Ethan Hawke reprises his terrifying role as The Grabber in the upcoming horror movie Black Phone 2, a sequel to the 2021 hit film. The new trailer shows Hawke's character seeking vengeance from beyond the grave, tormenting the sibling duo Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw.

The movie follows Finn (Mason Thames) and his sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) four years after the events of the original film. Gwen begins receiving disturbing visions and calls from the black phone, leading her to uncover a dark connection between The Grabber and her family's history.

The trailer shows Hawke's return as The Grabber, with a haunting mask and a menacing presence. The film promises to deliver more thrills and chills, with Finn and Gwen facing off against the powerful villain.

Black Phone 2 is set to hit theaters on October 17. Watch the chilling trailer below:

Ethan Hawke in Black Phone 2

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hawke shared his thoughts on playing villains, saying, "I've always had this theory that when you teach an audience how to see the demon inside you, they don't unsee it for the rest of your career."

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