The Bad Seed Returns

Emma is a high school student living with her aunt Angela several years after the death of her father. While she appears to be a typical teenager, her uncle begins to doubt her innocence and proposes she attend boarding school. The situation worsens when a new student arrives who seems aware of Emma's hidden past. To protect her secrets, Emma returns to her violent tendencies to eliminate those she perceives as threats.

This 2022 television movie is a blend of drama, horror, and thriller produced in Canada and the United States by Front Street Pictures, Lifetime, and Beautiful Ghosts Productions. It was directed by Louise Archambault, following her 2019 film Thanks for Everything and preceding Irena's Vow in 2024. The screenplay was written by Barbara Marshall, Ross Burge, and cast member Mckenna Grace, who also stars as Emma Grossman. The ensemble includes Michelle Morgan, Benjamin Ayres, Ella Dixon, Alexander Molony, and Marlowe Zimmerman.

With a runtime of 88 minutes, the film received mixed reactions from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.5/10 based on 1,800 votes, while on TMDB, it has a higher score of 7/10 from 125 votes. The production involved a credited cast of 30 people and a crew of 42.