Common Sense Media Review
By Tom Cassidy
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Jump scares and violence in spooky, kidnap chiller.
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Black Cab
What's the Story?
In BLACK CAB, couple Anne (Synnove Karlsen) and Patrick's (Luke Norris) rocky relationship hits a bigger bump in the road when a cab ride turns into a kidnapping with a ghostly backstory.
Is It Any Good?
By mixing the supernatural, mystery, menace, and a small but effective bit of gore, there is a lot for horror fans to enjoy. Black Cab immediately puts the viewer in the anxious state of Anne, a young woman haunted by the feelings caused by her difficult relationship with abusive fiancé Patrick. Jump scares and dread linger before Nick Frost's jolly but quickly sinister cab driver Ian kidnaps the couple. From here the mystery deepens and it's a thrill ride. It runs out of road when the full details are revealed and the ghost appears more, but the movie's conclusion is satisfyingly spooky.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about whether Black Cab was scary or not? Which bits did you find scary? What's the appeal of scary stories?
Discuss the film's violence. Did you find any scenes too intense? What's the impact of media violence on kids?
Talk about the strong language in the movie. Did you think it was over the top or realistic in how people speak?
Discuss the relationship between Anne and Patrick. Was it a healthy one? Why, or why not?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : November 8, 2024
- Cast : Nick Frost , Synnove Karlsen , Luke Norris
- Director : Bruce Goodison
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Shudder
- Genre : Horror
- Topics : Transportation ( Cars & Trucks )
- Run time : 87 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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