The Bad Seed (1956)
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2h 9m
In "The Bad Seed," a 1956 psychological thriller, the seemingly perfect world of the Penmark family is shattered when a tragic incident occurs at a school picnic. Christine Penmark is unsettled by her daughter Rhoda's cold reaction to the drowning of a classmate, Claude Daigle. As suspicions about Rhoda's involvement grow, Christine is forced to confront the possibility that her daughter may harbor a dark secret. With her husband away on military duty, Christine navigates a web of lies, guilt, and revelations, leading her to question the nature of evil itself. The film explores the chilling notion that malevolence can be inherited, setting the stage for a harrowing journey into the heart of familial love and the depths of despair.
Cast:
Nancy Kelly as Christine Penmark
Patty McCormack as Rhoda Penmark
Henry Jones as Leroy Jessup
Eileen Heckart as Hortense Daigle
Evelyn Varden as Monica Breedlove
William Hopper as Col. Kenneth Penmark
Paul Fix as Richard Bravo
Jesse White as Emory Wages
Gage Clarke as Reginald 'Reggie' Tasker
Joan Croydon as Claudia Fern
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