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Bad Ronald

Play trailer Poster for Bad Ronald 1974,  1h 14m,  Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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67% Tomatometer 6 Reviews 56% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
A family moves into a Victorian house, unaware of a secret room hiding a teenage killer (Scott Jacoby).

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Paul Lê Bloody Disgusting Oct 8, 2024
4/5
There is no doubt that movies made since then have been affected, directly or otherwise, by Bad Ronald. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Mar 14, 2019
3/4
The '70s was a fertile breeding ground for ominous made-for-television movies that continue to stumble around in the minds of those who came of age during that decade. Bad Ronald is one such endeavor. Go to Full Review
John Beifuss Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) Sep 16, 2011
3/4
Offers a non-supernatural variation on the idea that something sinister haunts the conventional family home, lurking within the walls and behind the 'normal' furnishings -- and relationships. Go to Full Review
Ryan Cracknell Movie Views Sep 27, 2009
Although it's hampered by rushed pacing and some plot contrivances, Bad Ronald isn't actually that bad. Go to Full Review
Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette May 14, 2004
3/5
Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion Dec 23, 2003
2/5
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Han W Dec 23, 2018 This film is brilliant, okay the acting isnt the best, but the story makes up for it.
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Buzz Kulik

Director

Scott Jacoby

Ronald Wilby

Pippa Scott

Mrs. Wood

John Larch

Sgt. Lynch

Dabney Coleman

Mr. Wood

Kim Hunter

Elaine Wilby

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Movie Info

Synopsis A family moves into a Victorian house, unaware of a secret room hiding a teenage killer (Scott Jacoby).
Director
Buzz Kulik
Producer
Philip Capice
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 18, 2009
Runtime
1h 14m
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