Uncensored and unapologetic, the new feature-length documentary unpacks the wild, often outrageous 25-year saga of Postal, the game series that refused to play nice. What began in 1997 as a top-down shooter about a nameless, unstable man consumed by conspiracy theories quickly spiraled into one of gaming’s most controversial legacies.
At a glance, Postal might seem like another violent shooter—but it doesn’t take long to realize it’s something far darker, and far more subversive. With its gleeful disregard for political correctness, grotesque humor, and over-the-top carnage, Postal sparked public outrage, legal threats, and bans in multiple countries. It wasn’t just offensive—it was proud of it.
The documentary dives deep into this chaos, spotlighting the twisted creativity and defiant vision behind Running With Scissors (RWS), the indie studio at the heart of the storm. Co-founders Vince Desiderio and Mike Jaret-Schachter steered the ship through intense media backlash, PR disasters, and internal failures—most notably the infamous Postal 3, which tanked both critically and commercially.
But where many would fold, RWS doubled down. Fans rallied, Postal 2 gained cult status, and against all odds, Postal 4 marked a surprising comeback. The film doesn’t shy away from the messiness—it embraces it, painting a raw portrait of creators who never stopped pushing boundaries, no matter the cost.
Through interviews, rare footage, and unfiltered commentary, this documentary captures the heart of Postal: a middle finger to the mainstream, wrapped in mayhem and satire. And at its core is Desiderio’s relentless philosophy—“Have fun. Regret nothing.”
Love it or loathe it, Postal is gaming’s ultimate outlier. This documentary proves that in a world of corporate polish and safe bets, there’s still room for something truly unhinged.
