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The Plumber

A couple's peaceful campus life is disrupted by a quirky plumber who torments them with unconventional tactics while fixing their bathroom, blurring the lines between reality and madness.

Adelaide's wife, Jill Cowper, is writing her Master's thesis in Anthropology at home. A routine plumbing visit by Max turns unsettling when he shares his prison experience, leaving Jill uneasy. Despite others' reassurances, Jill's discomfort grows as Max returns to fix a recurring bathroom issue, escalating tension between them until Jill finds a way to end their encounters.

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Info about The Plumber

Studio(s): South Australian Film Corporation, Australian Film Commission

Originally Released: United States, Jun 08, 1979

Production Country: Australia

Genres:Horror, Thriller