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Black Cab (2024) is a psychological horror-thriller directed by Bruce Goodison, featuring Nick Frost in a chilling departure from his usual comedic roles. The film centers on Anne (Synnøve Karlsen) and her fiancé Patrick (Luke Norris), whose strained relationship takes a sinister turn during a cab ride home.

After an uncomfortable dinner with friends, Anne and Patrick hail a black cab driven by the seemingly affable Ian (Nick Frost). As the journey progresses, Ian’s demeanor shifts from friendly to menacing, revealing unsettling knowledge about the couple’s personal lives. Tensions escalate when Ian discloses Anne’s recent visit to a maternity hospital, a fact she had kept secret from Patrick. The situation deteriorates further as Ian incapacitates Patrick with a taser and restrains both passengers, steering the cab toward a desolate and purportedly haunted road.

Throughout the harrowing ride, Ian shares eerie tales of a ghostly woman who haunts the very road they’re traveling—a mother eternally searching for her lost child. Anne, already plagued by visions of this spectral figure, is forced to confront her deepest fears and the reality of her own circumstances. The film delves into themes of guilt, parenthood, and the supernatural, intertwining the characters’ personal demons with external horrors.

Nick Frost delivers a compelling performance as Ian, masterfully balancing charm and menace, while Synnøve Karlsen portrays Anne’s escalating terror with authenticity. The confined setting of the cab amplifies the film’s claustrophobic tension, making Black Cab a gripping exploration of psychological and supernatural dread.