Horror Short Film Review: The Milkman

 Plot: A man gets a peepscope with a comic book that tells a terrifying story.

Remember the view master toy we had as kids? The ones that came with reels that told a short, mostly funny, story.

It was a simple form of entertainment that we indulged in.

The Milkman from Buried Hatchet Productions shows how a simple toy can turn deadly.

The Milkman Plot

A man opens a package and unboxes a vintage Peep-scope. He sets up the comic strip and sits back to enjoy the story.

Except the story is not funny at all. It is about a Milkman who delivered milk bottles all around town. One day, however, a family dies due to poisoning and the Milkman is suspected.

The town accuses the Milkman who keeps pleading for his life as he is chased to the edge of a cliff. His cries about being innocent aren't heard. The Milkman jumps off the cliff. The town is shocked at their actions, but it is too late to do anything now. His truck was condemned and the Milkman was washed away at sea.

The man is clearly disturbed by what he has witnessed. He goes to eat an apple but hears glass shatter. He finds a broken bottle of curdled milk.

That is when he hears a jingle. Right outside his home is a milk truck. Perplexed, the man realizes that the story of the Milkman is far from over.

The Milkman Ending Explained with spoilers! 

He looks into the Peep-scope again and is astounded to see himself in the comic. The Milkman is there as well, right behind him.

He turns but there is no one. Classic horror gimmick.

Spooked, he rushes to the basement and uses the Peep-scope again. This time the Milkman is standing right atop the stairs.

The man is repeatedly stabbed and becomes part of the comic book strip.

The movie manages to create atmospheric tension that is complemented by an effective background score.

Although we will never know why the "innocent" Milkman turns murderous in the afterlife and killed a harmless man, the story is satisfyingly creepy and creates an eerie experience.

What you can take away from this movie is: always be careful when buying antiques. You never know which vengeful spirit is attached to it.

The movie stars Ben Goldman as the Milkman, and Larry Thompson as the man.

This horror short is written and directed by Vincent Dormani.

Scare Scale: 4/5

You can watch this short horror film on Youtube