Q&A: Megan Tremethick Discusses Her New Horror Films MR. WHISPERS, BLACK CHARIOT, and SPOILING YOU

2026/02/19 21:15:28 +00:00 | Derek Anderson

From an eerie urban legend captured on found footage to a Hitchcockian heist gone wrong and an ASMR session with a psychological twist, actress and filmmaker Megan Tremethick is bringing all types of terror to life on screen this month, with three eclectic films from the British Horror Studio premiering at the Romford Horror Film Festival: Mr. Whispers, Black Chariot, and Spoiling You (which, in addition to starring in the film, is also Megan's feature directorial debut).

Ahead of the anticipated festival screenings for all three films this weekend, we caught up with Megan in a new Q&A feature to discuss the upcoming trio of terror from British Horror Studio, including her respective roles in each film, the diverse cinematic influences behind the new movies, and how the cast and crew of Mr. Whispers collaborated to have a Make-A-Wish dream come true for a young girl who always wanted to have a role in a horror film.

Below, you can read our full Q&A with Megan Tremethick, and we also have a look at photos and additional details for Mr. Whispers, Black Chariot, and Spoiling You! To learn more about British Horror Studio and Romford Horror Film Festival, be sure to visit:

Thank you for taking the time to answer questions for us, Megan, and congratulations on your starring roles in the new horror films Mr. Whispers and Black Chariot! What can you tell us about your characters in each of these new movies?

Megan Tremethick: Thank you so much! In Mr. Whispers I play Kathryn Hale, a documentary filmmaker who is inquisitive, driven, and deeply invested in uncovering the truth behind a local urban legend. Her curiosity and lively energy make her a somewhat natural leader, but what she discovers begins to pull her into something far darker than she expected. Playing Kathryn gave me the chance to explore a character who balances warmth, ambition, and a slightly offbeat charm, all while navigating a story with real mystery at its heart.

In Black Chariot I portray Nell, a character caught up in a tense and surreal situation with a group of others when events take a nightmarish turn. Nell starts the film in a very vulnerable place, and her journey is shaped by that vulnerability and the extreme circumstances she finds herself in. It was exciting to tap into the emotional intensity of this role and the way the story lets her evolve as the tension builds.

I understand that Black Chariot channels the films of Alfred Hitchcock, while Mr. Whispers is influenced by found footage films such as The Blair Witch Project. How much fun was it for you to act in two horror films with such iconic yet uniquely different horror influences?

Megan Tremethick: Both were a ton of fun, but for very different reasons. I loved how free I felt as Kathryn, embracing naturalism and getting to work closely with the other cast. Working with Novarro Ramon, Dorian Todd, and Sam Barclay was lovely, particularly with Novarro. Kathryn and Novarro’s character, Leon, have a very close bond, and it was great discussing the characters’ backstories beforehand, as well as coming up with bits of business as we went along during the shoot.

I especially loved getting to play Kathryn because she is incredibly gutsy, down to earth, eccentric, and unafraid to speak her mind. She also has her heart in the right place, which is not something I can say for all the characters I have played, and she has a strong moral compass. I don’t usually play characters who are so outspoken either, and I really loved that about her.

Another aspect I really enjoyed was her look and getting to help design it. We decided that she would wear ’90s goth inspired fashion, and I found myself wearing clothes I was not allowed to wear as a teenager but deeply wished I could. I wanted her to feel as authentic as possible, with her clothes, hair, and makeup looking lived-in.

It was also refreshing to work with three different directors on the film. Dorian Todd, Oliver Revie, and Seumas MacNeil all have unique directing styles that blended together really well. Dorian was a great actor’s director, Olly was a fantastic collaborator, and Seumas had a very levelheaded, methodical approach. Their skills really shone on the days they worked, and it felt like the film had an incredible amount of positive creative energy because of it.

As Nell in Black Chariot, I had to be much more controlled and restrained, particularly with her physicality. She is a character driven by body language, primal emotion, and movement, which was a really welcome challenge. Lawrie Brewster, the writer and director, and I decided on a specific type of movement for her, and we both wanted her to feel almost otherworldly. At the same time, I was wearing high heels in a wet, muddy forest that bordered on marshy at times. My main costume was also white, so any trips or falls would have been a nightmare, but I like a challenge.

It was also great getting to work with Laurence R. Harvey on Black Chariot. He plays Maximillian Smith, the ringleader of the failed heist, and he is such a fascinating performer. It was a real honour to get to share scenes with him.

I read that the cast and crew of Mr. Whispers made a Make-A-Wish dream come true for a young girl who always wanted to have a role in a horror film. How special was it to be a part of making someone's Make-A-Wish dream a reality during the making of Mr. Whispers?

Megan Tremethick: Yes, it was such a wonderful and genuinely special day getting to meet Rebecca. I was not acting in her scenes, so instead I had the opportunity to design and style her costume, as well as do her hair and makeup on the day, which felt like a really meaningful way to be involved.

Rebecca is incredibly talented and was an absolute joy to talk to. She is clearly very passionate about acting and horror films, and she approached the experience with such enthusiasm and confidence. It was lovely to see how naturally she took to being on set, and she seemed completely at ease in front of the camera. She really was a natural at screen acting.

What made the day particularly special was seeing how much she enjoyed the experience and how welcomed she was by everyone. The atmosphere on set felt very supportive and celebratory, and we all loved having her there with us. Being part of something that brought her so much happiness was genuinely moving, and it is an experience I will always remember very fondly.

Looking back at your time acting in Mr. Whispers and Black Chariot, do you have any favorite memories in particular that you'll look back on fondly?

Megan Tremethick: For Black Chariot, one that maybe is not my favourite, haha, but instantly comes to mind is the hordes of midges that haunted the forest while we were filming the first block of the film. Most of us got bitten, even though we used copious amounts of bug spray. Tom Staunton, our production manager and sound supervisor, ended up buying a black bug net, which he wore on set like a widow’s veil. We all laughed, but really we envied him.

For Mr. Whispers, it was also so much fun getting to operate the camera in scenes nearer the end, where Kathryn is the one filming the others. I loved getting to film the action in a found footage style, and it definitely made me want to do more camera operating in the future. I am still quite shocked and proud of myself for managing to pull off a nearly 360-degree pull focus on the focus wheel in one movement, haha.

Both Mr. Whispers and Black Chariot are slated to premiere at Romford Horror Festival early this year. What are you the most excited for viewers to experience when you watch these films with an audience for the first time?

Megan Tremethick: That’s right! Mr. Whispers will premiere at Romford Horror Festival on Sunday 22nd of February at 4:20pm, and Black Chariot will premiere on the same day at 6:50pm. A lot of our British Horror Studio team will be at both screenings.

I am really excited for audiences to see how both films end. I genuinely have no idea what people will make of the endings, and I am very curious to hear their reactions and interpretations once they have experienced them. But honestly, I am just excited to watch both films with a live audience. It is such a privilege to have your work shown on a big screen. I never take that for granted and am really looking forward to sharing that moment with everyone.

In addition to Mr. Whispers and Black Chariot, do you have any other projects coming up that you can tease for our readers?

Megan Tremethick: I’m excited to say that my directorial debut, Spoiling You, will also have its world premiere this year also at Romford Horror Festival on Saturday 21st of February at 7:00pm. So with three premieres, it’s going to be a very busy but exciting weekend for us at British Horror Studio!

Co-written with Lawrie Brewster, Spoiling You is an ASMR horror film about an isolated man named Drew, played by Stephen Kerr, and his online relationship with his idol, an ASMR hostess called Miss Mutter, who is played by me. That online relationship is suddenly about to become a real one when Drew wins a competition to visit Miss Mutter and take part in his own special in-person ASMR session. From there, everything spirals.

I’ve been a fan of lots of different ASMR creators for years, and that interest became a major source of inspiration for the character of Miss Mutter. The film means a lot to me, and I’m very excited that it will soon be shared with audiences. Laurence R. Harvey also stars in the film as a character who is already very beloved, and I have a strong feeling audiences will love him too.

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From the BLACK CHARIOT and MR. WHISPERS Press Release: Two distinctive and deeply unsettling British horror films, Black Chariot and Mr. Whispers, will screen at this year’s Romford Horror Film Festival, reinforcing the event’s reputation for championing bold, atmospheric, and uncompromising genre cinema.

Written and directed by Lawrie Brewster, Black Chariot is a character-driven thriller that represents a deliberate return to the fundamentals of suspense filmmaking. Intimate in scope and deeply unsettling in tone, the film is anchored by powerful and memorable performances designed to leave a lasting impression on audiences.

Drawing inspiration from film noir and the mystery thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock, Black Chariot blends classical cinematic influence with a modern sense of dread. At times beautiful and deeply tragic, the film lingers long after the credits roll, offering an experience that is both emotionally resonant and profoundly disturbing.

The film stars Laurence R. Harvey, Megan Tremethick, Novarro Ramon, Dorian Todd and Sam McMillan, alongside Nick Ford, Richard Pate, Liv Southard and Peter F. Mahoney.

Black Chariot also marks a creative shift for British Horror Studio, signalling a renewed focus on celebrating influences from classic horror and classic cinema while maintaining a bold, unique creative voice.

The film will screen on Sunday 22nd of February at 6.50 pm. The screening will be introduced by Lawrie Brewster, followed by a cast and crew Q and A.

Mr. Whispers is an eerie, slow-burn found footage horror documentary inspired by The Blair Witch Project and infused with a hint of British Gothic sensibility. Set in the mid-1990s and embracing a strong VHS aesthetic, the film builds dread gradually through atmosphere, suggestion and emotionally raw performances.

The story follows a group of student investigators who travel to an abandoned cinema to uncover the truth behind a series of unsolved child disappearances that occurred decades earlier. What begins as an academic investigation soon descends into something far more disturbing.

The cast is led by Megan Tremethick, alongside Novarro Ramon, Dorian Todd, Sam McMillan and Stephen Corrall. The film is directed by Dorian Todd, Oliver Revie and Seumas MacNeil, and represents the very first horror feature film produced by The B-Team Studio, run by Paul William Kelly and Megan Tremethick, with support from the British Horror Studio.

Designed to get under the viewer’s skin, Mr. Whispers features intense emotional performances punctuated by sustained dread and a suffocating sense of atmosphere.

Mr. Whispers will also screen on Sunday 22nd of February at 4.20 pm, introduced by Dorian Todd and Oliver Revie, followed by a Q and A.

Together, Black Chariot and Mr. Whispers showcase two distinct yet equally uncompromising approaches to British horror, united by a shared commitment to atmosphere, character and the enduring power of dread.

Romford Horror Film Festival: https://www.romfordhorrorfestival.com/

From the SPOILING YOU Press Release: The teaser trailer for the ASMR horror film Spoiling You was first revealed in an exclusive premiere with Bloody Disgusting, where the outlet’s social media post accumulated over 950,000 views within 48 hours.

An ASMR horror film, Spoiling You explores how manufactured intimacy can curdle into obsession, as a lonely man’s fixation on an online persona turns invasive and deeply destabilising.

The film centres on Drew, a lonely insomniac who becomes fixated on Miss Mutter, an ASMR-style creator whose videos promise intimacy and unconditional care. A chance to meet her in person begins to unravel the fantasy he has built.

“We were interested in how easily comfort can be mistaken for safety,” said co-writer and director Megan Tremethick, “and what happens when that assumption is quietly tested.”

The film stars Laurence R. Harvey, known for The Human Centipede films, alongside Stephen Kerr and Megan Tremethick, who also directs and she co-wrote the film with Lawrie Brewster. The project was produced in collaboration with British Horror Studio.

Spoiling You will make its World Premiere on Saturday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Romford Horror Film Festival in Romford, London, UK.

Romford Horror Festival Tickets to Spoiling You: https://www.lumiereromford.com/movies/spoiling-you?location=romford&locationKey=4

Mr. Whispers Photos Courtesy of British Horror Studio