The Black Phone 2 (2025) Movie Review: Death Awaits in the Blizzard but the Fright Is Scarce

He then took a detour with the remake of “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” starring Keanu Reeves—a film that,

while not groundbreaking, didn’t bother me, and I remember liking it alright back when I saw it in theaters.

Then came “Doctor Strange.” This blockbuster put Derrickson back in the spotlight, riding a wave of success.

“The Black Phone 2” follows this familiar pattern, swinging for the fences with a mix of original ideas and clear nods to the iconic “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise

This stylistic decision gives the dream world its own eerie texture, amplifying the surreal atmosphere.

Combined with loose camerawork and experimental editing, many scenes feel like you’re trapped inside a relentless nightmare you can’t escape.

On the acting front, the cast delivers solid performances. Maddy brings back the fiery spirit that made her the standout in the original

said, I can understand the criticism about his introduction: being presented as a volatile, drug-addled figure without much buildup feels abrupt, almost jarring.