Most people know Michael Cera as a dorky friend and love interest full of sass. But despite being a bit of an oddball, it's easy to root for him and the characters he plays, especially in films like “Juno” and “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.”

But there is one movie you may have missed, in which Cera settles into a surprisingly creepy role and subverts all expectations of the actor: 2013's “Magic Magic,” a little-known psycho-thriller that shows a different side of Cera than he has It shows us a different side of Serra. And, let's be honest, much more interesting than what we are usually shown.

“Magic Magic” is currently available for free on Tubi, but will soon be discontinued. It is the last chance to watch the film for free on this platform, and given that it was largely ignored when it was first released in 2013, it is a relatively unknown film. But if you're interested in seeing Serra's catalog of roles expand a bit beyond the typical, now is your chance to check it out.

“Magic Magic” follows a woman named Alicia (Junot Temple) who is on vacation in rural Chile and is slowly unleashed.

Serra plays a character named Brink. Sera is not the lovable weirdo you are used to. Instead, Brink is manipulative, obnoxious, and downright creepy. Even though this is not a horror film, Brink is responsible for a large part of the film's oppressive and creepy atmosphere. We have no idea what he is thinking. It is difficult to understand what he is going to do next, which makes every scene in which he appears tense and uncomfortable.

But what makes Serra's performance in “Magic Magic” so memorable is that he doesn't make Brink into the villain you might expect him to be. He is more of a nuisance, pushing boundaries, making disturbing statements, and seeming to like to confuse people. Blink is unpredictable and genuinely unsettling. Perhaps this is because he is so far removed from the sera we are used to. In much of his filmography, it is immediately apparent that his talents are underutilized. Who knew he could be such a jerk in such a good way?

“Magic Magic” goes a long way to proving that Serra has the talent to delve into something darker, and it may have made it one of his best films to date. Sure, the comedic roles we see all the time are fun, but they don't require much depth. But in “Magic Magic,” his disturbing presence makes the movie what it is. And when the movie is over, one wonders what else he could do if he could break out of the mold that Hollywood seems content to put him in.

This underrated thriller proves that Serra is more versatile than one might imagine. Hopefully this won't be the last time we see Serra dive into a character where he can play a dark and twisted type.

Watch “Magic Magic” for free on Tubi