When “The Black Phone” came out a few years ago, I wasnt as high on it as everyone else. The film had a strong central hook, an unsettling villain, and a memorable atmosphere, but it also felt a little one note. Once the premise was clear, the story didnt have many places to go. The tension was effective, but linear. When I saw the first trailer for “Black Phone 2,” I was not excited whatsoever. I...
