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Seeds (2019): Cast & Ratings

Seeds (2019) movie poster

Seeds is a 2019 horror thriller directed by Owen Long, starring Shannon Hartman as Trish, Kevin Breznahan and Chris McGarry. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and was made on a reported $1 million budget. IMDb users rate it 3.9/10.

IMDb rating
3.9/10
Echo Score
79
budget
$1M
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Seeds (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Owen Long
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
Budget
$1M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Seeds About?

The premise of Seeds without spoilers.

A grieving mother finds her life shattered when her husband disappears while investigating a secretive New England cult. Driven by desperation, she delves into the group's unsettling practices and confronts disturbing secrets that challenge everything she believes in, risking her own safety and sanity in the process.

Seeds Themes & Keywords

· 37 tags
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  • female rear nudity
  • female nudity
  • girl taking a bath
  • female topless nudity
  • sex with niece
  • female full frontal nudity
  • see through dress
+25 more
  • woman in a shower
  • girl undressing
  • deep cleavage
  • sea shell
  • uncle niece relationship
  • nightmare
  • barefoot female
  • wearing a mask during sex
  • sex scene
  • teenage girl in a bathtub
  • porsche 356
  • trilobites
  • uncle sees niece naked
  • uncle peeping on niece
  • side boob
  • tentacles
  • touching someone who is sleeping
  • porsche 911
  • asian girl
  • learning to drive a stick shift
  • family picnic
  • family affairs
  • girl in a bubble bath
  • monster
  • female pedal pumping
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Cast & crew

Seeds Cast & Characters

Shannon Hartman leads the cast as Trish, with Kevin Breznahan as Evan and Chris McGarry as Michael, husband-Marcus' brother. Directed by Owen Long; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Seeds

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Ratings

Seeds Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Seeds 3.9/10. Our Echo Score gives it 79/100, strongest in art & craft (85) and weakest in rewatch factor (70).

79 /100

Seeds Echo Score Breakdown

Seeds presents a striking visual and performative experience, driven by confident direction and a compelling lead performance. Its exploration of hidden depravity and surreal atmosphere garners praise for originality, yet the narrative’s deliberate pacing and recurring ambiguities divide viewers. Sensory elements such as haunting sound design and painterly cinematography consistently draw approval, though some find the slow build and symbolism overwrought. Overall, Seeds delivers memorable craft and emotion but falls short of full coherence, resulting in a moderately engaging yet challenging experience.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 85

    In terms of art and craft, Seeds demonstrates assured visual composition and production values. Multiple reviewers highlight elegant pans, painterly color palettes, and deliberate framing that underscore the film’s surreal tone. While a few viewers criticize the editing as overly artsy or cluttered, most note the confident directorial choices and stylized photography. The strong, consistent visual design creates a unified aesthetic that elevates the film’s thematic ambitions.

  • Character & Emotion 83

    When it comes to character and emotion, Trevor Long’s central performance is widely recognized as nuanced and engaging. Several accounts praise his ability to convey inner turmoil, and supporting performances earn compliments for maintaining a resonant tension. A minority of viewers point to occasional two-dimensional writing or weak chemistry, especially in the love drama. Overall, the film’s casting and acting provide a solid emotional anchor that largely compensates for the script’s uneven depth.

  • Story & Flow 70

    Regarding story and flow, Seeds draws attention for its original premise and metaphorical intent but struggles with coherence and pacing. Fans commend its unsettling concept and dreamlike progression, yet numerous reactions cite excessive ambiguity, prolonged scenes, and unanswered questions. The deliberate tempo deepens the film’s poetic mood for some while alienating others who find it dragging. In sum, the narrative exhibits intriguing ideas but ultimately feels disjointed and opaque.

  • Sensory Experience 75

    In terms of sensory experience, the film excels in sound design and visual style to create a disquieting atmosphere. Viewers reference haunting musical cues, disturbing audio effects, and a striking visual cohesion that supports the psychological horror. A few critiques note misused tension-building tracks, but the majority praise the film’s immersive aesthetic. The combined impact of score, soundscape, and cinematography sustains a memorable, if sometimes overpowering, sensory landscape.

  • Rewatch Factor 70

    As a rewatch factor, Seeds divides opinion between its atmospheric strengths and narrative frustrations. Admirers express interest in revisiting the film’s layered metaphors and visual details, while detractors find the slow pacing and unresolved ambiguity limiting replay value. Although the bold craft and performances might encourage a second viewing for some, the lack of clear resolution and occasional uneven storytelling reduce the likelihood of widespread repeat enjoyment.

Cars

Cars in Seeds

5 cars on screen, including the 1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet T6 and the Porsche 911 Carrera 964.

All 5 cars
  • 1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet T6 in Seeds 1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet T6 Important role
  • Porsche 911 Carrera 964 in Seeds Porsche 911 Carrera 964 Important role
  • Jeep CJ in Seeds Jeep CJ Minor role
  • 1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126 in Seeds 1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126 Minor role
Details

Seeds Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “시드” and “恶种”.

Also known as
  • 시드
  • 恶种

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FAQ

Seeds FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, ratings and post-credit scenes of Seeds, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Seeds?

Seeds runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Seeds released?

Seeds was released on September 13, 2019.

Who directed Seeds?

Seeds was directed by Owen Long.

Who is in the cast of Seeds?

Seeds stars Shannon Hartman as Trish, Kevin Breznahan as Evan and Chris McGarry as Michael, husband-Marcus' brother, among 10 credited actors.

What was the budget of Seeds?

Seeds had a reported budget of $1 million.

How is Seeds rated?

Seeds has 3.9/10 on IMDb and 41% on TMDB.

Does Seeds have a post-credit scene?

No. Seeds has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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