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The Bad Seed

  • TV Movie
  • 20182018
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
2.7K
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Rob Lowe and Mckenna Grace in The Bad Seed (2018)
  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Thriller
A father is forced to question everything he thought he knew about his daughter when he believes she may have played a role in the tragic death of a classmate at her school.A father is forced to question everything he thought he knew about his daughter when he believes she may have played a role in the tragic death of a classmate at her school.A father is forced to question everything he thought he knew about his daughter when he believes she may have played a role in the tragic death of a classmate at her school.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
2.7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,392
505
  • Director
    • Rob Lowe
  • Writers
    • Barbara Marshall(teleplay by)
    • Maxwell Anderson(based upon the play "The Bad Seed" by)
    • William March(based upon the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Rob Lowe
    • Mckenna Grace
    • Sarah Dugdale
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rob Lowe
  • Writers
    • Barbara Marshall(teleplay by)
    • Maxwell Anderson(based upon the play "The Bad Seed" by)
    • William March(based upon the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Rob Lowe
    • Mckenna Grace
    • Sarah Dugdale
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 75User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Mckenna Grace in The Bad Seed (2018)
    Rob Lowe and Mckenna Grace in The Bad Seed (2018)
    Mckenna Grace in The Bad Seed (2018)
    Rob Lowe and Mckenna Grace in The Bad Seed (2018)
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    Mckenna Grace in The Bad Seed (2018)
    Patty McCormack and Mckenna Grace in The Bad Seed (2018)

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    Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe
    • Davidas David
    Mckenna Grace
    Mckenna Grace
    • Emmaas Emma
    Sarah Dugdale
    Sarah Dugdale
    • Chloeas Chloe
    Marci T. House
    Marci T. House
    • Mrs. Ellisas Mrs. Ellis
    Lorne Cardinal
    Lorne Cardinal
    • Brianas Brian
    Chris Shields
    Chris Shields
    • Sheriff Petersonas Sheriff Peterson
    Cara Buono
    Cara Buono
    • Angelaas Angela
    Patty McCormack
    Patty McCormack
    • Dr. Marchas Dr. March
    Shauna Johannesen
    Shauna Johannesen
    • Maggie Curtisas Maggie Curtis
    Luke Roessler
    Luke Roessler
    • Miloas Milo
    Robert Egger
    Robert Egger
    • Mr. Curtisas Mr. Curtis
    John Emmet Tracy
    John Emmet Tracy
    • Mark Wigginsas Mark Wiggins
    Nevis Unipan
    Nevis Unipan
    • Girl #1as Girl #1
    Kate Craven
    Kate Craven
    • Leslieas Leslie
    • (as Kate Isaac)
    Carly Bentall
    • David's Wifeas David's Wife
    Lucas Steagall
    Lucas Steagall
    • Kyleas Kyle
    Anna Dickey
    • Girl #2as Girl #2
    Juliet Hindle
    • Girl #3as Girl #3
    • Director
      • Rob Lowe
    • Writers
      • Barbara Marshall(teleplay by)
      • Maxwell Anderson(based upon the play "The Bad Seed" by)
      • William March(based upon the novel by)
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    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    A father is forced to question everything he thought he knew about his daughter when he believes she may have played a role in the tragic death of a classmate at her school.
    • remake
    • single father
    • widower
    • nightmare
    • father daughter relationship
    • 82 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Patty McCormack, who originated the role of the Bad Seed on Broadway and played her in the original film, portrays Dr. March, the psychiatrist who is treating the child, Emma. When Emma and her father are leaving, Dr. March says, "I told Emma she reminds me of me", a reference to the character she played.
    • Goofs
      David calls Dr. March and hears a voicemail referring to her associate's phone number with area code 914. That area code is for Westchester County, New York but all vehicle license plates are Washington state.
    • Quotes

      Emma: It doesn't matter how I feel. He's dead anyway.

    • Alternate versions
      An "extended cut" billed as "The Bad Seed: Special Edition".
    • Connections
      Features Glad Rags to Riches (1933)

    User reviews75

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Truer to the Novel and Play Than Original Movie
    Most people like the original movie adaptation because the ending is more satisfying. This movie and the stage play is truer to the novel. The ending is irritating.

    I'm pleased that Lowe changed the parental gender and a few other things. Otherwise, why bother?
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    5
    • ladyberyl-1
    • Oct 1, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 9, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kötü Tohum
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Front Street Pictures
      • Lifetime
      • Loweprofile
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2:1

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