The Bad Seed

Air Force Colonel Kenneth Penmark and his wife Christine lead a seemingly perfect life as they dote on their beloved daughter Rhoda, who harbors an unacknowledged streak of selfishness. Christine's denial of her child's darker inclinations is put to the test when a classmate of Rhoda's dies in mysterious circumstances, forcing her to confront the possibility that her daughter may be involved in something sinister. The film delves into themes of parental blind spots and the consequences of shielding our children from their own shadows, while maintaining an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue as the truth about Rhoda slowly unravels.