Demian Bichir returns to horror with 'Black Phone 2'
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Rodolfo G. Zubieta
Mexico City (June 6, 2025) - 5:00 a.m.
Scott Derrickson, director of 'Black Phone 2,' applauds Mexican director Demian Bichir for the film, which promises to be even more violent and terrifying. Credit: Special
Filmmaker Scott Derrickson said Bichir's role is informed by memories of people who were important to him growing up. Credit: From Instagram: @scottderrickson
The original film featured a masked serial killer called The Grabber (Ethan Hawke) who kidnaps children and locks them in his basement. Credit: Taken from IG: @ethanhawke
This sequel, which will be set in the snowy and gloomy mountain landscapes of Denver, Colorado, hits theaters in October of this year. Credit: Universal Pictures
After a short run of horror films like Alien: Covenant , The Nun and The Grudge , Mexican director Demian Bichir is ready to return to the genre with Black Telephone 2 , which just released its first official trailer.
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