The Bad Seed

The Bad Seed

By Mervyn LeRoy

  • Genre: Thriller
  • Release Date: 1956-09-29
  • Advisory Rating: NR
  • Runtime: 2h 9min
  • Director: Mervyn LeRoy
  • Production Company: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 9.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
7.1/10
7.1
From 238 Ratings
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Description

Young Patty McCormack received an Oscar nomination for her performance as a murderous child in this chilling drama classic. Based on the play by Maxwell Anderson ("Anne of the Thousand Days"), it's an eerie examination of the question of nature versus nurture in the form of a little girl who is evil personified. Leonard Maltin calls it "spellbinding"!

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  • One of my favorites

    5
    By SHI386
    I have watched this movie so many times. I love it. This is the only black and white movie I can watch. It is a wonderful movie. I love this movie. Me and my mom enjoys this movie so much.

  • Shocker!

    5
    By Beast of Heaven and Hell
    It's no wonder I prefered this version of the story over the book and play and later film remakes. This is one of those films that make you enjoy the old films with such passion.

  • Very Good!

    5
    By Traveler2828
    Haven’t seen this movie in years; so glad to see it listed on itunes. Actors did a great job

  • they don't make movies like this anymore!!!

    5
    By Hexximan
    First of all it takes you back to an era that many will never know (like when I was a child) and a time when acting was the only way to make a good movie or tell a story. No computer graphics or sound effects. It is a blood chilling murder mystery that I dare you to try and figure out how it ends! it was actually nominated for several awards also.

  • Fantastic!!!!

    5
    By uunique58
    This is a really good movie!

  • Classic!

    5
    By Sceneweave66
    I love this movie. It would have been so much more dramatic when it was viewed back then. Scary girl lol.

  • Wasn't scary but it was still good

    4
    By BabyAniG
    I wasn't phased by this movie i watched it on tv. I'd say its a watch but I wouldn't watch it again but it was good if you like that type of lying little killer lol

  • Outstanding, Great Movie, quite gripping!

    5
    By Shady800
    This was one of the best movies of its time, and still today 54 years after it debuted, is one of the best movies I have seen. Awesome.

  • Bosley Crowther is dead 30 years ago!!!!!

    4
    By heen
    just watch it and decide for yourself. this top critic says "it's good! "

  • Tratra

    5
    By Artsyrose12
    I watch this movie as a teen and I knew it had a creepiness about it, but I never really payed much attention to the acting. I must say watching this movie again (and again) as an adult, I can see the great acting the real Creepiness of the this classic!! Just think this was Patty McComicks 1st movie!!!

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