Little Evil

Gary Bloom's life takes a dramatic turn when he marries Samantha, who has a young son named Lucas. Despite his best intentions, Gary struggles to connect with the quiet and introspective Lucas, setting the stage for the challenges ahead.

Gary receives an enigmatic call from Karl, the wedding videographer, warning him about something extraordinary hidden in the wedding footage. Gary dismisses this warning, believing it to be trivial, unaware of the chaos that is about to unfold.

As Gary shifts his focus to the old nunnery he owns, he finds it now occupied by Father J.D. Gospel, a charismatic leader of a doomsday cult. This discovery sets in motion a series of unsettling events that impact Gary's family life.

Lucas's school principal informs Gary of a tragic incident involving a teacher, linking it to Lucas's erratic behavior. This revelation shocks the community and leaves Gary facing the blame as he is thrust into the role of scapegoat.

In a group therapy session with his friend Al, Gary opens up about his anxieties concerning Lucas. As he shares his fears, he finds solidarity among other parents, who empathize with the complexities of fatherhood.

Chaos erupts at Lucas's birthday party when a clown unexpectedly bursts into flames. Gary begins to suspect a mysterious connection between Lucas and the bizarre occurrences surrounding him.

Karl reveals a shocking incident from Gary’s wedding: Lucas was untouched by a devastating tornado that struck dangerously close. This information sends Gary into a spiral of intrigue, igniting his quest for the truth about Lucas.

To hunt down the truth, Gary persuades Al to embark on a perilous quest to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. There, they meet Gozamel, a demon hunter, who implies that they may need to kill Lucas with the Knife of Destiny to prevent an apocalypse.

In a tragic turn of events, Gozamel dies in a car accident, leaving Gary with the harrowing decision of whether to sacrifice Lucas. This development weighs heavily on Gary's conscience as the stakes continue to rise.

Back home, Gary walks into turmoil as Samantha and Miss Shaylock from Child Protective Services implore him to take Lucas to bed. The evening devolves into chaos with humorous moments as Lucas engages in innocent mischief.

As Gary’s mental state deteriorates, he begins to see Lucas as embodying pure evil, the Antichrist. This paranoia reaches a peak during a family trip to Waterland, where Gary tries to orchestrate what he believes is Lucas's doom.

Just as Gary attempts to rid the world of what he suspects as evil, a celestial sign spelling out 'Love' appears in the sky. This miraculous event prompts Gary to rethink his actions, leading to a heartfelt moment with Lucas.

An amber alert for Lucas sends panic through Gary as authorities are summoned. Later, Miss Shaylock, revealed to be a follower of Father Gospel, kidnaps Samantha, deepening the crisis for Gary.

Gary bands together with fellow stepdads to rescue Samantha and Lucas from Father Gospel's clutches. They navigate the nunnery's dangers, where a sacrificial ritual is planned for Lucas, raising the stakes significantly.

Samantha summons her maternal instincts to cast Father Gospel into the abyss, diffusing the imminent danger. In the aftermath, calm returns to their lives, culminating in a joyful celebration at the Okatok Soap Box Derby, solidifying their bond.