'Black Phone 2' was not meant to happen, director Scott Derrickson reveals what changed his mind

Director Scott Derrickson reveals 'Black Phone 2' was born from a simple email: 'The Grabber calls Finn from hell.' Initially hesitant to make a sequel, Derrickson was swayed by Joe Hill's compelling ideas, particularly The Grabber's connection to Finn and Gwen's mother's death and his resurrection. This marks Derrickson's first-ever sequel.

'Black Phone 2' was not meant to happen, director Scott Derrickson reveals what changed his mind
Director Scott Derrickson reveals 'Black Phone 2' was born from a simple email: 'The Grabber calls Finn from hell.' Initially hesitant to make a sequel, Derrickson was swayed by Joe Hill's compelling ideas, particularly The Grabber's connection to Finn and Gwen's mother's death and his resurrection. This marks Derrickson's first-ever sequel.