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Bad Seed, The (1985/TV)
Rachel Penmark is such a different little girl. So calm, so well-mannered – so deadly. The Bad Seed had been a novel, a Broadway play and a landmark 1956 movie before this film of a demented child’s secret trail of violence to a new generation.
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Bad Seed, The (1985/TV) (DVD)
 
3.8

(based on 5 reviews)

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60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • High production value (4)
  • Engaging characters (3)
  • Entertaining (3)

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    1.0

    The Remake of The Bad Seed

    By dan the movie fan

    from Naples, FL

    About Me Movie Buff

    Pros

    • High Production Value

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Adult Viewers

      Comments about Bad Seed, The (1985/TV) (DVD):

      This is one of the worst remade films I have ever seen. I can not believe the other reviews here, stating it is 'better than the original'. WHAT? You have got to be kidding me. The original is regarded as a total classic, masterpiece, one of the best adaptations of a Broadway play. Love, love love the original. Do NOT waste time or money on this remake!!

       
      3.0

      Far better than the travesty made 1956

      By Esperanto

      from Oak Park (Chicago),IL

      About Me Movie Buff

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Closer to origijnal plot

      Cons

      • Not as good as the play

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        Comments about Bad Seed, The (1985/TV) (DVD):

        While better than the 1956 movie which completely skewed the theme in deference to imbecilic censorship, the child in this is not nearly evil enough. Important motifs from the play are not here (Basket of kisses, basket of hugs). The writer managed to get paid for all three versions of this: the play, the first awful movie, and this mediocre one.

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Modern take on a classic film

        By Terry

        from New York

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        Pros

        • Engaging Characters
        • Entertaining
        • High Production Value
        • Informative

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Adult Viewers
          • At Home
          • In The Car
          • Perfect Gift
          • Travel

          Comments about Bad Seed, The (1985/TV) (DVD):

          This is a great TV movie. The acting is A+, and the story, while the same as the 1956 film is given a broder view to what made Rhoda the diabolic child she was. Terrific!

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Classic finally available to own!!!

          By Grinnygog

          from Willow Run, MI

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          Pros

          • Engaging Characters
          • Entertaining
          • Great Cinematography
          • High Production Value

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Adult Viewers
            • At Home
            • In The Car
            • Perfect Gift
            • Special Needs
            • Travel

            Comments about Bad Seed, The (1985/TV) (DVD):

            I am so happy to see this great remake available to own for the first time. I grew up watching this and was actually disappointed with the original version after enjoying this film for so many years. If you've never seen the original - you gotta watch this one. Much more chilling, sinister, and disturbing I think.

            This DVD has great quality. The colors are much brighter than I've ever seen on television. I DID notice some compression artifacts at the beginning, and with a 90+ minute feature there should be none. I'm hoping Warner will improve their mastering - I've read other title reviews complaining of compression artifacts. But don't let it disuade you from ordering. It's very subtle and not noticeable at all on televisions smaller than 40 inches.

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            The best version of this Play!

            By styxskum

            from pipersville, pa

            About Me Avid Moviegoer

            Pros

            • Engaging Characters
            • Entertaining
            • High Production Value
            • Original

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                Comments about Bad Seed, The (1985/TV) (DVD):

                I rarely write reviews but when i do I really like the product! This was Fantastic, a must have for creepy kid movies. I'm a big fan of the original but i felt this movie was far better in every way. The story is far more in depth and really gives much more back round then the original. the ending is great and really makes much more sense then the original. All in all i have to say great job for putting this to dvd i will be watching this again soon!

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