The Bad Seed (1956) (original) (raw)
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Original title
The Bad Seed
Year
1956
Running time
129 min.
Country
United States
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Genre
Drama. Horror. Thriller | Childhood. Family Relationships. Melodrama
Synopsis
Christine Penmark seems to have it all: a lovely home, a loving husband and the most "perfect" daughter in the world. But since childhood, Christine has suffered from the most terrible recurring nightmare. And her "perfect" daughter's accomplishments include lying, theft and possibly much, much worse. Only Christine knows the truth about her daughter and only Christine's father knows the truth about her nightmare.
Awards
1956: 4 Nominations Oscar: Actress (Kelly), Supporting Actresses (Heckart & McCormack), Cinematography B&W
1956: Golden Globe: Best Supporting Actress (Eileen Heckart). 2 Nominations
Critics' reviews
- "An erratic but compelling film that lingers long after the fade-out."
- "You have here a film version of a chilling novel and interestingly repellent stage play that defeats its own purpose with a static recording of the stage business"
- "Everything dated and peculiar about it is fascinating and does not detract -- it may even enhance -- the fun of the central premise."
- "The movie's artful black-and-white cinematography still contributes much to making this a remarkably gripping chiller"
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