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![[EXCLUSIVE] Scott Derrickson Talks The Black Phone 2, High School Horror, and Why He Embraced the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Comparisons -- Ahead of Its 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD in December](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.webp)
![[EXCLUSIVE] Scott Derrickson Talks The Black Phone 2, High School Horror, and Why He Embraced the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Comparisons -- Ahead of Its 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD in December](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.webp)
[EXCLUSIVE] Scott Derrickson Talks The Black Phone 2, High School Horror, and Why He Embraced the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Comparisons -- Ahead of Its 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD in December
What began as a standalone nightmare has officially become one of horror’s most compelling franchises. Director Scott Derrickson is back with The Black Phone 2 , a chilling continuation of his 2022 hit that terrified audiences and proved that simple, character-driven horror still sells. Following a powerful theatrical run, the sequel is now available on digital and arrives on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD this December , but before that—Derrickson sat down with WeAreCritiX ’s K

Klep Napier
Nov 142 min read
![[REVIEW]: 'THE BLACK PHONE 2' - Ethan Hawke Returns to Solidify “The Grabber” as Horror’s Next Icon](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_d1fed0bde25e469eacf63564dd19fc3e~mv2.avif/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,al_c,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_d1fed0bde25e469eacf63564dd19fc3e~mv2.webp)
![[REVIEW]: 'THE BLACK PHONE 2' - Ethan Hawke Returns to Solidify “The Grabber” as Horror’s Next Icon](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_d1fed0bde25e469eacf63564dd19fc3e~mv2.avif/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_d1fed0bde25e469eacf63564dd19fc3e~mv2.webp)
[REVIEW]: 'THE BLACK PHONE 2' - Ethan Hawke Returns to Solidify “The Grabber” as Horror’s Next Icon
Written by Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com Sometimes, sequels aim simply to repeat the original. The Black Phone 2 , directed again by Scott Derrickson and produced by Blumhouse and Universal Pictures , goes a step further: it expands the nightmare. Set squarely in the Halloween corridor, the film reunites audiences with one of modern horror’s most unsettling villains: The Grabber (Ethan Hawke). What follows is a slow-burn, tension-stacked follow-up that leans into trauma, t

Klep Napier
Oct 203 min read


Blumhouse Releases Official 'FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2' Trailer!
We’re not done with you. They’re not just at Freddy’s anymore. In 2023, Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s,...

Klep Napier
Jul 242 min read
![[REVIEW]: 'THE MONKEY', Osgood Perkin's Laughs, Gore and Galore, But Is There Something More?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_ab320a70b09448ddaff473d6bd4aa09a~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,al_c,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_ab320a70b09448ddaff473d6bd4aa09a~mv2.webp)
![[REVIEW]: 'THE MONKEY', Osgood Perkin's Laughs, Gore and Galore, But Is There Something More?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_ab320a70b09448ddaff473d6bd4aa09a~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_ab320a70b09448ddaff473d6bd4aa09a~mv2.webp)
[REVIEW]: 'THE MONKEY', Osgood Perkin's Laughs, Gore and Galore, But Is There Something More?
The Enigmatic Appeal of "The Monkey": A Dive into Stephen King's Portrayal of Trauma and Horror Join us and explore the darkly comedic...

Klep Napier
Feb 194 min read


Blumhouse Releases Trailer For New Thriller 'DROP'
Watch the trailer to the latest edge-of-your-seat thriller from Blumhouse and Happy Death Day director Chris Landon, Drop . Starring...

Klep Napier
Jan 221 min read


Life Size ‘M3GAN’ Replica Doll Is Now Available For Preorders At NECA!
NECA toy company has just announced pre-orders are available for their latest release the M3GAN Life Size Replica! The doll is a fully...

Klep Napier
Jan 11 min read


#NYCC24: BLUMFEST Exclusive Look at Blumhouse’s Biggest Slate Ever in 2025
Blumhouse teased M3GAN 2, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Wolf Man and more. Here’s what to look forward to in 2025! On Friday the driving...

Nadya Martinez - Gotham Geek Girl
Oct 30, 202410 min read
![[REVIEW] 'SPEAK NO EVIL': Unpacking the Intrigues Of This Psychological Thrill Remake!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_ea472f7419ce4fa39eda94f5d90219e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_ea472f7419ce4fa39eda94f5d90219e6~mv2.webp)
![[REVIEW] 'SPEAK NO EVIL': Unpacking the Intrigues Of This Psychological Thrill Remake!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_ea472f7419ce4fa39eda94f5d90219e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_291,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_ea472f7419ce4fa39eda94f5d90219e6~mv2.webp)
[REVIEW] 'SPEAK NO EVIL': Unpacking the Intrigues Of This Psychological Thrill Remake!
Let us dive into the 2024 remake of "Speak No Evil," directed by James Watkins and starring James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis. By "dive...

Nicole Coleman
Sep 12, 20244 min read
![[REVIEW] Blumhouse's "AFRAID" Delivers Unexpected A.I. Horror Thrills, But Flys Under The Radar!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_def07386453646cdb8b56bfef18af1cc~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,al_c,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_def07386453646cdb8b56bfef18af1cc~mv2.webp)
![[REVIEW] Blumhouse's "AFRAID" Delivers Unexpected A.I. Horror Thrills, But Flys Under The Radar!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_def07386453646cdb8b56bfef18af1cc~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_def07386453646cdb8b56bfef18af1cc~mv2.webp)
[REVIEW] Blumhouse's "AFRAID" Delivers Unexpected A.I. Horror Thrills, But Flys Under The Radar!
Exploring 'Afraid': An Unseen Blumhouse Horror Gem From the minds behind 'The Black Phone' and 'M3gan,' Blumhouse brings you 'Afraid'....

Klep Napier
Sep 6, 20244 min read


Blumhouse and Universal’s ’THE WOLF MAN’ Gets First Official Trailer!
What if someone you loved became something else? Watch the official trailer for ‘THE WOLF MAN’ From Blumhouse and visionary...

Klep Napier
Sep 6, 20242 min read


Blumhouse’s New A.I Thriller ‘AFRAID’ Gets Official Trailer!
Hello. She’s here to help. Don't #BeAFRAID. In AFRAID, Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home...

Klep Napier
Jul 3, 20241 min read


Play with Blumhouse’s newest nightmare 'IMAGINARY' in your own home!
Meet your brand-new best friend forever when IMAGINARY is on its way to Premium Video on Demand and Premium Electronic Sell-Through from...

Klep Napier
Mar 25, 20241 min read
![[Review] 'Night Swim', Does Blumehouse's Latest Horror Unlock New Fear?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_abcb0bd6b65848af8a2e1f9cf17026b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_abcb0bd6b65848af8a2e1f9cf17026b0~mv2.webp)
![[Review] 'Night Swim', Does Blumehouse's Latest Horror Unlock New Fear?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_abcb0bd6b65848af8a2e1f9cf17026b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_abcb0bd6b65848af8a2e1f9cf17026b0~mv2.webp)
[Review] 'Night Swim', Does Blumehouse's Latest Horror Unlock New Fear?
Here, we delved into the world of horror movies, and television. Today, we're diving into the latest horror film from Blumhouse...

Klep Napier
Jan 4, 20243 min read


Blumhouse's Latest, 'Imaginary', Puts An Spin On The Imaginary Friend!
When Jessica (DeWanda Wise) moves back into her childhood home with her family, her youngest stepdaughter Alice (Pyper Braun) develops an...

Klep Napier
Nov 16, 20231 min read


Blumhouse Unveils Five Nights at Freddy's Clip at Blum Fest 2023 During New York Comic Con '23!
Happy Halloween! Welcome to Blum Fest 2023, a celebration of all things horror. We had the pleasure of attending The Blum Fest Panel...

Klep Napier
Oct 24, 20234 min read


Blumhouse's Latest 'Totally Killer' Is Teen Slasher Meets Back To The Future!
They had so much time to kill in the ‘80s… 🔪 From Blumhouse comes TotallyKiller – streams on Prime Video October 6. Heres your first...

Klep Napier
Sep 12, 20231 min read


Blumhouse releases Creepy 'Five Nights At Freddy's' Teaser Trailer!
Based on the terrifying 2014 video game, Five Nights At Freddys gets the live action treatment it deserves by Blumhouse! Earlier today,...

Klep Napier
May 16, 20231 min read


Director Of Blumhouse’s “A House On The Bayou” Talks About The Process Of Creating A Thriller!
We could argue that one of the only forms of original film writing is left to those in the indie horror film genre. But thanks to studios...

Klep Napier
Nov 19, 20212 min read
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