The Black Phone 2 (2025)
Black Phone 2 expands the mythology of the original in some interesting ways, but struggles to recapture the tension and suspense that made the first film memorable. Despite strong performances, an effective villain, and a few genuinely creepy moments, the sequel often feels slow, repetitive, and overly reliant on dream sequences that never build enough momentum. There are good ideas here, but the execution never fully comes together.