# The Bad Seed (2018)

> A father’s faith in his seemingly innocent daughter unravels when a classmate’s tragic death suggests a darker explanation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/370750

## Facts

- Runtime: 84 min
- Genres: Horror, Thriller, TV Movie
- Director: Rob Lowe
- Cast: Rob Lowe, Mckenna Grace, Sarah Dugdale, Marci T. House, Lorne Cardinal, Chris Shields, Cara Buono, Patty McCormack
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4823992/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: disturbing, tense, heightened, late night horror viewing, television thriller night

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