Bad Seed [VHS]
by Mervyn LeRoy
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Actor: Eileen Heckart, Evelyn Varden, Henry Jones, Nancy Kelly, Patty McCormackDirector: Mervyn LeRoy
Cinematographer: Harold Rosson
Producer: Mervyn LeRoy
Editor: Warren Low
Writer: John Lee Mahin
Writer: Maxwell Anderson
Writer: William March
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language), Analog
Format: Black & White, NTSC
Running Time: 129 minutes
Release Date: 1993-05-03
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Studio: Warner Home Video
VHS Movie Reviews of Bad Seed [VHS]
Movie Review: Hits too close to home for me
Summary: 3 Stars
"Rhoda", the rotten little bitch in this film, is a frightening bully brat. The character reminds me a lot of my own sister, who is a lot like this little bitch, only my sister is now 48 years old. She behaves like a teenager who never grew up. If you know someone who is a sociopath, it is not a pleasant thing to discover. I finally wised up when I couldn't take her abuse any more. I refuse to have anything to do with the woman. If this is the kind of entertainment you wish to indulge in, be my guest. I've seen this film several times in the past but have no wish to view it ever again. It is too realistic in its portrayal of a little girl with no conscience. To have any contact with someone like this, whether in a film or real life, is more frightening than any ghoul or movie monster ever invented. Disturbing but morbidly fascinating, "The Bad Seed" is a stage play made into a film, and it shows. It is well-played by its cast. I just find it a rough movie to sit through because of the horrid personal experience I've had with my own relative. Her own son won't have anything to do with her either, and he's only 26 years old. Tragic, just tragic. I don't recommend viewing this film due to its disturbing nature but it is educational because it shows what destruction bullies, especially female bullies, are capable of. Bullies are extremely dangerous; like a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, only it's the monster Mr. Hyde who is the real person. Dr. Jekyll is an act, just like Rhonda is in this film. Don't say I didn't warn you if this movie creeps you out.Movie Review: The definitive wicked child
Summary: 5 Stars
If you love horror films and psychological drama, you must see this film. Melodramatic performances are over-the-top. There have been many imitators; you must first meet Rhoda, the original nasty child. Movie Review: ultimate scary movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the ultimate scary movie. My daughters weren't allowed to watch this one until they were in Junior High. Looking back on that, I think this one should be rated for 17 years and older.
Thanks Amazon for offering such great classic thrillers.
Movie Review: Campy Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
My Mother made me watch this when I was about 7 or 8. I used to bully my sister and Mom would call me "bad seed".
I remember being appalled that she would compare me to that horrible child.
The moral of course was that God punishes bad children....that's what my Mom wanted me to know....and it worked........for a little while. ;)
Favorite character? Leroy of course!
Movie Review: Excellent!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
A classic!!! A movie made the way a movie should be made. Good drama and good acting. An old movie that would be appreciated by all generations.
Summary of Bad Seed [VHS]
"A basket full of kisses for a basket full of hugs." Those are chilling words, at least when uttered by that ice princess, Patty McCormack. As Rhoda Penmark, she is as pretty as a porcelain doll but drips venom with each curtsey and polite response. Little Rhoda's mother is terrified she has passed on her own mother's corruption. Oops, turns out she's right. This passes the test of time, as it still gets under your skin. The character development is tight and the story very involving. Not even Freddy Krueger had the ability to scare like tiny McCormack, looking just like a little adult while she literally beats out the competition for a penmanship award. However, director Mervyn LeRoy's hands were tied over the ending, which was changed from the source material--Maxwell Anderson's hit Broadway play. A supposedly more appropriate, and moral, ending was demanded by the studio. This was remade (badly) in 1985. --Rochelle O'GormanClassics Video
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