When a late-night delivery driver’s satnav hijacks her route, she is lured into a remote warehouse by a silent observer known only as The Navigator – a man who uses technology to test whether humans can still trust their own instincts.
Project Overview
The Navigator is a tense, atmospheric psychological thriller that explores the intersection between technology, surveillance, and human intuition. Set almost entirely at night and in a maze-like warehouse, the film uses minimal cast, controlled lighting, and claustrophobic spaces to build dread through cinematic restraint rather than spectacle.
As Anaya, a British–Indian delivery driver, finds herself trapped inside a labyrinth controlled by an unseen antagonist, the story unfolds as a battle of instinct versus control. The Navigator watches, listens, and manipulates not out of rage, but curiosity. Can a person who always follows directions finally rebel?
Why This Film?
- High-concept, micro-budget execution
- Representation-forward casting (British-Asian lead and supporting roles)
- Modern psychological tension rooted in everyday technology
- Strong visual identity: industrial shadows, glitching satnav screens, silhouette-driven suspense
- Festival-friendly runtime with commercial thriller appeal
This is a story about fear, agency, and reclaiming the ability to choose wrapped inside a gripping horror framework.
Visual Style & Mood
Influences include
- Enemy (2013)
- The Gift
- The Invitation
- The Machinist
- Upgrade
Expect
- Cold, industrial blues
- Surveillance-style compositions
- Floor-level practical lighting
- Ominous minimal sound design
- A tight, contained cinematic world
Current Status
The project is now in advanced development, with
- Complete screenplay
- Full visual storyboards
- Blocking & lighting diagrams
- Casting breakdowns
- Three production support PDFs created
- Poster concepts underway
Casting announcements and production dates will be revealed soon.
