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What if your postman knew everything about you... and you knew nothing about him?
TMDB
83

82 (2012)

suburban nightmaredarkly hilariouswickedly British

Overview

ComedyCrime

A postman lets us into his dark world in quiet suburbia.

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Content warning
short film
privacy invasionsuburban complacencythe banality of evilsocial masks

Standout Aspects

Acting

Nick Moran's deadpan menace in under six minutes.

Direction

MacDiarmid's suburban dread in microcosm.

Writing

Economic storytelling that trusts your imagination.

Best for:Solo: Perfect coffee-break horror for when you want to feel unhinged alone.·Streaming: YouTube gem that'll ruin your next mail delivery.
Heads up:Disturbing: Implied home invasion and psychological threat.
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Director

Calum MacDiarmid

ReleasedJan 15, 2012
Runtime6m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Nick Moran

Nick Moran

Reg Wayment

Reg Wayment

Steen Young

Steen Young

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Calum MacDiarmid made this as a calling card after years in commercials; it got him meetings with A24 and Film4.

Cultural

The film weaponizes British politeness—the 'sorry' and 'lovely day' become threats. It premiered alongside 'The Babadook' at Monster Fest and stole the show.

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