The Bad Seed (2018 film)

The Bad Seed
A man hugs his daughter, as she holds a lighted match behind him.
Based onThe Bad Seed
by William March
Written byBarbara Marshall
Directed byRob Lowe
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Rob Lowe
  • Elizabeth Guber Stephen
  • Mark Wolper
Producers
Running time87 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkLifetime
ReleaseSeptember 9, 2018 (2018-09-09)
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The Bad Seed is a 2018 American made-for-television horror drama film directed by Rob Lowe for Lifetime. Lowe is also executive producer and stars in the film, alongside Mckenna Grace, Sarah Dugdale, Marci T. House, Lorne Cardinal, Chris Shields, Cara Buono, and a special appearance by Patty McCormack. The horror thriller is based on the 1954 novel by William March, the 1954 play, and the 1956 film. The Bad Seed originally aired on Lifetime on September 9, 2018. This is the second remake of the film, the first being a 1985 film.

On September 16, 2018, a "special edition" of the TV movie was released that features behind the scenes interviews with Lowe, Grace, and McCormack.

A sequel to the film titled The Bad Seed Returns was released on September 5, 2022.