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Some horror movies are so good that you can see them in your dreams. In this particular case, it was a nightmare come true. The Black Phone is a thriller that follows a masked child-abducting killer known as “The Grabber” (Ethan Hawke) in Colorado during the 1970s. The film is centered around Finney (Mason Thames), a 13-year-old boy kidnapped by “The Grabber” and held hostage in a soundproof basement. Lucky enough, Finney was able to challenge the abductor as the previous murdered victims of “The Grabber” were able to guide him to safety using a black telephone in the basement.

Finney’s best friend Gwen (Madeline McGraw) discovers that she can help find her missing partner through her dreams and eventually helps the police solve this case.

The Black Phone displays supernatural elements that seem possible. With the film seeming so surreal, viewers would like to know if it is based on a true story. Let’s look under the mask and see if we can solve this mystery.

Is The Black Phone Based on a True Story?

Thankfully, The Black Phone is not based on a true story. The narrative is based on the 2004 short story by Joe Hill, who happens to be the son of the legendary horror author Stephen King. How cool is that?

When does The Black Phone release in theaters?

The Black Phone was released in theaters on Friday, June 24.

Can I stream The Black Phone online yet?

Hate to break it to you, but The Black Phone is not streaming online yet. However, Universal Pictures has signed a deal with Peacock, and the film will be released on the platform after it leaves the theaters. With an active Peacock subscription you can watch the film when it begins streaming.

When can I start streaming The Black Phone?

If you like watching movies in the comfort of your home, you might have to wait until The Black Phone hits Peacock. Typically, films are added to a streaming service 45 days after the theatrical release. Since The Black Phone premiered on June 24, you could expect to see it streaming sometime around mid-August, but we’ll circle back as soon as we have a specific date.