The Black Phone was a major success for Blumhouse and Universal, significantly outperforming its budget.
: It is estimated to have generated approximately $67.8 million in net profit after accounting for advertising and overhead costs.
: The film grossed $161.4 million worldwide against a relatively small production budget. Black Phone
: Director Scott Derrickson stated that many of the children in the film and the atmosphere of the 1970s Denver suburbs were based on his own childhood experiences and friends. Sequel Information
: While fictional, the villain was partially patterned after real-life serial killer John Wayne Gacy . The Black Phone was a major success for
: Holds an 81% critic score , with the consensus praising it as a "scarily good" and well-acted adaptation.
The film was generally well-received by both critics and casual viewers. : Director Scott Derrickson stated that many of
: It grossed $90.1 million in the U.S. and Canada, holding a spot in the top ten highest-grossing films for seven consecutive weeks. Critical & Audience Reception