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A , horror movie: , but layered, .
Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch
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"Basket of kisses! Basket of kisses!"
A widower suspects that his seemingly perfect adolescent daughter is a heartless killer.
Psychological ThrillerEvil ChildSinister MysteryUnsettling SuspenseDark Family SecretsDisturbingIntenseMorality Questioned
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Is The Bad Seed worth watching?
59
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.9).
Is The Bad Seed a sequel?
- The Bad Seed (1956)
- The Bad Seed (2018)
- The Bad Seed Returns (2022)
Yes: it's movie 2 of 3 in its series, after The Bad Seed (1956) and before The Bad Seed Returns (2022).
Is The Bad Seed okay for kids?
PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language
Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
Will The Bad Seed scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.
Will I feel good after watching The Bad Seed?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.