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He Brings the News

2026 · 19 min

A short, unsettling descent into absurd obsession that blurs comedy and horror with a dreamlike, claustrophobic unease.

Directed by
John Selvidge
Genres
Comedy, Horror
Overview
An isolated couple with too much time on their hands develops an unhealthy fascination with their mailman. Violence and absurdity follow as they descend into a world of phantasmagoric delusion.
How it feels
Absurd, dark, eerie and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Obsession, isolation, madness, violence
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
John Selvidge
Genres
Comedy, Horror
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • absurdstrength 3 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror6
Humour6
Realism3
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight4

Cast

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Details

Genres
comedy, horror
Directed by
John Selvidge
Written by
John Selvidge
Starring
Zandy Hartig, Peter Anthony Seay, Mason Giles
Runtime
19 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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