UPDATE: In a thrilling revelation, Mason Thames, star of the upcoming film Black Phone 2, has drawn a chilling comparison between the film’s villain, the Grabber, and the iconic horror character Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street. With the world premiere set for October 17, 2023, at Fantastic Fest, fans are buzzing with anticipation.
Thames, who reprises his role as Finney, stated in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly that the Grabber, played once again by Ethan Hawke, returns with heightened supernatural powers that make him even more terrifying. “The way the Grabber is in this film reminds me a lot of Freddy Krueger, just angrier and, to me, a lot scarier just ’cause he is trying to kill me,” Thames explained.
This connection to Freddy Krueger elevates the horror, as the Grabber employs a new strategy by targeting Finney’s younger sister, Gwen, played by Madeleine McGraw. “He realizes killing Finney or trying to hurt him wouldn’t affect him as much as hurting the person he loved,” Thames added, amplifying the stakes for viewers.
The return of the Grabber in Black Phone 2 taps into the established supernatural elements from the first film, which featured a haunted basement phone that connected past victims to the living. Directed by Scott Derrickson, this sequel promises to delve deeper into the horror genre, showcasing the Grabber as a seemingly unstoppable force.
As October 17 approaches, fans are eager to see how the film will unfold. With its combination of psychological terror and supernatural elements, Black Phone 2 is set to captivate audiences and leave them on the edge of their seats once again.
Prepare for an intense experience as the film promises even more scares, bringing the Grabber’s menacing presence back to life. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the film’s release!
