The Black Phone
2022 · 103 min · Director: Scott Derrickson
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Finney Blake, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little 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.
Emotional fingerprint
The Black Phone (2022) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Fear 35%, Tension 25%, Anxiety 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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AI estimate
Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Fear, Tension, Anxiety. Genres: Thriller, Horror. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Fear, Tension and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 6.9/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 71/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Fear
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Fear | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Hope | 50 % | 25 % | 7 % | 5 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Tension | 49 % | 36 % | 16 % | 11 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Tension | 57 % | 53 % | 35 % | 29 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Tension | 73 % | 63 % | 46 % | 54 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Sadness | 77 % | 63 % | 48 % | 54 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 28′ | Tension | 81 % | 73 % | 64 % | 36 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Tension | 82 % | 79 % | 71 % | 34 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Tension | 80 % | 76 % | 66 % | 36 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Tension | 81 % | 79 % | 71 % | 39 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 49′ | Tension | 78 % | 70 % | 63 % | 50 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 54′ | Sadness | 73 % | 61 % | 49 % | 54 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 59′ | Tension | 78 % | 73 % | 55 % | 43 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Tension | 86 % | 85 % | 68 % | 34 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Tension | 85 % | 83 % | 69 % | 30 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 75′ | Tension | 80 % | 68 % | 50 % | 39 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Sadness | 80 % | 57 % | 34 % | 57 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Hope | 82 % | 69 % | 48 % | 54 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Tension | 88 % | 69 % | 55 % | 49 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Relief | 88 % | 35 % | 26 % | 58 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 100′ | Relief | 80 % | 10 % | 3 % | 55 % |
Man in a hole
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Bruce
Vance
Buzz
Matty
Matt
Billy
Griffin
Mister Hopkins
Mrs. Fulgrim
Principal Keller
Details
- Directed by
- Scott Derrickson
- Written by
- Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2022
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Country
- United States of America
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Fear
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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