The Bad Seed
Seen it?2018 | 84 min | Horror, Thriller, TV Movie
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With mixed reviews, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Psycho or Us, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A widower suspects that his seemingly perfect adolescent daughter is a heartless killer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 238K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rob Lowe
- Rob LoweDavid
- Mckenna GraceEmma
- Sarah DugdaleChloe
- Marci T. HouseMrs. Ellis
- Lorne CardinalBrian
- Chris ShieldsSheriff Peterson
- Cara BuonoAngela
- Patty McCormackDr. March
- Shauna JohannesenMaggie Curtis
- Luke RoesslerMilo