About this episode

The episode discusses the unexpected sequel Black Phone 2 with guest Lara McGarva, focusing on its horror elements and character dynamics.

Ring ring, ring ring.... "Hello? Yep, HMM have a new episode!" That's right Maniacs, The Grabber has returned in Black Phone 2 and we are here to dissect all aspects of this unexpected sequel with friend of the pod, Lara McGarva. Join us as we discuss the modern day dream demon and delve in to his attempts to cause more trauma to Finn & Gwen.

People in this episode

Host: Horror Movie Maniacs

Guest: Lara McGarva

Topics covered

• Black Phone 2
• film review
• sequel analysis
• horror themes
• character discussion

Keywords

• Black Phone 2
• Lara McGarva
• The Grabber
• Finn
• Gwen
• horror movie review
• sequel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Black Phone 2

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