Netflix viewers are running out of time to stream a ‘truly disturbing’ horror film on the platform.
With Halloween approaching, there are numerous films available for fans seeking a scare, but some titles are only accessible for a limited period. One such title is The Black Phone, featuring Ethan Hawke in an unusual villainous role.
However, film enthusiasts have a limited window to watch it before it’s removed from the service, as Netflix confirms it will be available only until November 2.
In this supernatural horror, Hawke portrays a serial child killer known as The Grabber who kidnaps a teenager named Finney. While captive, Finney discovers an old phone that enables him to communicate with the killer’s past victims.
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These voices soon start assisting Finney in planning his escape. The movie reunites director Scott Derrickson and writer C. Robert Cargill, who previously collaborated on the first Doctor Strange film for Marvel.
One viewer shared their thoughts on Rotten Tomatoes, describing the film as “truly disturbing”, reports the Mirror. Another concurred, praising Hawke’s performance.
They commented: “Solid horror/thriller all around. Hawke is delightful as the seedy, unhinged creep here. The kids are all fantastic and feel genuine. The concept is fresh and the movie doesn’t pull it’s punches. Top notch studio horror.”
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During the film’s initial cinema run, a fan expressed high regard for its atmosphere, akin to a Stephen King novel adaptation. This sentiment makes sense given that The Black Phone is derived from a short story by Joe Hill, one of Stephen King’s sons.
The fan’s review read: “One of the best movies I’ve seen this year! You get to have ‘fun’ and horror at the same time, and not to say more but I love this kind of movie, especially because it also gives the vibes of movies Stephen King has inspired.”
Critical acclaim wasn’t scant post-release either, with Nerdist dubbing Hawke’s performance as “nightmare fuel”, and Screen Rant bestowing him the title of “terrifying”.
The Black Phone is available to stream on Netflix until November 2
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