Symbolism in THE BLACK PHONE

Video essay about 'The Black Phone' (2021), directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke and more. In this video I explore its deeper themes; symbolism, the twisted ritual of The Grabber, why The Grabber's mask changes, contrasting revelations and resolutions and more.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
02:20 The Grabber
08:27 Contrasting Pairs
18:14 Outro

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