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The Bad Seed Returns

2022Movie1 h 28 minPG-13

HorrorThriller
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes–53%

A tense, intriguing horror movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for teens · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Story

Several years after the murderous events of the first movie left her father dead, Emma is now living with her aunt Angela and navigating high school. Angela’s husband begins to suspect that Emma may not be as innocent as she appears and suggests sending her off to boarding school. Meanwhile, a new girl at school seems to know Emma’s secrets, leaving Emma no choice but to slip back to her old ways and take care of her enemies by any means necessary.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Evil Child
  • Dark Family Secrets
  • Suburban Gothic
  • Murderous Teen
  • Troubled Youth
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Tension & Suspense

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Louise Archambault
Written by
Mckenna Grace, William March, Ross Burge
Produced by
Charles Cooper
Music by
Leanna Primiani

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Facts

September 5, 2022 · 1 h 28 min · PG-13

Released
September 5, 2022
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Age Lift, Alpha Bitch, Aside Glance +9

  • Age Lift
  • Alpha Bitch
  • Aside Glance
  • The Bad Guy Wins
  • How We Got Here
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Slipping a Mickey
  • Card-Carrying Villain
  • Slumber Party
  • Evil Is Petty
  • Bullying a Dragon
  • Call-Back

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bad Seed Returns?"

Questions about The Bad Seed Returns

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bad Seed Returns?

Philo

In the United States, The Bad Seed Returns streams on Philo. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Bad Seed Returns worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.5).

Is The Bad Seed Returns okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Bad Seed Returns scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Bad Seed Returns?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Bad Seed Returns use?

Age LiftAlpha BitchAside GlanceThe Bad Guy WinsHow We Got HereDisproportionate RetributionSlipping a MickeyCard-Carrying VillainSlumber PartyEvil Is PettyBullying a DragonCall-Backand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Age Lift, Alpha Bitch, and Aside Glance.