The Bad Seed
Rachel is a 9-year-old girl who is perfection itself - unless she's crossed or challenged. Several disturbing recent incidents have led Rachel's mother Christine to suspect that her child is a latent murderess. Upon discovering that she herself is the daughter of a convicted killer, Christine becomes convinced that sweet little Rachel is a "bad seed" - an inherent killer who feels no remorse because she doesn't know any better.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1985 |
| Genre | Drama, Thriller, Horror, Crime, TV Movie |
| Director | Paul Wendkos |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (27 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This 1985 TV movie constructs its horror not through gore, but through a creeping sense of dread and maternal paranoia. It relies on its stage-play roots to explore the nature of evil, heredity, and the terrifying thought of a monster in a child's form.
What lingers after the credits is a chilling contemplation of nature versus nurture, wrapped in a slow-burn domestic thriller. Those who tire of jump-scares will find a more psychologically unsettling tale here. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Paul Wendkos
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Watch alone on a quiet night for a slow-burn, psychological chill.
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