Adam Scott is likely best known for his work in Parks and Recreation, Party Down, and Severance, and he has just joined Sony's Spider-Verse, in Madame Web. One role that gets overlooked, however, is Netflix's horror comedy Little Evil, in which he plays Gary, a reluctant stepfather to the Antichrist. The absurdity of the movie hinges on the relatability of Scott's performance, and he allows it to just about get away with its ridiculousness. The movie acts as a contrast to the seriousness often associated with the possessed child subgenre. The characters in Little Evil are eccentric in their performances, and it is not just the line delivery that is over the top, it is the lines themselves. The outlandish nature of the plot and dialogue is contrasted by the empathy of Scott and this allows the movie to embrace its comedy but also keep its feet on the ground. There is a heartwarming progression from his hesitance towards fatherhood, to the acceptance of the situation and growth of his relationship with his stepson. It allows the movie, in among all the chaos, to serve as a poignant portrait of the relationship between a stepparent and a stepchild.
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