The Bad Seed
2018, English. Directed by Rob Lowe.
"Basket of kisses! Basket of kisses!"
A widower suspects that his seemingly perfect adolescent daughter is a heartless killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Bad Seed is streaming on Philo in India.
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Details
- Released
- 9 September 2018
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- John Lee Mahin
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What The Bad Seed is based on
The Bad Seed is based on The Bad Seed, a 1956 film, The Bad Seed (1954) by William March, published by Rinehart & Company, and The Bad Seed by Maxwell Anderson.
Film · 1956
The Bad Seed
1954
The Bad Seed
By William March
Published by Rinehart & Company
The Bad Seed
By Maxwell Anderson
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The Bad Seed: quick answers
What should I watch before The Bad Seed?
Watch The Bad Seed (1956) first.
What comes after The Bad Seed?
Next in the series: The Bad Seed Returns (2022).
Is The Bad Seed worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 368 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bad Seed?
The Bad Seed runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Bad Seed have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bad Seed. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bad Seed parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bad Seed is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Bad Seed on?
The Bad Seed is streaming on Philo in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bad Seed?
If you liked The Bad Seed, try Buried Alive, When a Stranger Calls Back, The Bad Seed Returns.
Who directed The Bad Seed?
The Bad Seed (2018) was directed by Rob Lowe and stars Rob Lowe, Mckenna Grace, Sarah Dugdale.
What is The Bad Seed based on?
The Bad Seed is based on The Bad Seed, a 1956 film, The Bad Seed (1954) by William March, published by Rinehart & Company, and The Bad Seed by Maxwell Anderson.