Black Cab: Trailer, Release date, cast, plot, & Everything we know so far About Horror film Starring Nick Frost

Nick Frost fans, get ready for a chilling new thriller! After recent horror hits like Krazy House and Get Away, Frost is returning to the genre with Black Cab, a supernatural horror film that’s headed straight to Shudder. 

This time, Frost takes on the role of an eccentric cab driver in a story that mixes horror, suspense, and eerie supernatural elements. Directed by British filmmaker Bruce Goodison, Black Cab promises a suspense-filled experience and an intriguing mystery involving a ghostly connection.

The film’s first haunting trailer has dropped, giving us a sneak peek into the dark thrills awaiting audiences. Unlike Frost’s recent titles, Black Cab skipped the festival circuit, making it all the more mysterious and intriguing as it heads directly to streaming.

In this article, we dive into everything you need to know about Black Cab, from its plot and cast to exclusive insights from behind the scenes. Keep an eye out for new details, as we’ll update this article with the latest developments!

Release date & Where to Watch

Black Cab premieres on Shudder on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

Plot

After a tense evening, newly engaged couple Anne and Patrick call a cab to take them home, but their driver has other plans. Initially chatty and friendly, the cabbie’s questions turn uncomfortably personal, hinting at knowledge of Anne’s past. 

The ride takes a chilling turn when he tasers Patrick, leaving the couple trapped and terrified as he veers away from their destination. Instead, he drives them to a desolate, haunted stretch of road, leaving Anne and Patrick to wonder if they’re being transported to their final destination — and why they were chosen for this nightmare journey.

Cast

• Nick Frost (Shaun Of The Dead) as a cab driver
• George Bukhari (The A Word) as Ryan
• Synnove Karlsen (Last Night in Soho) as Anne
• Luke Norris (Poldark) as Patrick
• Tessa Parr (Alice & Jack) as Jessica
• Tilly Woodward (Everything I Know About Love) as The Ghost

Official Trailer

The trailer for Black Cab reveals Anne and Patrick in a tense, toxic relationship, with Anne visibly uneasy as Patrick announces their engagement. Ignoring a friend’s warning about the cab's tinted windows, Anne hails it, only for the ride to quickly turn sinister. The driver, who claims to have met Anne at a maternity hospital, tazes Patrick, setting off a horrifying night that spirals out of control. Watch the trailer below.

Behind the Scenes

Black Cab is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Stolen Pictures, promises a haunting journey into psychological horror. Directed by Bruce Goodison, known for his work on Murdered By My Father, the film is driven by a screenplay crafted by David Michael Emerson with contributions from Nick Frost and Virginia Gilbert. 

With seasoned talents like Michaela Fereday and Lucy Robinson as executive producers, Black Cab promises a suspenseful narrative filled with gripping tension and chilling turns.