The Bad Seed Returns
2022, English. Directed by Louise Archambault.
Several years after the murderous events of the first movie left her father dead, Emma is now living with her aunt Angela and navigating high school. Angela’s husband begins to suspect that Emma may not be as innocent as she appears and suggests sending her off to boarding school. Meanwhile, a new girl at school seems to know Emma’s secrets, leaving Emma no choice but to slip back to her old ways and take care of her enemies by any means necessary.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Bad Seed Returns
The Bad Seed Returns is streaming on Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Louise ArchambaultDirector
- Mckenna GraceEmma Grossman
- Michelle MorganAngela Grossman
- Benjamin AyresRobert Costa
- Ella DixonKat Sandburg
- Marlowe ZimmermanStephanie Lowford
- Gabriela BeeLola
- Lucia WaltersRachel Lowford
- Marlee WalchukCora
- Lorne CardinalBrian
- Patty McCormackDr. March
- Jude WilsonNathan
- Barbara BeallCoach
Details
- Released
- 5 September 2022
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Mckenna Grace, Ross Burge
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The Bad Seed Returns: quick answers
What should I watch before The Bad Seed Returns?
Watch The Bad Seed (1956) and The Bad Seed (2018) first.
Is The Bad Seed Returns worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 128 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bad Seed Returns?
The Bad Seed Returns runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Bad Seed Returns have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bad Seed Returns. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bad Seed Returns parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bad Seed Returns is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Bad Seed Returns on?
The Bad Seed Returns is streaming on Philo in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bad Seed Returns?
If you liked The Bad Seed Returns, try The Bad Seed, When a Stranger Calls Back, Stalked by My Doctor.
Who directed The Bad Seed Returns?
The Bad Seed Returns (2022) was directed by Louise Archambault and stars Mckenna Grace, Michelle Morgan, Benjamin Ayres.