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Reviewed on May 26, 2026
The Bad Seed(2018)
"Basket of kisses! Basket of kisses!"
7.0(369)1h 24m2018-09-09
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The Bad Seed Synopsis
A widower suspects that his seemingly perfect adolescent daughter is a heartless killer.
The Bad Seed (2018) is a horror, thriller and tv movie film directed by Rob Lowe, released on September 9, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Rob Lowe, Mckenna Grace, Sarah Dugdale and Marci T. House. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 369 ratings.
- Director:
- Rob Lowe
- Writers:
- William March, Barbara Marshall, Maxwell Anderson
- Producers:
- Harvey Kahn, Justis Greene
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Menzies Jr.
- Composer:
- Leanna Primiani
- Production:
- Front Street Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, Wolper Organization, Lowe Profile Productions, Warner Horizon Television, Lifetime
- Status:
- Released
The Bad Seed (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Bad Seed before you stream it.
The Bad Seed Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rob Lowe
as David
Mckenna Grace
as Emma
Sarah Dugdale
as Chloe
Marci T. House
as Mrs. Ellis
Lorne Cardinal
as Brian
Chris Shields
as Sheriff Peterson
Cara Buono
as Angela
Patty McCormack
as Dr. March
Shauna Johannesen
as Maggie Curtis
Luke Roessler
as Milo
Robert Egger
as Mr. Curtis
John Emmet Tracy
as Mark Wiggins
Key crew
Directed by Rob Lowe, written by William March, Barbara Marshall and Maxwell Anderson, produced by Harvey Kahn and Justis Greene.
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The Bad Seed Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 369 ratings.
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The Bad Seed – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bad Seed online?
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The Bad Seed (2018) is available to stream on Philo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Bad Seed?
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The main cast of The Bad Seed (2018) includes Rob Lowe, Mckenna Grace, Sarah Dugdale, Marci T. House and Lorne Cardinal. The film was directed by Rob Lowe. 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 September 9, 2018 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Bad Seed worth watching?
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The Bad Seed (2018) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 369 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Bad Seed?
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Yes. The official The Bad Seed trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.