The Bad Seed (1985)
The Bad Seed is a 1985 drama movie directed by Paul Wendkos, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Blair Brown, Lynn Redgrave and David Carradine.
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.
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What is The Bad Seed about?
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.
When was The Bad Seed released?
The Bad Seed was released on 7 February 1985.
How long is The Bad Seed?
The Bad Seed runs 1h 40m.
Who made The Bad Seed?
The Bad Seed was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Where can I watch The Bad Seed?
The Bad Seed is available on Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV.
Where to watch The Bad Seed
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Cast
- Blair Brown as Christine Penmark
- Lynn Redgrave as Monica Breedlove
- David Carradine as Leroy Jessup
- Carrie Wells as Rachel Penmark
- Richard Kiley as Richard Bravo
- David Ogden Stiers as Emory Breedlove
- Chad Allen as Mark Daigler
- Weldon Bleiler as Fred Daigler
- Christa Denton as Rhoda Penmark
- Sarah Fairfax as Bessie Danker
- Anne Haney as Alice Fern
- Carol Locatell as Rita Daigler