The Bad Seed

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkb:play
gptkb:stage_play
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film
film and television
theatrical film
successful box office
remains a classic in horror
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:novel
gptkb:television
gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:William_March
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkbp:character_arc Rhoda's descent into darkness
Rhoda's transformation
gptkbp:character_development psychological complexity
Rhoda's motivations
gptkbp:character_motivation desire for recognition
gptkbp:character_relationships lack of empathy
Rhoda vs her mother
mother and daughter
mother-daughter dynamic
gptkbp:character_traits manipulative
sociopathic
gptkbp:cinematography_by black and white
gptkbp:critical_analysis scholarly articles
examined in literary studies
gptkbp:critical_reception controversial
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired discussions on child psychology
influenced discussions on child behavior
gptkbp:cultural_references in literature
used in discussions of evil children in media
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Mervyn_Le_Roy
gptkbp:director gptkb:Mervyn_Le_Roy
gptkbp:explores childhood evil
gptkbp:features moral dilemmas
gptkbp:film_awards gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:The_Bad_Seed_(1956)
gptkb:1956_film
gptkbp:film_technique noir elements
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:1954
gptkbp:genre gptkb:horror
gptkb:thriller
psychological thriller
gptkbp:has_adaptation radio plays
stage revivals
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact pop culture references
gptkbp:has_culture discussions on parenting
gptkbp:has_editing_by tight pacing
gptkbp:has_influence_on subsequent horror films
gptkbp:has_legacy influential work
gptkbp:has_merchandise souvenirs
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:The_Bad_Seed_Returns
gptkbp:has_soundtrack gptkb:original_score
gptkbp:has_symbol flowers
the penmanship medal
gptkbp:has_themes gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:moral_ambiguity
gptkb:deception
societal expectations
childhood innocence
survival instincts
family dynamics
fear of the unknown
moral conflict
psychological trauma
the consequences of actions
the duality of human nature
the nature of evil
parental responsibility
the impact of upbringing
evil in children
gptkbp:historical_context post-war America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Bad Seed
gptkbp:impact on audiences
gptkbp:influence gptkb:horror_genre
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:horror_genre
horror literature
subsequent horror films
subsequent horror plays
gptkbp:influenced_by Freudian theory
psychological horror
gptkbp:inspiration real-life cases of child killers
gptkbp:inspired the term 'bad seed' in popular culture
gptkbp:inspired_by real-life cases
real-life cases of child psychopaths
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-06-093059-2
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:language_spoken memorable lines
gptkbp:literary_devices unreliable narrator
gptkbp:literary_significance exploration of morality
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Rhoda_Penmark
gptkbp:motif innocence vs guilt
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person perspective
gptkbp:narrative_theme evil child
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:Christine_Penmark
gptkb:Rhoda_Penmark
gptkb:Leroy
gptkbp:notable_performance gptkb:Patty_Mc_Cormack
revivals
gptkbp:notable_production gptkb:Broadway
gptkbp:notable_quote " I want that penmanship medal!"
gptkbp:original_language English
gptkbp:page_count 272
gptkbp:performed_in theaters worldwide
gptkbp:plot_twist revelation of Rhoda's actions
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:1954
gptkb:National_Theatre,_Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:published gptkb:1954
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Random_House
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Farrar,_Straus_and_Young
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1956
gptkb:1985
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1956
gptkbp:remake gptkb:The_Bad_Seed_(1985_TV_film)
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:The_Bad_Seed_Returns
gptkbp:setting gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Patty_Mc_Cormack
gptkb:Nancy_Kelly
gptkbp:symbolism innocence vs evil
gptkbp:thematic_element childhood innocence
gptkbp:theme nature vs nurture
gptkbp:themes nature vs nurture
evil in children
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Maxwell_Anderson
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Birthday_Party
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4