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The Bad Seed Returns

2022·Movie·PG-13·88 min·7.0(118)

Several years after the murderous events of the first movie left her father dead, Emma is now living with her aunt Angela and navigating high school. Angela’s husband begins to suspect that Emma may not be as innocent as she appears and suggests sending her off to boarding school. Meanwhile, a new girl at school seems to know Emma’s secrets, leaving Emma no choice but to slip back to her old ways and take care of her enemies by any means necessary.

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About The Bad Seed Returns

The Bad Seed Returns is a 2022 English-language horror, thriller and tv movie film directed by Louise Archambault. The cast is led by Mckenna Grace, Michelle Morgan, Benjamin Ayres. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings.

The Bad Seed Returns was produced by Front Street Pictures, Beautiful Ghosts Productions, and Lifetime and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on September 5, 2022, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director
Louise Archambault
Writers
Ross Burge, Mckenna Grace
Release date
September 5, 2022
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
Canada, United States of America
Production
Front Street Pictures, Beautiful Ghosts Productions, Lifetime
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The Bad Seed Returns cast & crew

The Bad Seed Returns was directed by Louise Archambault and written by Ross Burge and Mckenna Grace.

The cast features Mckenna Grace as Emma Grossman, Michelle Morgan as Angela Grossman, Benjamin Ayres as Robert Costa, Ella Dixon as Kat Sandburg, Marlowe Zimmerman as Stephanie Lowford, and Gabriela Bee as Lola.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leanna Primiani, cinematography is by Shawn Seifert, and it was produced by Mckenna Grace and Mark Wolper.

Is The Bad Seed Returns worth watching?

The Bad Seed Returns holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 118 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed horror films.

At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror, thriller, and tv movie, The Bad Seed Returns is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Bad Seed Returns

Mckenna Grace

Mckenna Grace

Emma Grossman

Michelle Morgan

Michelle Morgan

Angela Grossman

Benjamin Ayres

Benjamin Ayres

Robert Costa

Ella Dixon

Ella Dixon

Kat Sandburg

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Marlowe Zimmerman

Stephanie Lowford

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Gabriela Bee

Lola

Lucia Walters

Lucia Walters

Rachel Lowford

Marlee Walchuk

Marlee Walchuk

Cora

Lorne Cardinal

Lorne Cardinal

Brian

Patty McCormack

Patty McCormack

Dr. March

Jude Wilson

Jude Wilson

Nathan

Barbara Beall

Barbara Beall

Coach

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What language is The Bad Seed Returns in?

The Bad Seed Returns is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Bad Seed Returns?

The Bad Seed Returns runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).

What is The Bad Seed Returns rated?

The Bad Seed Returns is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 118 ratings.

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