Making Of THE BLACK PHONE - Best Of Behind The Scenes & On Set Interview With Ethan Hawke | UPI 2022

[@walterivanfairview]

Best casting of child actors since IT. Madeleine McGraw as Gwen should be nominated for an Oscar.

[@OttrPopAnimations]

frrrrr

[@evan_baller2330]

No cap

[@brooklynnanderson3912]

Not it

[@MixedUpEmotions]

Facts.

[@alkakindo]

I support this idea. I hope both the kids are recognised for this movie

[@stephanieg9089]

What really stood out to me about this film is that it is actually an excellent short story adaption, one of the best I’ve seen. It retains the title and all the content of the short story (dialogue and all) and it expands on content *already in the story* to bring it to a full length film. I feel like many short story adaptions end up with a different title and being “based on” because they take the basic story and go in totally different directions. I feel like it was extremely unique how spot on faithful this was. If you haven’t read the short story it can be found online, highly recommended.

[@Kristiekins2]

I was honestly so impressed when I read the short story afterward that there was so many pieces of dialogue and elements that were directly lifted. It was such a masterful and fully well intentioned treatment of the story.

[@iluvcatslol5714]

What shirt film was this based off???

[@metalsadman]

@@iluvcatslol5714 Same title by joe hill

[@laurencazeneuve6136]

@@iluvcatslol5714 It's based on a short story by joe hill

[@holdupaintyounathanielb8885]

Yess!!

[@ghostmysteries971]

I just love how Ethan pats Mason on the shoulder when he's not in character trying to creep Mason out. That's what I love about acting, it's about having fun. Also his laugh is enjoyable as well as creepy.

[@za1iyah]

the way mason leans away tho, he seems terrified even out of character😭

[@natwalsh2710]

@@za1iyah LOL XD

[@gap_tooth]

the scene where the grabber was sitting in the corner, watching finney sleep is one of the most memorable moments for me. “i just wanted to look at you…” 😶

[@RonnieRon]

Fasho a wtf moment🤣🤣💪

[@wadewilson8011]

I don't think many people got what was really creepy about that scene. What got me is after he said, "I just wanted to look at you." He immediately rushed out & closed the door as if he was trying to keep himself from doing MORE to Finnie right then. Like his conscience was saying, "wait, it's not time yet, make him play the game. You'll have more time to do what you want to him later. Tee hee." 😖

[@gap_tooth]

@@wadewilson8011 very eerie interpretation!! in a weird way i almost saw that as one of the only genuine moments we see from the grabber. we could see that he had tears in his eyes as he said it, which struck me as odd. if the theory that he was also abused (sexually or physically) by his father in that basement as a child is true, i took him watching finney sleep as sort of admiring his “innocence”. but your interpretation is probably more likely seeing what a twisted fuck he is 💀

[@wadewilson8011]

@@gap_tooth yeah he already had 5 bodies buried across the street. I think admiration of "innocence" was the furthest thing from his mind. It was more like an IG influencer taking a photo of their "exquisite" meal, right before posting it online, and then later eating it. But your theory is good too.

[@gap_tooth]

@@wadewilson8011 LOL that’s a way to put it 😖 he is definitely a murderous pervert no argument there, i just can’t imagine why he was choked up in that scene. if he was holding himself back from doing something worse, i figured he would have shown frustration or anger. it was so odd that he was practically crying. guy’s full of mystery though hahaha

[@padeeyuhh]

The jump scare when he’s on the phone and the camera pans and the ghost is just chillin there😳

[@aagamesyt2282]

Funny thing about that, that jumpscare actually made me scream in the theater

[@iluvcatslol5714]

I SCREAMED TOO

[@willowsae114]

It’s the first time I jumped at a scene in so long. with a lot of movies now, jump scares are usually very predictable & overused but they did so good with this movie👏

[@erikapietro5338]

@@aagamesyt2282 i screamed so loudly i made a couple scream too lol

[@mollyjackson4476]

Yeah that one got me too lol 😂

[@tyaafatiya6065]

Love d way how robin teach finney to fight, i couldn't stop crying when robin called..Their friendship in the movie was so beautiful.. & i love gwen too

[@ashleybankscoaching]

I cried too. I was so mad the grabber got Robin 💔

[@tyaafatiya6065]

@@ashleybankscoachingi wish i had a friend like him

[@courtscarnival9683]

I just watched and cried

[@mollyjackson4476]

Same 🥺

[@ashleybankscoaching]

@@tyaafatiya6065 me too

[@rickbeezer34]

This movie was so amazing.. I love the fact that it took place in 1978.. Kinda gave it a Halloween vibe to it. Great Music too. But Ethan Hawke was flawless in this movie. Great acting from everyone. But he was super creepy.. 10/10.

[@sawyerramos3113]

excuse you, but Hawke is flawless in every movie! lol

[@brandonmmmmmmmm3293]

Same so creepy

[@metalsadman]

@@sawyerramos3113 yeah love the guy, he should've gotten a nomination at least in training day

[@drpepperrrrrr1]

I wanted to watch the movie alone but i prob wouldn’t be alive rn If I did

[@greveneretrasshlgreven2505]

Just watched this movie, it was awesome!!

[@mollyjackson4476]

I think the plot where all the victims put together each method of escaping in order for flynnie to fully get away, is super dope. It's makes you think, and that's definitely never been done before. Which is hard with scary movies now a days. Bravo on this one. 👏👏👏

[@magdalenabotello9243]

It honestly reminds me of those escape room games when you need certain clues or items to escape and I really love that concept, literally all coming together

[@seacyren161]

Ive o ly ever seen th8s d9ne in the movie coraline but even in that movie they werent with her every step of the way.

[@emybear225]

This would be so scary being kidnapped by somebody who seasons his food with salt and pepper

[@j----y]

Eggs...

[@okay5668]

@@j----y just eggs…

[@whyandco9321]

If he is making rendang for breakfast then its more scarier

[@fayeshaw3868]

@@whyandco9321 crispy rendang

[@Itskennedy06]

🤣🤣

[@luhdle]

The black phone is a masterful horror movie, the grabber was scarier than any supernatural villain could. The "trap" scene when he leaves the door open and the camera shows him upstairs, sitting in front of the door, shirtless and holding a belt with a frowny mask... that was terrifying, I legit got goosebumps thinking "oh okay he's THAT twisted"

[@eliedevera1573]

Ethan Hawke really did well in the movie. He's so scary with just his voice. Love the movie so much.

[@wishbone11]

Ethan Hawke is such a protagonist not even in his films but in real life. The fact that he initially saw the movie as a “abstract greek theatre piece” and that’s what made him do it just speaks for itself.

[@lovleesmoviereviews]

I loved how Gwen was relentless and how finney overcame his fears…I was completely invested.

[@voodooluck]

Loved this film. There were some funny moments and really intense moments but all in all it was so well put together, the way that all the boys gathered to help Finney was so amazing, I loved that everything worked out in the end and I also loved the Serial Killer story + Ghost story concept.

[@cecefil]

Just saw this film last night. We want to see it again! As a kid growing up in the 70s & how those times actually were for us this director, writer & actors did outstanding! Great horror too. Also realized my 18 year old doesn't know how to use a rotary phone. I miss the satisfaction of hanging up on someone rather than tapping a smart phone button when you're pissed off

[@iamsheep]

Ethan Hawke's theory of actors playing the bad guy is hilarious but true! You just can't unsee Jack Nicholson has a lunatic after The Shining!

[@MrBuketman]

It’ll grab ya. Probably an instant classic. It goes by fast because it’s such a great thriller as it is a horror. An authentic gritty flick. Nothing corny. Smart story. Great ending.

[@madladnate]

I'm sure this movie will be considered a classic 10 years from now.

[@starman2094]

And, Beautiful.

[@MrBuketman]

@@madladnate Likely 🤙

[@MrBuketman]

@@starman2094 For sure. Also had a nice little twist regarding the brothers at the end.

[@akentertainment5557]

Ethan is amazing and the sister acting is top notch as well I loved this movie

[@wiwisjxkalnz]

Dude SHE'S AWEEEESSSOOOOMMEEEEE dude her acting is so freaking realistic like OMG it's amaZINNNG

[@mollyjackson4476]

I couldn't agree more. Blows my mind that its not brought up more because her career is going to take off. She's so sooo talented.

[@natwalsh2710]

I agree and I love the movie too! I watched it not too long ago. Also love Finn and Robin. They’re also great characters and the actors did well too. Everyone did.

[@marieturk5468]

Ethan is so well spoken it’s crazy

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

This movie fuckin rocks.

[@zariyah255]

Jesus Christ loves you and repent from your sins he’s coming soon Amen

[@genesisstanley8163]

Just saw the movie today with my two friends and we was creeped out and disturbed by The Grabber and we said that the movie was really good and definitely worth watching I rate it a solid 8 and my friends rate it a 8.5 and a 9

[@mightymurph550]

Same I gave it an 8.5. A couple comedic parts didnt land and a couple corny parts overall. But man what an adventure

[@madladnate]

watch it again... you will go 9.5

[@theresedagsland4535]

Seeing it for the fifth time tomorrow! The acting is so damn incredible!

[@memelox9337]

Seriously? Fifth time? LoL

[@ashleybankscoaching]

Agreed !!

[@harshharsh4190]

@@memelox9337 wtf This guy hasn't gone mad i think he loves horror movies I wont look back after seeing 1 time 😂😂😂 ethan hawke acting is next level i like his acting in moonknight and that boy also good 😂😂😂😂

[@andreeaiancu6920]

Me for the forthhhh. I get you friend

[@youareeemysunshine]

It's really good but,why watch it so much? It's gonna get boring

[@helainaaaa6098]

I will forever love that they chose Ethan as the grabber. He’s a true sweetheart 😭

[@livgilbertson3136]

Madeline McGraw needs an Oscar Her acting was brilliant

[@LenaHyena]

1:48 That's actually an excellent point! That's honestly how a lot of people see Christoph Waltz ever since he played Hans Landa. People do tend to relate actors to their more villainous roles

[@blakeogeris2494]

It's crazy, at first I hated the father then as the film progress, you start to understand the father and start to feel sorry for him. Even though he was technically abusive , you start to understand more and you start entering that gray area of protection vs abuse.

[@anythingchannel9326]

He was protecting and abusing.

[@DHxxxxxxx]

He was abusing his role as a father to control them. He wasn’t abusive necessarily but his tactics to get them to do what he wanted was horrible. I liked him as a character though

[@sawyerramos3113]

Exactly. Hence my love/hate relationship with my father. He was over protective of us, and was so busy raising us, providing for us and keeping us save that he didnt have time to cuddle, or baby us with reasons why he did what he did. He never explained his actions, he just acted. I felt so loved and protected by him, and on the same breath, i feared him.

[@maskedbadass6802]

I understand how you feel and the most important part is that the father recognizes his mistake and is not just beating his kids for fun. I had a violent abusive mother growing up it wasn't the violence that made it unforgivable, it was that she had no logical reason for it and would gaslight me by acting as though it never happened even when other family members were present. If my mother had simply admitted she was wrong I would've gladly invited her back into my life, but alas we haven't spoken in years because she continues to be manipulative and dishonest. Any attempts at confronting her with the truth has her either fly into a rage or scoff at you like you're crazy even if you have half a dozen witnesses on your side.

[@ItsJordaan]

That belt scene was uncomfortable to watch. The acting was so damn good!

[@TuberoseKisser]

The children in this movie was fucking amazing. Their acting is on the level of veterans.

[@citedbarley5078]

1:36 i laughed so hard at this part because my name is Fin, and everyone calls me Finny. I’ve never heard that nickname outside of my friends/family using it so i felt so called out at this scene😭

[@veronica4004]

The plot is great. The story keeps you on your toes, its super suspenseful. The characters are great. I can't get enough of it.

[@djdariana]

This movie really made me cry man. It got way to real for me. Wonderfully scripted honestly dood. Fantastic movie.

[@WeFoundAtlantis]

This movie is damn good. One of my top 10 favorites of all time. Ethan Hawke is amazing.

[@peppermint9657]

I just went to the movies today to see this movie and it was soooo good ! I have always been a huge fan of Ethan Hawke and he was excellent ! That mask was super freaky. If you havent seen this movie yet, you really need to. It's fantastic !!

[@elizabethmarievalentine9575]

Best movie I’ve seen all year. I watched it 3 times in theaters. Loved it! I don’t think I’ll ever grow tired of this film. Great work ❤️

[@saracravey4184]

saw the black phone last night and loved it!! at the end of the movie everyone cheered..amazing heart that movie has!!

[@Tu-wf4sg]

This movie was absolutely amazing! All the actors left an imprint somehow, even the ones that aren't main characters. I had to come and watch interviews from Ethan Hawke specifically because he really brought his character to life. Listening to him talk about how hard it was for him to play such evil... makes sense after watching the movie.

[@diandiaz9026]

Ethan Hawke is such a great actor and he has been so underwritten and so many things that I’m excited for this for sure

[@lonelyemo1924]

Imagine getting kidnapped and you can talk to dead kids I’m surprised that fin was so calm this movie is amazing I love it

[@MsEdgely]

Well, he was probably used to stuff like that seeing how his mother was a psychic/medium.

[@MarcyTheKindaCoolWizard]

I thinn the shock itself from being kidnapled and all was overwhelming wnough that his brain didnt have the energy to process the fact he was talking to ghost, probably didnt even realize he was talking to ghosts until maybe after the second call i think where it becomes more appearent he's tlaking with amnesiac ghosts What im saying is His brain barely had tkme to process properly anything post-kidnapping because of the shock of the kidnapping itself

[@joshg9470]

What's crazy about this movie is this happens everyday 😭

[@mushroomfog2509]

And the craziest part is that it ends worst...

[@laurarules3642]

@@mushroomfog2509 Yeah no ghosts to give victims advice and survival tips over the phone in real life

[@batool2000rox]

@@laurarules3642 no sister to vision your kidnapping and very often, no survivors

[@hopscotch5617]

From all the movies Blumhouse has ever made, i say this by far is in my personal list of well done movies. It keeps you in tension. It makes you feel like you're there next to Finney. And I like that there's ghost, some blood and gore. To me this is a propper horror film

[@Littlekitten_]

Just watched it twice two days in a row ! I enjoyed it so much! We used subtitles with my mom and she loved the movie!

[@ashleybankscoaching]

This movie was very DARKK but everyone in it really did an outstanding job. I was so impressed with Ethan I had to look up interviews lol 😆

[@kenziijoy]

just saw the movie on saturday and i loved it! MY NEW FAVORITE! best movie ever created, its perfect

[@vlogswithpeighton5955]

This is one of the best movies I have ever seen and especially the fact that it took place in the 1980’s and it really gives off the vibe unlike other movies that was made in this century but takes place in the 1900’s I will definitely watch this again

[@lovingmusichere]

I loved everything about the movie. The story and the acting from everyone was so good.

[@cyber6sapien]

This may be one of my favorite films of all time. It is soooo well done!

[@mnight207]

I have always been a fan of Ethan Hawke, ever since Explorers which I love. But he doesnt get enough credit. He is a great actor and off screen seems like a very nice human being.

[@rogueguardian]

You know I'm slowly becoming a bigger horror fan because of movies like this. Scott derrickson killed it. Great job man.

[@violet.crown1036]

So, I literally HATE scary stuff, but i loved this movie. How they combined it with a ghost story was really creative. In the movie theater the jump scare that scared me the most was when The grabber was like: Stop what? Idk why lol 5/5 stars

[@Daxfried]

I just watched it and I’m really scared can you help

[@violet.crown1036]

@@Daxfried Mr clean. why are you here?? Cleanse your soul brother

[@sw4eternity]

Oh man, I’m all up in this video, haha. (I was the boom operator). Don’t think I’ve ever been so featured in a BTS video! Good movie, go see it!

[@mitsuri1304]

Damn this has got to be one of my top 5 horror movies AT LEAST! I love the idea of combining horror elements, and it really worked for me. Well done!

[@thewrightfamilylife6898]

IT WAS THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL THING I HAVE EVER WATCHED. when Robin taught finney how to punch it made me cry

[@RoseRose-ly4qw]

I was very impressed with Ethan Hawke's acting in this movie,and also like the great acting of child actors too 👍10/10

[@googlyer]

yeah the kid actors are perfectly casted 👏👏 hands down 👐 and ofc Ethan Hawke as the cherry on top 🍒💪

[@joycroom2811]

Never in a million years would I believe this was the guy who played in Training Day with Denzel Washington.

[@laurarules3642]

FINALLY a good film from the entertainment industry . I guess we have had our treat for the year it'll be back to THE MESSAGE movies and superheroes

[@jooliagoolia9959]

This movie nods to the documentary Who Took Johnny And is one of the most important documentaries about children being taken. I am soo grateful for that. Good movie and fantastic performances.

[@riririchburgh2109]

I’ve seen the movie in the theater three times.. THIS WEEK💀💀

[@Gegeindisguise]

This movie really show you that being a kid doesn’t mean you can’t get hurt so never think ur parents are too overprotective THEY ARE NEVER TOO OVERPROTECTIVE just helping you out really love this movie and I will be showing this to some children

[@03cobra4]

Best movie I have seen in a very very long time. Outstanding on so many levels.

[@Barnabas45]

Loved the movie, It had a 'Stranger Things' / Stephen King 'It' vibe.

[@jordancoronado1736]

This was a really well made movie. It's not easy making a movie and seeing this video shows all the hard work put into it. This movies a good example of hard work paid off 👏

[@miasfit84]

Ethan Hawke freaked me the hell out and I'm 40 years old. Great movie

[@abbyhazleton1393]

Bro my heart was racing the whole entire time

[@kenyattaharmon1385]

ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES I'VE SEEN IN A WHILE

[@AM-je1du]

Ok, just saw the movie and loved it. Really enjoyed the sound track to it. I may be way off, but did anyone else catch the resemblance when Gwen, Finn's sister, was ridding her bike in the rain to Pink Floyd's ON THE RUN and "The Dark Side of OZ"? Same music comes on when Elmira Gulch is on her bike.

[@klsecond5755]

cute sewing dear

[@Nosferatu66921]

This movie to me was a work of art beyond 10/10 for me!

[@ashtintorrez4933]

This movie is definitely top 5 movies of the year. This is a must see! Amazing acting, story line, cinematography. Will be adding to my favorite movie list!

[@jfromstate8581]

This movie is doing so well already that I see no bad reviews on it🤘🏽💯

[@emilioerazo6935]

Im a big fan of Ethan Hawke after this movie, so mysterious, thrilling, realistic, reality scary, directed very well too

[@ems-2009]

i love mason so much!! this movie was amazing!! i’ve watched it 3 times already!!

[@kimberlym-w9926]

❤️ Ethan Hawke, he is amazing in what he does!! This will be extremely interesting how he takes on The Grabber to make come alive!! 👍🎉😎

[@sophcharms2134]

“ I hate playin the baddie” 1:47 💅💅

[@ILUVME2727]

the only thing that made me feel bad was robins last call with finney but this movie is awesome

[@davidmenke7552]

Excellent film. Finny was incredible. Not many scary films where a kid is the lead. I just wish that he would have cried in a bit more believable way, at the part where he can't get through the freezer. He starts to sob, but it really sounds fake and there's no tears. Would have been cool if they got him to really cry. Reminds of the almost final scene in Manchester by the Sea where Michelle Williams' character cries heavily while sharing her deepest feelings to Casy Affleck's character. It's a very beautifully painful scene, but girl has NO tears on her face while she's allegedly sobbing and sniffling!!! It just looks really bad, especially for such a terrific scene.

[@chaniyahriver9881]

Just finished watching this in the theaters and can’t stop crying

[@jacquelyndamon4116]

Went to see the movie last night , and it was AMAZING !!

[@cocinandoconvero]

Some how I need more of this movie, it's just hard to explain.

[@Leatherface_fan]

They need to make a sequel we’re it shows what exactly happens to all the kids in the basement

[@DementedDirt]

Salt and pepper. Tee hee. I LOVE this film! Such a cool concept 👏

[@brentbyfaith7432]

Love this movie! Ethan Hawke was amazing!

[@robertdraper5782]

There aren't many too many movies that would work on stage but The Black Phone would make a really good live theatre adaptation

[@multifandom9266]

Honestly this movie is incredible, one of my favorite of all time

[@hazukaaaa.5955]

WHERE IS MY ROBIN 🤬🤬🤬😭

[@snipesisbest]

omg the ghost parts scared me so much movie of the year guys

[@canadaverydry]

1978 is a wonderful year! love all the fashion

[@jadestarrr18]

Best child acting I’ve seen in a longgg time

[@zoeeuniceinumerables698]

10/10 feel sorry for the 5 kids..gwen was impressive and finney..i love them💜

[@coraeagle7354]

Finney:“What did you put in that?” The grabber: “salt and pepper tehehe 🤭 “

[@yeyewhatever4851]

Bro the scene where he is sitting in the chair with a belt is one of the most disturbing funniest thing I’ve ever seen in my life 😭😭😭

[@sabylabiene]

watched it yesterday, it was amazing

[@hansderrick7038]

I liked how it was not expected on how the story would play out. There's more to the story then you think. Kidnapping, abduction, etc, which are all scary things that exist. How to respond, how to react when your put in a situation you don't think your getting out of until you have exhausted the list of ways to escape. Dont give up. At least try to make it out alive.

[@jasonpaone570]

Movie was perfect and brilliant. Kept me on my toes hole time. We need another one?

[@lauriefaithprescott]

October 2025

[@ivobyrt]

Fun fact: The mask was created by the icon himself, Tom Savini.

[@kSwissh007]

JESUS WHAAAT THE FUCKK!!!! best line in the whole movie

[@rebekahwolkiewicz449]

Loved it. So much!

[@Gibson-zq7tb]

The grabber is possibly the best movie villain of all time.

[@rubyyy325]

we literally know absolutely nothing about him 💀

[@quiznos0485]

Darth Vader exists

[@Gibson-zq7tb]

@@quiznos0485 if I never hear anything Star Wars related again I’d be happy.

[@venomshakeXV]

@@rubyyy325 why is that a bad thing? That’s what makes him so entertaining! The mystery

[@rubyyy325]

@@venomshakeXV not really, sinister didnt raise any annoying questions, we know everything we needed to. this villain we know absolutely nothing about, even when they showed it. it being his mask being taken off and him acting like it hurt, etc

[@jaboi7709]

Fantastic movie!!! Definitely one of my new favorites

[@brandonmmmmmmmm3293]

Loved it !!!! 👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@renzy5270]

I would love to see a prequel

[@iheartadriangreensmith2419]

“Salt and pepper🤨 hmehme😜🤪😙😚🤭”