There's something inherently eerie about the job of a deliveryman, especially when they're the ones knocking on doors in the dead of night. This curated list of horror films explores the dark side of deliveries, where the packages aren't the only things that are unexpected. From ghostly apparitions to sinister secrets, these films will keep you on the edge of your seat, making you think twice before opening your door to the next courier.
The Dead Zone (1983)
Description: While not exclusively about a deliveryman, this film features Johnny Smith, a teacher who wakes up from a coma with psychic abilities, including a chilling vision involving a deliveryman. It's a classic Stephen King adaptation that delves into the horror of knowing too much.
Fact: The film was directed by David Cronenberg, known for his body horror films. Christopher Walken's performance as Johnny Smith was critically acclaimed.
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The Strangers (2008)
Description: Although not directly about a deliveryman, the film's horror is set off by an unexpected visitor at the door, akin to a delivery gone wrong, leading to a night of terror for a couple.
Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events, including the Manson Family murders.
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The Midnight Meat Train (2008)
Description: This film follows a photographer who becomes obsessed with a serial killer, a butcher who uses the subway to transport his victims. The deliveryman aspect is represented by the killer's methodical approach to his gruesome deliveries.
Fact: Based on a short story by Clive Barker, the film features a cameo by the author himself.
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The Last Exorcism (2010)
Description: This found footage film involves a preacher who performs what he believes to be his final exorcism, only to encounter real demonic forces. The delivery of the exorcism ritual to the family sets the stage for the horror.
Fact: The film was shot in a documentary style, adding to its realism and tension.
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The Babadook (2014)
Description: In this psychological horror, a mysterious book about a creature called the Babadook is delivered to a mother and her son, leading to terrifying consequences. The delivery of the book is a pivotal moment in the film.
Fact: The film was initially banned in some countries due to its intense themes but has since gained cult status.
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The Invitation (2015)
Description: While not about a deliveryman, the film's tension builds around a dinner party where a mysterious package delivered by a courier sets off a series of unsettling events, making it a fitting addition to this list.
Fact: The film was shot in one location, a house in Los Angeles, to create an intense, claustrophobic atmosphere.
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The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Description: Although not directly about a deliveryman, this film involves a coroner and his son who discover horrifying secrets while performing an autopsy. The delivery aspect comes into play with the mysterious arrival of the body, setting off a chain of eerie events.
Fact: The film was praised for its suspenseful build-up and the chilling performance by Olwen Catherine Kelly as Jane Doe.
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The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)
Description: A documentary crew filming a woman with Alzheimer's discovers something far more sinister. The delivery of the documentary crew to the house initiates the horror.
Fact: The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of Alzheimer's disease, making the horror elements even more unsettling.
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The Visit (2015)
Description: M. Night Shyamalan's film about two children visiting their grandparents, where the delivery of unsettling behavior and secrets unfolds into a horror story. The grandparents' delivery of odd behavior is the core of the film's tension.
Fact: The film was shot in a found footage style, which adds to its eerie authenticity.
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The Pact (2012)
Description: This film involves a woman who returns to her childhood home after her sister's disappearance, only to encounter supernatural phenomena. The delivery of a mysterious package from her sister sets the plot in motion.
Fact: The film was well-received for its slow-building suspense and effective use of jump scares.
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