Strange mix of what people would call a strong 80s aesthetic, which I'm completely sick of, and some super amateurish writing. Whoever wrote this knows nothing about synthesizers, and the narrative is uneven and mostly unaffecting, with some stinker dialogue. How this gets good reviews is beyond me.

This movie made me extremely uncomfortable, and I mean that as the highest of compliments. It’s not a horror movie in the traditional sense, but more of a twisted thriller that bleeds into horror territory simply by virtue of how deeply disturbing and creepy it is throughout. The film is permeated with an unsettling, disorienting vibe, conveyed through its camerawork, soundtrack, and ever-so-slightly off-kilter acting, that makes your skin crawl, even during its most innocuous scenes. The retro, lo-fi aesthetic only adds to the unease, lending the entire film a nightmarish surreality rarely found in modern horror. While it may prove too unpleasant or sadistic for casual viewers, genre enthusiasts will find plenty to appreciate in Dead Mail.

Shudder released this in April, and it earned a 5/5 rating from me, a First for this year. A phenomenal psychological horror. This film was utterly engrossing. My top horror film of 2025 thus far! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #DeadMail

A business partnership sparks a series of events leading to a dead letter office. Set in the 80s, this film appears to have been recorded on glossy magazine paper. I perfectly captures the atmosphere of that time and features a thematically chimeric narrative. This is a good film period let alone one produced on such a small budget. Sadly, the most interesting character is featured all too briefly. And that security guard's response? Yeah, more characters should do so!

Pleasantly surprised! I loved the aesthetic and music. The production design, cinematography, and editing were on point for this gripping period piece. I would revisit it down the line.

This movie is very clever. It is a slow burn yet you don't want to miss anything. The acting is fantastic. The dialog and filming are done in 80s style. It may be hard for some to follow at first. But hey, stop ripping it apart and watch and listen and put yourselves in each character's situation. The pop ups during the credits make it even better!!!!! Loved it.

I was torn between feeling like watching an old block buster from the 80's and a school project acted by amateurs. It felt odd and disturbing.

I feel like if you broke into an old blockbuster from the 80’s, this would be the dusty movie sitting on the shelf begging to be watched. This was very clearly a low budget film. What they were able to do with so little was actually impressive. There are no intricate fight scenes or flashy car chases. It’s just a story about how a man’s friendship slowly developed into a hostage situation.

So much so flaws in acting and dialogues not to spare cinematography lacks some touch. Else, it says what has to be said.

It’s a pretty good flick but many things keep it from being great, I don’t even know where to start. It has a satisfying enough ending but boy it’s a depressing movie, not my favorite types of horror

This movie was great in my opinion. The story, the acting, and the creepiness was spot on. Smart development of the story. Just enough to keep you watching and waiting….

So good! I want 1000 more films like this one. Perfectly suspenseful and creepy. Really smart performances from each actor, & fun characters that made you want to learn more about their backstory. Music was perfect. Have seen a few reviews around town implying this is unwatchable because of the filming style - BAD take! I tried to find what it was filmed with/on, but no luck yet - it’s just grainy enough to feel like you’re watching in the 80s, but not so much that the quality actually feels bad.

Didn't love the grainy style footage, but it did fit the movie. Good plot though.

Had potential, just didn't get there for me.

It's an excellent movie. Went to it without seen a trailer and no expectations. Great surprise.

For a low budget film this was really good. There are a few things they did that I thought were clever and satisfying.