1956 · 129 min · NR

The Bad Seed

Name: The Bad Seed
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1956
Duration: 129 min
Cast: Patty McCormack, Nancy Kelly, Henry Jones, Eileen Heckart, Evelyn Varden

Directed by Mervyn LeRoy · Drama, Horror, Thriller

The Bad Seed (1956) is a Drama film, directed by Mervyn LeRoy set during the 1950s. It runs 129 minutes and is rated NR.

A psychological horror, with a tense tone. Themes of guilt & shame and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer

Alex North

Cinematography

Harold Rosson

Cast

Patty McCormackNancy KellyHenry JonesEileen HeckartEvelyn VardenWilliam HopperPaul FixJesse White

The world of this film

Setting

When

1950s

Premise & themes

Premise

Psychological Horror

Themes

Guilt & Shame Family & Loyalty

Tone

Tense

Shape

Protagonist

Female LedSolo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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The Bad Seed

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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