David — The Bad Seed Character Profile

About David

Widowed father who covers up his daughter Emma's murders to protect her.

David — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Parental protection, Emotional suppression, Cover-up tactics

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Rob Lowe

Appears in

The Bad Seed (2018)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• David — Family Father — Emma (Mckenna Grace)

  A strained father-daughter bond defined by denial and eventual desperation.

• David — Family Sibling — Angela (Cara Buono)

  A supportive sibling bond where Angela acts as a trusted advisor.

• David — Professional Employee — Chloe (Sarah Dugdale)

  A straightforward professional arrangement that unravels due to Chloe's greed and Emma's interference.

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• Girl #3 (Juliet Hindle)
• Angela (Cara Buono)
• Girl #2 (Anna Dickey)
• Hero Wasp (Harold Weathersbee)
• Kyle (Lucas Steagall)
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