The Bad Seed (1956)

“A conjunction of themes and facts: big play by Maxwell Anderson, good ol Le Roy handling it wisely to Hollywood, with original stars (great Nancy Kelly), and loosening a bit acting to explode on some effects of composition...” read more

Horror Films Of The 1950's (28 movies items)

"Here we have a true cinematic milestone. The first ever "killer kid" film, and still one of the best. It's based off a novel, that became a hit play, and then this film adaptation. It's roots as a play show, seeing as most of the film takes place within one apartment and a handful of other sets, but it never really brings the film down any. This is a picture that's all about emotion and acting, and the pitch-perfect cast couldn't be any better. Nancy Kelly is especially stunning, in a powerhouse"

TDcore's Horror Journal 2019: May (13 movies items)

" Here we have a true cinematic milestone. The first ever "killer kid" film, and still one of the best. It's based off a novel, that became a hit play, and then this film adaptation. It's roots as a play show, seeing as most of the film takes place within one apartment and a handful of other sets, but it never really brings the film down any. This is a picture that's all about emotion and acting, and the pitch-perfect cast couldn't be any better. Nancy Kelly is especially stunning, in a powerhou"

Mervyn LeRoy Best Movies (34 person items)

" Patty McCormack"

Anautix' Movie Diary 2017 (175 movies items)

"05.03.2017 my rating: 7,5"

My Movie Highlights of the 1950s (+Watchlists) (149 movies items)

"my rating: 7,5"

A Window with a View Scenes - Movies (50 movies items)

" Nancy Kelly"

Watched in 2016 (58 movies items)

"29.04 "