The Bad Seed(1985)
Evil Kids Have The Sweetest Faces
The Bad Seed Synopsis
Rachel is a 9-year-old girl who is perfection itself - unless she's crossed or challenged. Several disturbing recent incidents have led Rachel's mother Christine to suspect that her child is a latent murderess. Upon discovering that she herself is the daughter of a convicted killer, Christine becomes convinced that sweet little Rachel is a "bad seed" - an inherent killer who feels no remorse because she doesn't know any better.
The Bad Seed (1985) is a drama, thriller, horror, crime and tv movie film directed by Paul Wendkos, released on February 7, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Blair Brown, Lynn Redgrave, David Carradine and Carrie Wells. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Wendkos
- Writers:
- Maxwell Anderson, William March, George Eckstein
- Producers:
- George Eckstein
- Cinematographer:
- Ted Voigtlander
- Composer:
- Paul Chihara
- Status:
- Released
The Bad Seed (1985) Trailer
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The Bad Seed Cast & Crew
Main cast
Blair Brown
as Christine Penmark
Lynn Redgrave
as Monica Breedlove
David Carradine
as Leroy Jessup
- Carrie Wells
Carrie Wells
as Rachel Penmark
Richard Kiley
as Richard Bravo
David Ogden Stiers
as Emory Breedlove
Chad Allen
as Mark Daigler
- Weldon Bleiler
Weldon Bleiler
as Fred Daigler
Christa Denton
as Rhoda Penmark
- Sarah Fairfax
Sarah Fairfax
as Bessie Danker
Anne Haney
as Alice Fern
Carol Locatell
as Rita Daigler
Key crew
Directed by Paul Wendkos, written by Maxwell Anderson, William March and George Eckstein, produced by George Eckstein.
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The Bad Seed Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Bad Seed – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bad Seed online?
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Who stars in The Bad Seed?
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The main cast of The Bad Seed (1985) includes Blair Brown, Lynn Redgrave, David Carradine, Carrie Wells and Richard Kiley. The film was directed by Paul Wendkos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bad Seed released?
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The Bad Seed was released on February 7, 1985 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Bad Seed worth watching?
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The Bad Seed (1985) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Bad Seed?
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