Did he write the movie? "Genius" is a much-overused phrase in this era.
Usually based on a measly 1-2 performances.
Reminder: actors don't usually write the lines they're given to speak. They're like little circus dogs, trained to jump through hoops.
Whereas someone like Chaplin conceived, wrote, directed, produced, and performed in his movies.
Paul P. Powell, Pool Player

Everett McGill was an absolute loony hoot to behold running about his fortified home in a kinky S&M leather outfit while brandishing a shotgun.
You've seen Guy Standeven in something because the man was in everything.

He's great in this and so is Wendy Robie

Daddy's singing, facial expressions and noises he makes are comedic gold!! He's like one of the Stooges.

I was coming here to say the same exact thing and it turns out I already did! As I was doing my semi-yearly re-watch, I found myself rewinding several times. His faces, delivery, the singing - it's glorious!

Daddy was like Leatherface and Ash all rolled into one.

I love his delivery of "can't see sh*t!"