Bad Seed

2000·Movie
1h 33min·R
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Bad Seed fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

It Only Takes One To Ruin Everything.

Preston Tylk is an ordinary guy living in Seattle. When he discovers that his beloved wife, Emily, is having an affair, he is devastated. Storming out of the house, he returns later only to find her brutally murdered.
Crime ThrillerMurder MysteryPsychological SuspenseBetrayal & IntrigueIntense PlotContemporary SettingWhodunitDark & GrittyPacing-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Jon Bokenkamp
Written by:
Jon Bokenkamp
Produced by:
David C. Glasser, Chris Roberts, Randi Hiller
Composed by:
Kurt Kuenne

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bad Seed

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Where can I stream Bad Seed legally?

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Bad Seed is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bad Seed worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bad Seed rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Bad Seed?

1 h 33 min

Bad Seed runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is Bad Seed in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bad Seed?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bad Seed in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bad Seed use?

Honey PotChekhov's GunP.O.V. CamDramatic DropBlood from the MouthStaggered ZoomAnswer CutVehicular SabotageVideo CreditsBittersweet EndingNo Name GivenHassle-Free Hotwire

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Bad Seed, including Honey Pot, Chekhov's Gun, P.O.V. Cam.

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