes what we felt during 2017's It. The scares are joined by substance. The child performances are excellent. There’s a scene where Mason Thames - his latest attempt at escape having failed - breaks down and it cuts deep. The adults are just as good too. Ethan Hawke as The Grabber, in particular.

The Black Phone is scary but not so overwhelming that you would never think of showing this film to other people, maybe even braver teens. It's also thrilling and well-acted, with a confident script and solid direction. (Theatrical version on the big screen, July 3, 2022)

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