The Bad Seed
"Evil Kids Have The Sweetest Faces"
Originally released in 1985. The Bad Seed is a drama/thriller film. directed by Paul Wendkos.
Starring Blair Brown, Lynn Redgrave, and David Carradine
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
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 late...
Who directed The Bad Seed?
The Bad Seed was directed by Paul Wendkos.
How long is The Bad Seed?
The Bad Seed has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Bad Seed released?
The Bad Seed was released on February 7, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bad Seed?
The main cast of The Bad Seed includes Blair Brown, Lynn Redgrave, David Carradine, Carrie Wells, Richard Kiley.