The trailer for Black Chariot, a supernatural drama photographed in black and white, has received its first online showing through Dread Central. The Hex Studios production, directed by Mr Lawrie Brewster and written by Mr Brewster and Miss Sarah Daly, opens its British cinema engagement at Romford on 30 October.
Mr Laurence R. Harvey heads a company that includes Miss Megan Tremethick, Novarro Ramon, Dorian Todd, Sam McMillan, Richard Pate and Nick Ford. The film is part of the first theatrical programme arranged by BHS Picture House, the distribution division of British Horror Studio.
A crime and its consequences
Set in 1950s Britain, Black Chariot follows three young men whose criminal enterprise centres upon a coveted red case. Their passage through the woods draws them into a story of suspicion, guilt and an uncertain supernatural pursuit. A black Wolseley becomes an increasingly ominous presence.
The monochrome photography recalls the shadows and unsettled loyalties of post-war noir. Mr Brewster, however, argues that the familiar appearance is a means of unsettling the audience rather than an exercise in period imitation.
“There are some surprising inspirations from international horror which begin to permeate and reveal themselves as the story develops, but they are expressed through what is still a very British cinematic style. We wanted the film to feel familiar at first, and then gradually become something much stranger.”
The place of performance
Mr Brewster places particular emphasis upon the actors and the dramatic writing. Mr Harvey, widely known for The Human Centipede II, is here part of an ensemble drawn from the studio’s developing repertory company. Miss Tremethick also directs Spoiling You, whose reception the Chronicle has previously reported.
“At the British Horror Studio we are trying to produce serious art and serious horror, with a strong focus on scripts and, especially, performance. Laurence had no difficulty setting an exceptionally high standard for the actors around him.”
His account of the film suggests a chamber drama in which the supernatural disturbance is inseparable from the failings of its characters.
“What follows is a chamber piece of horror and drama unlike very much else that is out there. My hope is that the trailer entices audiences without explaining too much, and leaves them wondering what exactly this strange film has in store for them.”
The trailer was released by Dread Central on 2 October. It follows the unveiling of In the Grip of Terror, the new Amicus anthology whose return to British cinemas forms another part of the same programme.
Black Chariot: the cinema engagements
The following engagements have been announced. Times are local to each cinema; readers should consult the exhibitor before travelling.
Lumière Cinema, Romford
30 October–5 November 2026. Individual performance times and tickets are available from Lumière Cinema’s programme.
The Northern Light Cinema, Sale
13 November 2026. This date appears in Dread Central’s release announcement; a performance time is not confirmed here. Consult The Northern Light Cinema’s listings for booking details.
Peckhamplex, London
16 November 2026, 8.30 p.m. Tickets for Black Chariot at Peckhamplex are listed by the cinema.
Southport Bijou Cinema
24 November 2026, 5 p.m. This further engagement is listed by BHS Picture House. Consult Southport Bijou Cinema for availability.
The home editions
A home release is also being prepared. The studio lists digital, Blu-ray and signed Blu-ray editions of Black Chariot, with supplementary material including commentaries, interviews, production material, the soundtrack and English subtitles.
Readers may watch the official Black Chariot trailer on the studio’s YouTube channel. Further cinema announcements will appear through BHS Picture House.
Our sister publication, Amicus Horror, carries further coverage of the Black Chariot trailer and its cast.
Robert Guthrie is British Horror Studio’s Arts Correspondent. His reporting for the Chronicle includes the return of Amicus to British cinema screens.
