Johnny Has the Keys

Ep. 07-35: The Black Phone (2021)

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THE BLACK PHONE (2021)—A shy but resilient boy is abducted by a sadistic killer and locked in a soundproof basement. When a disconnected black phone mysteriously begins to ring, he discovers he can hear the voices of the killer’s past victims—each offering him cryptic advice on how to survive. As time runs out, he must use their guidance to outwit his captor. 

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Join us as we delve into The Black Phone (2021), a chilling blend of supernatural horror and psychological suspense. We’ll discuss the film’s eerie atmosphere, gripping screenplay, and standout performances—especially its menacing villain and resourceful young protagonist. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys picks up the receiver, tuning in to ghostly voices from the past, each whispering a crucial clue… but will we decipher the message in time, or become trapped in the dark ourselves?

SHOW LINKS:

  • The Black Phone (2021)
  • Scott Derrickson
  • Joe Hill
  • Seven (1995)
  • Creepshow (1982)
  • Tom Savini
  • The Joker
  • Stranger Things (2016)
  • The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
  • The Devil’s Candy (2015)
  • The Shining (1980)
  • Ti West
  • The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
  • Doctor Sleep (2019)
  • Mr. Sardonicus (1961)
  • The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
  • The 400 Blows (1959)
  • The Devil’s Backbone (2001)
  • Sinister (2012)
  • Ted Bundy
  • John Wayne Gacy
  • Jeffrey Dahmer
  • It (2017)
  • It Chapter Two (2019)
  • The Tingler (1959)

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