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The Bad Seed

Sweet and innocent Rhoda Penmark, an eight-year-old girl, hides a dark secret behind her charming facade. When her school rival dies under suspicious circumstances at a school picnic, her mother begins to unravel the truth, revealing a sinister side to the seemingly harmless child.

Christine Penmark appears to have a flawless life, with a beautiful home, loving husband, and seemingly perfect daughter. However, her life is marred by a recurring nightmare from childhood. Meanwhile, her daughter's accomplishments include deceit, theft, and possibly darker secrets. Only Christine is aware of her daughter's true nature, and only her father knows the truth about her haunting nightmares.

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Info about The Bad Seed

Studio(s): Warner Bros. Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Sep 12, 1956

Production Country: United States

Budget: $1,000,000.00

Genres:Drama, Horror, Thriller