The Bad Seed Returns
Synopsis
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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The Bad Seed Returns Official Trailer | Labor Day | LifetimeOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-13
Top Cast
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Mckenna Grace
Emma Grossman
Michelle Morgan
Angela Grossman
Benjamin Ayres
Robert Costa
Ella Dixon
Kat Sandburg
Marlowe Zimmerman
Stephanie Lowford
Gabriela Bee
Lola
Lucia Walters
Rachel Lowford
Marlee Walchuk
Cora
Lorne Cardinal
Brian
Patty McCormack
Dr. March
Jude Wilson
Nathan
Barbara Beall
Coach
Doron Bell
Ronnie George
Madeleine Kelders
Mrs. Chaudry
Bronwen Smith
Social Worker
Denalda Williams
Nurse
EaeMya ThynGi
Dance Team Member
Raeha Boyer
Group Dancer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louise Archambault
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Marshall, Mckenna Grace, Ross Burge, William March, Maxwell Anderson
- Original Score
- Leanna Primiani
- Original Title
- The Bad Seed Returns
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Front Street Pictures, Beautiful Ghosts Productions, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louise Archambault
Barbara Marshall, Mckenna Grace, Ross Burge, William March, Maxwell Anderson
Leanna Primiani
Shawn Seifert
Luis Lam
Mckenna Grace, Mark Wolper, Charles Cooper, Ross Burge, Barbara Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Brett Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Louise Archambault
Director
Charles Cooper
Producer
Shawn Seifert
Director of Photography
Luis Lam
Editor
Jill Scott
Production Design
Brian Chan
Costume Design
Martin Spencer
Costume Design
Leanna Primiani
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bad Seed Returns
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What is The Bad Seed Returns about?
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.
Who directed The Bad Seed Returns?
The Bad Seed Returns was directed by Louise Archambault.
Who stars in The Bad Seed Returns?
The principal cast of The Bad Seed Returns includes Mckenna Grace, Michelle Morgan, Benjamin Ayres, Ella Dixon, Marlowe Zimmerman.
When was The Bad Seed Returns released and how long is it?
The Bad Seed Returns was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bad Seed Returns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bad Seed Returns was composed by Leanna Primiani.
Is The Bad Seed Returns based on a book or true story?
The Bad Seed Returns is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William March".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bad Seed Returns?
The Bad Seed Returns holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).