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The Bad Seed
2018 84 min Canada, United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.3
Horror, Thriller, TV Movie
Director: Rob Lowe
🎭 Based on
«The Bad Seed»
byWilliam March
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Description
A widower suspects that his seemingly perfect adolescent daughter is a heartless killer.
Starring
Rob Lowe
Actor
Mckenna Grace
Actor
Sarah Dugdale
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The 2018 remake of The Bad Seed is largely considered a lackluster effort that fails to live up to its classic predecessor. While McKenna Grace's chilling performance as the young antagonist is widely praised, the film is frequently criticized for its tepid execution, lack of tension, and weak script.
| Acting | McKenna Grace delivers a standout, chilling performance that successfully portrays the character's lack of empathy and calculated nature. | |
| Screenplay | The film suffers from a lackluster screenplay that fails to provide psychological realism or a compelling justification for the antagonist's evil nature. | |
| Direction | The direction fails to maintain suspense, resulting in a production that lacks the necessary tension expected of a thriller. | |
| Cinematography | Opinions on the visual presentation are split, with some viewers finding the aesthetic striking while others criticize the distracting and irritating editing transitions. |