‘Model Citizen’ Horror Short Film Stars Travis Hammer, Katie Michels, Ronin Lee, Marilyn Brett – Trailer and Release Date

Written and directed by Rachael Dahl, the horror short film ‘Model Citizen’ centers on a mailman, Harold, who has an unhealthy fixation with a woman on his route. His obsession goes so far as to build a model replica of the woman’s house and neighborhood so that he can act out his delusion of being with her. After the woman innocently invites Harold into her home to carry out a package – Harold becomes convinced that his fantasy can become a reality – but his world comes crashing down when he learns that she does not feel the same way about him.

‘Model Citizen’ stars Travis Hammer (as Harold), Katie Michels (as Ms. Hubbard), Ronin Lee (as Hubby), Marilyn Brett (as Mrs. Rodgers).

Producers of ‘Model Citizen’ include Alex Chang and Dari Kreitenberg, with executive producers Beth Jana Dahl and John Dahl. Production companies are not specified in available credits.

The film’s cinematography is by Jonathan McCormack, the editing is by Eden Bailey and Ji Lee, with music by Sean Segal and Tristan Clarke.

Watch the short film below:

ALTER originally released ‘Model Citizen’ on digital and YouTube on January 27, 2025. The film had its world premiere at Dances With Films on June 22, 2024.

Travis Hammer is most known for NCIS: Origins, Big Sky and Ray Donovan. Katie Michels is most known for Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Portlandia and Jane the Virgin. Ronin Lee is most known for Snowfall. Marilyn Brett is most known for Captain Marvel.