The Bad Seed

The Bad Seed

1985 · 100 min · EN · 6.7 (20 votes)
Dir. Paul Wendkos · Starring Blair Brown, Lynn Redgrave, David Carradine, Carrie Wells, Richard Kiley, David Ogden Stiers · Music Paul Chihara

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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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This chilling TV movie taps into primal parental fears. It's a slow-burn descent into psychological horror, exploring the unsettling idea of inherited evil. The tension builds with each seemingly innocent act, leaving you questioning the true nature of childhood innocence.

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