Benjamin Rappaport

Benjamin Rappaport has a knack for picking projects that zig when you expect them to zag. First up, there’s “Fido,” that madcap zombie flick from 2006—part retro satire, part twisted family drama. You’ve got zombies as household pets, a mom who’s just trying to keep up appearances, and the whole thing walks this wobbly line between dark comedy and something oddly sweet. It’s weirdly charming, honestly. Rappaport drops in with a performance that fits right into this off-kilter world, never outshining the madness but never fading into the background either. Then spin the clock forward to “The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations.” Yeah, people rolled their eyes at another sequel, but there’s something about the way this one leans into the time-travel chaos that makes it kind of a guilty pleasure. Rappaport’s role isn’t front and center, but he adds a little edge—like he’s in on the joke, but also totally committed. The movie’s a mess, but it’s an entertaining mess, and he rides the wave. Fast-forward to 2024, and he’s in “Levels,” which, let’s be real, is a different beast entirely. It’s got this dark, atmospheric vibe, some indie grit, and Rappaport slides into a more layered, grown-up role. He’s not just a sidekick or comic relief—he’s carrying weight here. You can see how he’s picked up bits and pieces from earlier gigs, putting it all together in a way that’s way more confident. If you track his career through these movies, it’s kind of like watching someone figure themselves out, one weird, wild project at a time.