After a hauntingly effective first film, The Black Phone 2 tries to dial back into the same terror - but this time, the connection’s a little fuzzy.

This week on After the Frame, we dig into what worked and what didn’t: the eerie visuals, the attempts to expand the lore, and the tension that just doesn’t quite ring through. We’ll talk pacing, stakes, character focus, and why even the best horror concepts can lose their edge when they overstay their welcome.

Join us as we break down where this sequel gets static - and whether the call was worth answering at all.