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: The film grossed $161.4 million worldwide against a relatively small production budget.

: It is based on a short story by Joe Hill (son of Stephen King) from his collection 20th Century Ghosts . Black Phone

The film was generally well-received by both critics and casual viewers. : The film grossed $161

Due to the first film's success, a sequel titled has been developed. The Black Phone Movie Review | Common Sense Media Black Phone

The Black Phone was a major success for Blumhouse and Universal, significantly outperforming its budget.

: While fictional, the villain was partially patterned after real-life serial killer John Wayne Gacy .