Kith - The film does have a very “Grand Guignol” feel. Almost old-fashioned even. I haven’t seen Berroyer in much else so his bad guy role didn’t seem as surprising to me. But it is interesting how comedic actors can often play really creep characters. I’m reminded of Peter Lorre who could be hilarious in one film and terrifying in the next. Or someone like John Goodman who is mainly known for his comedy roles but was terrific as the sympathetic creep in Barton Fink.

Jackie Berroyer’s turn as Bartell is great. He is perhaps better known as a goofy comedian and TV host than as an actor. To watch him as this cold and whiny psycho was even more unsettling.