The Bad Seed (1956) (Amazon Video)

This review is for the DVD version of 'The Bad Seed' released by Warner Brothers in 2005.DVD: The picture is very good for a standard DVD.EXTRA'S: There are some excellent extra's included.There is a 'Making of' documentary called, Enfant Terrible: A conversation with Patty McCormack.There is a commentary track with Patty McCormach and Charles Busch.The trailer and subtitles are also included.PLOT/SUMMARY:***Some Spoilers***Rhoda Penmark (Patty McCormack) is a 8 year old girl with a very disturbing personality. She seems to be far more mature than her age would indicate. Rhoda's father, Kenneth Penmark, is a military man and at the beginning of the movie leaves for military duty. Rhoda lives with her mother, Christine. The two of them are quite friendly with their landlady, Evelyn who is also their neighbor. Rhoda goes to a private school and one day she comes home and expresses disappointment at having lost a...Read more

A Classic and study on the development of psychopathy and family dynamic. Brilliantly portrayed by the young actress. She got the psychopathy stare down in this portrayal.