IMDb >
The Bad Seed (1985) (TV)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Bad Seed (1985) (TV) More at IMDbPro »
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Release Date:
7 February 1985 (USA)
more
Tagline:
"Thou shalt not covet...bear false witness...steal...dishonor thy parent...murder..." ...Or suffer a witch to live!
Plot:
Freak fatal accidents force a widow to realize her precocious 9-year-old daughter was born to kill. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy.
Another 1 nomination
more
NewsDesk:
User Comments:
Pretty bad
more (11 total)
Cast
(Credited cast) | Blair Brown | ... | Christine Penmark |
 | Lynn Redgrave | ... | Monica Breedlove |
 | David Carradine | ... | Leroy Jessup |
| Carrie Wells | ... | Rachel Penmark |
| Richard Kiley | ... | Richard Bravo |
 | David Ogden Stiers | ... | Emory Breedlove |
 | Chad Allen | ... | Mark Daigler |
| Weldon Bleiler | ... | Fred Daigler |
| Christa Denton | ... | Rhoda Penmark |
 | Sarah Fairfax | ||
| Anne Haney | ... | Alice Fern |
 | Carol Locatell | ... | Rita Daigler |
| Eve Smith | ... | Mrs. Post |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Katharine Tobin | ... | Student |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
100 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Movie Connections:
Remake of The Bad Seed (1956)
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (11 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Bad Seed (1985) (TV) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Bad Seed | Lolita | The Night of the Hunter | Deadly Is the Female | In a Lonely Place |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | News articles |
| IMDb Drama section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
I never saw the original "The Bad Seed", but I recall my mother telling me about it and how chilling Patty McCormack's performance was. It is possible that just hearing about the original clouded my judgment, but here's my opinion.
In this version, Carrie Wells was anything but chilling, she was just plain whiny, spoiled, and annoying. I never felt disturbed while watching her, I just felt irritated. She never came across as "evil", just bratty. I just kept wanting to slap the you know what out of her.
I didn't find any of the other actors to be all that impressive in their roles, either.