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William March·2018·Director: Rob Lowe
65%
Faithfulness
N/A
Book Rating
3.0
Movie Rating
Rob Lowe, Mckenna Grace, Sarah Dugdale
The Book
The Bad Seed is a 1954 horror novel by American writer William March, the last of his major works published before his death.
The Film
The Bad Seed is a 2018 American made-for-television horror drama film directed by Rob Lowe for Lifetime. Lowe is also executive producer and stars in the film, alongside Mckenna Grace, Sarah Dugdale, Marci T. House, Lorne Cardinal, Chris Shields, Cara Buono, and a special appearance by Patty McCormack. The horror thriller is based on the 1954 novel by William March, the 1954 play, and the 1956 film. The Bad Seed originally aired on Lifetime on September 9, 2018. This is the second remake of the film, the first being a 1985 film.
Key Differences
The film condenses subplots and trims interior moments present in the book.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstRead first — the novel offers depth the film couldn't fully capture.
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