Bad Ronald
1974, English. Directed by Buzz Kulik.
The Wood family doesn't know it. But the old house they've just bought is already occupied... by a psychopathic killer.
When awkward teen Ronald Wilby accidentally kills a young girl whose sister rejected his affections, his overbearing mother decides to hide him from the law by creating a concealed room in their home for him to live.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Bad Ronald isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Buzz KulikDirector
- Scott JacobyRonald Wilby
- Pippa ScottMrs. Wood
- John LarchSgt. Lynch
- Dabney ColemanMr. Wood
- Kim HunterElaine Wilby
- John FiedlerMr. Roscoe
- Linda WatkinsMrs. Schumacher
- Cindy FisherBabs Wood
- Cindy EilbacherAlthea Wood
- Lisa EilbacherEllen Wood
- Ted EcclesDuane Matthews
- Roger Aaron BrownSergeant Carter
Details
- Released
- 23 October 1974
- Country
- United States of America
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News & fan talk
What Bad Ronald is based on
Bad Ronald is based on Bad Ronald, a 1973 novel by Jack Vance.
Novel · 1973
Bad Ronald
By Jack Vance
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Bad Ronald: quick answers
Is Bad Ronald worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bad Ronald?
Bad Ronald runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does Bad Ronald have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bad Ronald. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bad Ronald parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bad Ronald is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bad Ronald on?
Bad Ronald isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bad Ronald?
If you liked Bad Ronald, try The Spiral Staircase, Seeds of Yesterday, The Night Stalker.
Who directed Bad Ronald?
Bad Ronald (1974) was directed by Buzz Kulik and stars Scott Jacoby, Pippa Scott, John Larch.
What is Bad Ronald based on?
Bad Ronald is based on Bad Ronald, a 1973 novel by Jack Vance.