The Bad Seed 1956
“Talk all you want about the man and the woman -- but please don't tell about the girl!”
What is The Bad Seed?
The Bad Seed is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Horror.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 129 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 12, 1956
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama, Horror
- Updated
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Overview
The Bad Seed is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A beloved daughter hides chilling selfishness that leads to tragedy.”
- Classic 1950s thriller atmosphere
- Tight 2‑hour runtime sustains tension
- Pacing reflects 1950s storytelling conventions
- The unsettling child behavior may disturb some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate tense, character‑driven thrillers about hidden evil.
The film includes disturbing themes of childhood malice and death, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the basic plot of The Bad Seed?
Air Force Colonel Kenneth Penmark and his wife Christine love their daughter Rhoda, whose secret selfishness surfaces after a schoolmate dies mysteriously.
When was The Bad Seed released?
It was released in the United States on September 12, 1956.
What genres does the film belong to?
The Bad Seed is classified as a thriller, drama, and horror film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and nine minutes.
Is the film appropriate for younger audiences?
Its depiction of a child's malicious behavior and a mysterious death makes it more suitable for mature viewers.
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