The Bad Seed
“Talk all you want about the man and the woman -- but please don't tell about the girl!”
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Air Force Colonel Kenneth Penmark and his wife, Christine, adore their daughter Rhoda, despite her secret tendency for selfishness. Christine keeps her knowledge of her daughter's darker side to herself, but when a schoolmate of Rhoda's dies mysteriously, her self-deception unravels.
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A seemingly perfect family hides a terrifying secret. This classic thriller masterfully builds dread, exploring the unsettling idea that evil can lurk behind the most innocent facade. It’s a chilling descent into psychological horror.
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