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Product Identifiers
ProducerGeorge M. Merrick, Max Alexander, Mervyn Leroy
UPC0085393352424
eBay Product ID (ePID)20046036604
Product Key Features
Movie/TV TitleThe Bad Seed
DirectorMervyn Leroy
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageEnglish, French, Spanish
Run Time129 min.
Release Year1956
FormatDVD
GenreHorror
StudioWarner Home Video
Dimensions
Item Height0.40 in
Item Weight0.14 lb
Item Length7.20 in
Item Width5.50 in
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureMexico
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 17 Jul, 2016
'Just as good today as in 1956 - maybe better'
The '56 production of 'The Bad Seed'. Another astounding child actor - in the same caliber as Bobs Watson: Patty McCormack. (I'm probably preaching to the choir here if you've seen it!) Before the film, she did over 340 performances on Broadway of her role as Rhoda Penmark, the scheming, murdering, self-possessed, narcissistic little 8-year-old 'snot.' She's two years older than me and still gets fan mail from astounded viewers praising her basically 'timeless' performance. One of my favorite scenes is from an interchange with Leroy (Henry Jones), the self-possessed, equally scheming gardner/handyman Rhoda sets on fire when he gets in her way! "You hit him with them shoes!!!!!" Even the stubborn Henry is 'floored' by her hard-core antics! Alex North does an excellent job with the score that pushes key scenes to the 'breaking point!' Its fun to hear him weave in and out of Patty's 'new' piano piece 'au Clair de lune.' "That means: by the light of the moon Daddy!" Nancy Kelly, as Patty's perplexed, confused mother is a bit theatrical, but acceptable. Evelyn Varden as Rhoda's 'effusive' landlady is a real 'kick'. "I'm LARGE!" Even Jesse White has a bit part. William Hopper (from 'Perry Mason' "Thank you Paul!") plays her ignorant father who only sees Patty as the little angel in her red and white dotted 'Swiss' with puffy sleeves. Patty digs herself - and her mother into 'seriously deep shit' and things fall out of the frying pan into the fire. If you've never seen it, I won't wreck the ending for you. (A placard at the end of the movie tells viewers not to disclose the ending to others who haven't seen the movie!) Another real 'stand-out' is Eileen Heckart as the drunken, bereaved mother of the little boy Rhoda 'hammers' to death with her shoes to get a penmanship medal she thinks is rightly hers. It's quite amusing to watch things go from bad to worse - to even worse! If you have seen it, it's worth a re-look just to see Patty's 5 star performance and Eileen's 'stumbling' intimidation attempts: "Rhoda knows something and she won't tell me!!!!!" Making it in black and white just improves the experience. Patty's 'self-righteous sneer' when she finds she's got her mother under control is more than worth the price of admission! Patty's adult narration under the soundtrack is also very amusing and she reveals what a wonderful, intelligent, modest person she has become. For me, it's in the top 10 of my favorite 'Silver Screen Classics!' Don't hesitate. 128 minutes of real moviemaking.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 19 Oct, 2021
The Bad Seed one of the best movies ever made I love Miss McCormick what do you know a game
I've been watching this movie since I was a kid and I am now 61 years old and it is just as entertaining now as it was back then thank you so muchVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Jul, 2016
The Bad Seed: Classic terror
"Seed" has always been a favorite since I first saw it in the early 60's. It offers a much more real sense of horror, as if it could really happen, with real people, rather than most of the contrived Hollywood monsters!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 26 Sep, 2018
Great movie, great DVD quality, reasonable price.
The movie is a classic that I love but I wondered if the quality of the picture would be good on a big screen since in 1956 when the movie was filmed there were no hi def TVs. This DVD had a great pic with great resolution on my 55" screen. I don't regret buying it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 Nov, 2021
Fantastic Movie!
This is an amazing thrilling movie, and the commentary section with the actor that played the little girl is priceless! I only saw the movie once as a child, and it was scary, but as an adult, it still holds some intense moments. Additionally, the movie was in great shape considering it a classic movie from the early 50's.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Apr, 2022
good classic movie needs to bee seen
a great classic movie full of suspense, that little girl will make u gaff but also make u think she's definitely a little liar n sociopathVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Feb, 2022
Appropriate
Very good film noir. I like it because I'm an old movie buff and have quite a collection of movies from that era. I really liked the plot and the surprise ending leaves the watcher with a few intriguing questions. I'm happy to have it in my collectionVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Oct, 2024
Great movie
Have always loved this movie.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 26 May, 2020
One of a kind!
To me the bad seed is a excellent movie! And i was so happy i could get it on Dvd. To me its a classic, all the actors...i mean all of them were exceptional! Love the product.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Feb, 2019
A Timeless Classic
Ordered the product as a Movie Night birthday gift which arrived in a timely manner and was clean wholesome entertainment for everyone present from my 8yr old daughter to my 84yr old uncle. A real classic treasure!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
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