The Black Phone (2022) directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Mason Thames; Madeleine McGraw; Jeremy Davies; James Ransone; Ethan Hawke.

A teaser for topics discussed, vague spoiler warning for podcast talking points and full spoiler warnings for all films discussed:

Home Alone, 1970s norms, abuse of power, police standards, detective work, skepticism, bargaining, dark comedy, baritones, podcast methodology, pit traps, Mission Impossible franchise, blood magic, mythical characters, ghost pals, Rumpelstiltskin, Moon Knight, child actors, Split, If I stay, It's A Wonderful Life, Paranormal Activity, Sinister, Insidious, The Sixth Sense.