Why Patty McCormack Didn’t Like Talking About Oscar-Nominated Role as a ‘Murderous Sociopath’ in “The Bad Seed ”for a ‘Long Time’

Patty McCormack was an Oscar nominee for her starring role as child sociopath Rhoda in The Bad Seed, but it took years for ...
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The Genesis of William March's "The Bad Seed"

William March’s 1954 runaway best-seller The Bad Seed opened a window for the general public into the etiology and presentation of psychopathy. 1 His portrayal of Rhoda Penmark, an 8-year-old girl, is ...