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‘The Black Phone’ Hit With A Minor Delay

‘The Black Phone’ Hit With A Minor Delay

The filmmaking duo of Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, who brought us Sinister and Doctor Strange, is back with The Black Phone, the Blumhouse adaptation of Joe Hill’s short story. Unfortunately, we are going to have to wait a bit longer to see it. Originally set to open in theaters this January, the movie now has a new February release date. In the film, “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.” Ethan Hawke (Sinister) and James Ransone (Sinister, It: Chapter Two) star along with Jeremy Davies (“Hannibal”), Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw. Derrickson, Cargill, and Jason Blum, for Blumhouse, are

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
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Scott Derrickson’s ‘The Black Phone’ Scores An Early 2022 Release Date

Scott Derrickson, that is a name you should be very familiar with, after all, he is the writer-director behind The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Sinister, Deliver Us from Evil, and Doctor Strange. Derrickson is back with the upcoming horror The Black Phone which is currently in post-production and now has an early 2022 release date! Ethan Hawke (Sinister) and James Ransone (Sinister, It: Chapter Two) lead the cast that also includes Jeremy Davies (“Hannibal”), Mason Thames (For All Mankind), and Madeleine McGraw (American Sniper). In the film, “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.” Derrickson and Robert Cargill (Bermuda, Doctor Strange,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 28, 2021
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James Ransone Joins Fellow ‘Sinister’ Franchise Alums For Scott Derrickson’s ‘The Black Phone’

IT: Chapter 2 actor James Ransone has been cast in Scott Derrickson‘s upcoming horror film The Black Phone, from Universal and Blumhouse. Ransone will star alongside his fellow Sinister franchise alum Ethan Hawke in the film whose plot and details are still being kept secret. Derrickson and frequent collaborator C. Robert Cargill (Bermuda, Doctor Strange, Sinister) adapted the script based on Joe Hill’s short story. In Hill’s tale, first published in his short story collection 20th Century Ghosts, young John Finney has been kidnapped and locked in a basement, a place stained with the blood of half a dozen murdered children. In his cell is an antique phone, long since disconnected…but it still rings at night, with calls from the dead. Derrickson, Cargill, and Jason Blum, for Blumhouse, are producing the film. Universal and Blumhouse will present the Crooked Highway production. Joe Hill is an executive producer. Ransone has had an impressive career in both film and TV, starring in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 20, 2021
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“Locke & Key” Renewed By Netflix Ahead Of Season Two Premiere

Season two of Netflix‘s series “Locke & Key” has not even premiered yet and already the streaming giant has renewed it for season three, not that we are complaining. Based on the comic book series by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodríguez, the series follows Locke siblings and their mother who have moved into their father’s ancestral home after his death and discover the home is full of magical keys that may be connected to their father’s death. Darby Stanchfield (“Scandal”) stars as Nina Locke, Jackson Robert Scott (IT) as Bode Locke, Connor Jessup (“American Crime”) as Tyler Locke, Emilia Jones (“Horrible Histories”) as Kinsey Locke, Bill Heck (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs) as Rendell Locke, Thomas Mitchell Barnet as Sam Lesser, Laysla De Oliveira as Dodge, and Griffin Gluck (“American Vandal”) as Gabe. The Wrap is reporting that we will see season two arrive sometime in 2021, though no date has been officially announced yet. “Carlton and Meredith have built

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 19, 2020
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Doctor Strange’s Scott Derrickson Adapting Joe Hill’s ‘Black Phone’

Scott Derrickson, the filmmaker behind Doctor Strange and Sinister, is set to direct Black Phone for Blumhouse and Universal. Derrickson, a frequent collaborator with Robert Cargill (Bermuda, Doctor Strange, Sinister) adapted the script based on a short story by Joe Hill. Mason Thames (For All Mankind) and Madeleine McGraw (Toy Story 4, Secrets of Sulphur Springs) will star. The Black Phone is one of Hill’s stories from his award-winning collection 20th Century Ghosts. Set in 1945, in the tale, John Finney finds himself locked in a blood-stained basement with half a dozen other murdered children. He discovers an antique phone, but it has long been disconnected. However, it still rings, when the dead call. Derrickson, Cargill, and Jason Blum of Blumhouse are producing Black Phone, presented by Universal, Blumhouse, and Crooked Highway Productions. Joe Hill is serving as an executive producer. Scott Derrickson is represented by WME, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Ziffren Brittenham. Robert Cargill is represented by WME and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 1, 2020
Horror Fuel

Netflix’s “Locke & Key” Will Return For Season 2

With the pandemic causing chaos and delays with the film and TV industry we are left with questions to what will be renewed and what will be canceled. Today, we’ve got some good news, Netflix’s hit series “Locke & Key” is confirmed to be returning for season two and we’ve got an update. Carlton Cuse told IGN earlier this week that the team of writers are currently hard at work on the show’s second season, which Netflix has already months ago green-lighted. As for the cast of the adaptation of Joe Hill‘s graphic novel, Jackson Robert Scott will be returning as Connor Jessup. Lyla De Oliveri and Darby Stanchfield are also expected to return and will be joined by Sherri Saum as Ellie Whedon, Emilia Jones as Kinsley Locke, and Gryphon Gluck as Gabe. The series is said to pick up right after the events in season one. We can expect it to return sometime in 2021. If you haven’t

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 26, 2020
Horror Fuel

“Locke & Key” Trailer Opens The Door To The Mysterious Magic Of Keyhouse Manor

Netflix’s adaptation of Joe Hill‘s “Locke & Key” best-selling graphic novels is finally headed our way. Ahead of its February premiere, the first trailer has just been unlocked and it’s incredible. In the series, “After their father is murdered under mysterious circumstances, the three Locke siblings and their mother move into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, which they discover is full of magical keys that may be connected to their father’s death. As the Locke children explore the different keys and their unique powers, a mysterious demon awakens — and will stop at nothing to steal them.” “Locke and Key” is from Carlton Cuse (“Lost”, “Bates Motel”) and Meredith Averill (“The Haunting of Hill House”) and stars Darby Stanchfield (“Scandal”), Jackson Robert Scott (IT), Connor Jessup (“American Crime”), Bill Heck (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), Emilia Jones (“Horrible Histories”), Laysla De Oliveira, Thomas Mitchell Barnet, and Griffin Gluck (“American Vandal”). “Locke and Key” premieres on Netflix on February 7, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 8, 2020
Horror Fuel

According To Netflix’s First “Locke And Key” Teaser Sometimes Secrets Have To Burn

Netflix’s adaptation of Joe Hill‘s best-selling graphic novel “Locke and Key” will be unleashed this February, to the delight of fans. Last week we shared the first image from the series, today we have the first teaser which includes the caption: “Sometimes the secrets have to burn.” The teaser unveiled by the series’ Twitter account tonight. In the coming-of-age series “After their father is murdered under mysterious circumstances, the three Locke siblings and their mother move into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, which they discover is full of magical keys that may be connected to their father’s death. As the Locke children explore the different keys and their unique powers, a mysterious demon awakens — and will stop at nothing to steal them.” “Locke and Key” is from Carlton Cuse (“Lost”, “Bates Motel”) and Meredith Averill (“The Haunting of Hill House”) and stars Darby Stanchfield (“Scandal”) stars alongside, Jackson Robert Scott (IT), Connor Jessup (“American Crime”), Bill Heck (The Ballad of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 22, 2019
Horror Fuel

Our First Look at Netflix’s “Locke And Key” Takes Us to Keyhouse Manor

Last week, Netflix announced its series adaptation of “Locke & Key,” based on the best-selling graphic novels by Joe Hill. Today, we have the first look at the series to share with you. In the series, “After their father is murdered under mysterious circumstances, the three Locke siblings and their mother move into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, which they discover is full of magical keys that may be connected to their father’s death. As the Locke children explore the different keys and their unique powers, a mysterious demon awakens — and will stop at nothing to steal them.” Darby Stanchfield (“Scandal”), Jackson Robert Scott (IT), Conner Jessup (“American Crime”), Bill Heck (The Ballard of Buster Scruggs), and Emilia Jones (“Horrible Histories”) star in the coming-of-age mystery from Carlton Cuse (“Bates Motel”) and Meredith Averill (“The Haunting of Hill House). “Locke and Key” will debut on Netflix on February 7, 2020. The first image we have is of Keyhouse Manor, the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2019
Horror Fuel

Review: Issue #1 Of Joe Hill’s “Dying Is Easy”

So, I’ve gotten my hands on issue one of Joe Hill’s new comic Dying is Easy, from publisher IDW, the same publisher that brought us Hill’s The Cape, Road Rage, Thumbprint, and Locke & Key. The first issue opens with a dark and humorous stand-up routine by the main character, Syd “Shit Talk” Homes, an ex-cop with a sharp tongue and a quick wit. Hill made a bold choice opening a new comic with a comedy routine, but if you read closely, the routine reveals quite a lot about Syd. After his set, Syd sits talking with two other comedians as they discuss a young comic and his habits of stealing from other routines. The conversation flows well. Presumably set in the ’90s (Leno and “Friends” receive a nod), we also get hints of Syd’s past that includes murder and a woman. While issue one did not tread into the horror genre straight away, I look forward to seeing more

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2019

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‘The Black Phone’ Hit With A Minor Delay

‘The Black Phone’ Hit With A Minor Delay

The filmmaking duo of Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, who brought us Sinister and Doctor Strange, is back with The Black Phone, the Blumhouse adaptation of Joe Hill’s short story. Unfortunately, we are going to have to wait a bit longer to see it. Originally set to open in theaters this January, the movie now has a new February release date. In the film, “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.” Ethan Hawke (Sinister) and James Ransone (Sinister, It: Chapter Two) star along with Jeremy Davies (“Hannibal”), Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw. Derrickson, Cargill, and Jason Blum, for Blumhouse, are

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2021
Horror Fuel

Scott Derrickson’s ‘The Black Phone’ Scores An Early 2022 Release Date

Scott Derrickson, that is a name you should be very familiar with, after all, he is the writer-director behind The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Sinister, Deliver Us from Evil, and Doctor Strange. Derrickson is back with the upcoming horror The Black Phone which is currently in post-production and now has an early 2022 release date! Ethan Hawke (Sinister) and James Ransone (Sinister, It: Chapter Two) lead the cast that also includes Jeremy Davies (“Hannibal”), Mason Thames (For All Mankind), and Madeleine McGraw (American Sniper). In the film, “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.” Derrickson and Robert Cargill (Bermuda, Doctor Strange,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 28, 2021
Horror Fuel

James Ransone Joins Fellow ‘Sinister’ Franchise Alums For Scott Derrickson’s ‘The Black Phone’

IT: Chapter 2 actor James Ransone has been cast in Scott Derrickson‘s upcoming horror film The Black Phone, from Universal and Blumhouse. Ransone will star alongside his fellow Sinister franchise alum Ethan Hawke in the film whose plot and details are still being kept secret. Derrickson and frequent collaborator C. Robert Cargill (Bermuda, Doctor Strange, Sinister) adapted the script based on Joe Hill’s short story. In Hill’s tale, first published in his short story collection 20th Century Ghosts, young John Finney has been kidnapped and locked in a basement, a place stained with the blood of half a dozen murdered children. In his cell is an antique phone, long since disconnected…but it still rings at night, with calls from the dead. Derrickson, Cargill, and Jason Blum, for Blumhouse, are producing the film. Universal and Blumhouse will present the Crooked Highway production. Joe Hill is an executive producer. Ransone has had an impressive career in both film and TV, starring in

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 20, 2021
Horror Fuel

“Locke & Key” Renewed By Netflix Ahead Of Season Two Premiere

Season two of Netflix‘s series “Locke & Key” has not even premiered yet and already the streaming giant has renewed it for season three, not that we are complaining. Based on the comic book series by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodríguez, the series follows Locke siblings and their mother who have moved into their father’s ancestral home after his death and discover the home is full of magical keys that may be connected to their father’s death. Darby Stanchfield (“Scandal”) stars as Nina Locke, Jackson Robert Scott (IT) as Bode Locke, Connor Jessup (“American Crime”) as Tyler Locke, Emilia Jones (“Horrible Histories”) as Kinsey Locke, Bill Heck (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs) as Rendell Locke, Thomas Mitchell Barnet as Sam Lesser, Laysla De Oliveira as Dodge, and Griffin Gluck (“American Vandal”) as Gabe. The Wrap is reporting that we will see season two arrive sometime in 2021, though no date has been officially announced yet. “Carlton and Meredith have built

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 19, 2020
Horror Fuel

Doctor Strange’s Scott Derrickson Adapting Joe Hill’s ‘Black Phone’

Scott Derrickson, the filmmaker behind Doctor Strange and Sinister, is set to direct Black Phone for Blumhouse and Universal. Derrickson, a frequent collaborator with Robert Cargill (Bermuda, Doctor Strange, Sinister) adapted the script based on a short story by Joe Hill. Mason Thames (For All Mankind) and Madeleine McGraw (Toy Story 4, Secrets of Sulphur Springs) will star. The Black Phone is one of Hill’s stories from his award-winning collection 20th Century Ghosts. Set in 1945, in the tale, John Finney finds himself locked in a blood-stained basement with half a dozen other murdered children. He discovers an antique phone, but it has long been disconnected. However, it still rings, when the dead call. Derrickson, Cargill, and Jason Blum of Blumhouse are producing Black Phone, presented by Universal, Blumhouse, and Crooked Highway Productions. Joe Hill is serving as an executive producer. Scott Derrickson is represented by WME, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Ziffren Brittenham. Robert Cargill is represented by WME and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 1, 2020
Horror Fuel

Netflix’s “Locke & Key” Will Return For Season 2

With the pandemic causing chaos and delays with the film and TV industry we are left with questions to what will be renewed and what will be canceled. Today, we’ve got some good news, Netflix’s hit series “Locke & Key” is confirmed to be returning for season two and we’ve got an update. Carlton Cuse told IGN earlier this week that the team of writers are currently hard at work on the show’s second season, which Netflix has already months ago green-lighted. As for the cast of the adaptation of Joe Hill‘s graphic novel, Jackson Robert Scott will be returning as Connor Jessup. Lyla De Oliveri and Darby Stanchfield are also expected to return and will be joined by Sherri Saum as Ellie Whedon, Emilia Jones as Kinsley Locke, and Gryphon Gluck as Gabe. The series is said to pick up right after the events in season one. We can expect it to return sometime in 2021. If you haven’t

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 26, 2020
Horror Fuel

“Locke & Key” Trailer Opens The Door To The Mysterious Magic Of Keyhouse Manor

Netflix’s adaptation of Joe Hill‘s “Locke & Key” best-selling graphic novels is finally headed our way. Ahead of its February premiere, the first trailer has just been unlocked and it’s incredible. In the series, “After their father is murdered under mysterious circumstances, the three Locke siblings and their mother move into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, which they discover is full of magical keys that may be connected to their father’s death. As the Locke children explore the different keys and their unique powers, a mysterious demon awakens — and will stop at nothing to steal them.” “Locke and Key” is from Carlton Cuse (“Lost”, “Bates Motel”) and Meredith Averill (“The Haunting of Hill House”) and stars Darby Stanchfield (“Scandal”), Jackson Robert Scott (IT), Connor Jessup (“American Crime”), Bill Heck (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), Emilia Jones (“Horrible Histories”), Laysla De Oliveira, Thomas Mitchell Barnet, and Griffin Gluck (“American Vandal”). “Locke and Key” premieres on Netflix on February 7, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 8, 2020
Horror Fuel

According To Netflix’s First “Locke And Key” Teaser Sometimes Secrets Have To Burn

Netflix’s adaptation of Joe Hill‘s best-selling graphic novel “Locke and Key” will be unleashed this February, to the delight of fans. Last week we shared the first image from the series, today we have the first teaser which includes the caption: “Sometimes the secrets have to burn.” The teaser unveiled by the series’ Twitter account tonight. In the coming-of-age series “After their father is murdered under mysterious circumstances, the three Locke siblings and their mother move into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, which they discover is full of magical keys that may be connected to their father’s death. As the Locke children explore the different keys and their unique powers, a mysterious demon awakens — and will stop at nothing to steal them.” “Locke and Key” is from Carlton Cuse (“Lost”, “Bates Motel”) and Meredith Averill (“The Haunting of Hill House”) and stars Darby Stanchfield (“Scandal”) stars alongside, Jackson Robert Scott (IT), Connor Jessup (“American Crime”), Bill Heck (The Ballad of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 22, 2019
Horror Fuel

Our First Look at Netflix’s “Locke And Key” Takes Us to Keyhouse Manor

Last week, Netflix announced its series adaptation of “Locke & Key,” based on the best-selling graphic novels by Joe Hill. Today, we have the first look at the series to share with you. In the series, “After their father is murdered under mysterious circumstances, the three Locke siblings and their mother move into their ancestral home, Keyhouse, which they discover is full of magical keys that may be connected to their father’s death. As the Locke children explore the different keys and their unique powers, a mysterious demon awakens — and will stop at nothing to steal them.” Darby Stanchfield (“Scandal”), Jackson Robert Scott (IT), Conner Jessup (“American Crime”), Bill Heck (The Ballard of Buster Scruggs), and Emilia Jones (“Horrible Histories”) star in the coming-of-age mystery from Carlton Cuse (“Bates Motel”) and Meredith Averill (“The Haunting of Hill House). “Locke and Key” will debut on Netflix on February 7, 2020. The first image we have is of Keyhouse Manor, the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2019
Horror Fuel

Review: Issue #1 Of Joe Hill’s “Dying Is Easy”

So, I’ve gotten my hands on issue one of Joe Hill’s new comic Dying is Easy, from publisher IDW, the same publisher that brought us Hill’s The Cape, Road Rage, Thumbprint, and Locke & Key. The first issue opens with a dark and humorous stand-up routine by the main character, Syd “Shit Talk” Homes, an ex-cop with a sharp tongue and a quick wit. Hill made a bold choice opening a new comic with a comedy routine, but if you read closely, the routine reveals quite a lot about Syd. After his set, Syd sits talking with two other comedians as they discuss a young comic and his habits of stealing from other routines. The conversation flows well. Presumably set in the ’90s (Leno and “Friends” receive a nod), we also get hints of Syd’s past that includes murder and a woman. While issue one did not tread into the horror genre straight away, I look forward to seeing more

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 10, 2019
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