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How to Watch the The Bad Seed - Movies in Order

All 3 The Bad Seed - movies in release order (1956 to 2022), with a quick take on each film.

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The Bad Seed - movies in order
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Want to watch the The Bad Seed - movies in order? The franchise spans 3 films released from 1956 to 2022. The simplest approach is release order, which is how the story was meant to unfold for audiences. Here is the complete The Bad Seed - watch order, with links to our full guides for each film.

1. The Bad Seed (1956)

Air Force Colonel Kenneth Penmark and his wife, Christine, adore their daughter Rhoda, despite her secret tendency for selfishness. Christine keeps her knowledge of her daughter's darker side to herse

2. The Bad Seed (2018)

A widower suspects that his seemingly perfect adolescent daughter is a heartless killer.

3. The Bad Seed Returns (2022)

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 n

Watch order at a glance

  1. The Bad Seed (1956)
  2. The Bad Seed (2018)
  3. The Bad Seed Returns (2022)

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Frequently asked questions

How many The Bad Seed - movies are there?

There are 3 The Bad Seed - movies, released from 1956 to 2022.

What order should I watch the The Bad Seed - movies in?

Release order is the recommended way to watch: start with The Bad Seed (1956) and finish with The Bad Seed Returns.

What is the first The Bad Seed - movie?

The Bad Seed, released in 1956.

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