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Novelist Joe Hill Resurrects Ghostly Grabber in Chilling The Black Phone 2
22 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Joe Hill, creator of The Black Phone, deeply involved in sequel
- Sequel sparked by a single detail from the first film
- The Black Phone 2 praised as surpassing the original
In a surprising move, acclaimed novelist Joe Hill, the creator of the story that inspired the 2022 horror hit The Black Phone, has resurrected the ghostly Grabber for a highly anticipated sequel. When the news of The Black Phone 2 first broke, many were skeptical, but Hill's deep involvement has turned that skepticism into intrigue.
The Locke and Key author recently revealed that the idea for the new movie came not from studio pressure or franchise ambition, but from a single, seemingly minor detail in the first film. Hill's instinctive storytelling has led to a haunting and hypnotic follow-up that is earning praise for surpassing the original.
According to Hill's famous father, Stephen King, and CinemaBlend's own review, The Black Phone 2 is a chilling success. The writer who first imagined the Grabber clearly had the right instincts to bring the character back to life on the big screen once more. Audiences will have the chance to witness this when the film hits theaters in 2025.
