The Seed

Four years after her father's death, Emma Grossman lives with her uncle Robert, aunt Angela, and cousin Cade. While she appears to lead a normal teenage life, she harbors a dark and deadly secret.

As Emma prepares for an audition for the school dance team, she begins devising malevolent plans aimed at her loved ones and classmates. These dark thoughts set the stage for her cruel actions to come.

Emma attempts to drown her infant cousin Cade by leaving an open back door to the pool. Just in time, Angela rescues Cade, shifting the blame onto Robert for not watching him closely enough.

Growing aware of Robert's suspicions about her, Emma escalates her malicious behavior. She almost kills him by tampering with his car, showcasing her cunning nature and unremorseful attitude.

A new girl named Kat enters Emma's school and immediately challenges her social standing. Kat accuses Emma of previously bullying her, bringing to light a potential threat to Emma's secret life.

Emma's jealousy grows when her friend Steph is named captain of the school dance team. Driven by rage, Emma murders Steph's dog, and later causes a seizure in class that results in Steph's tragic death.

Concerned about Emma's erratic behavior, Angela uncovers film footage that reveals Emma's involvement in the dog's disappearance. This evidence prompts a fierce confrontation between mother and niece.

During the confrontation, Emma openly admits to her actions but denies harming the dog. This chilling admission highlights her psychological detachment and her unfathomable understanding of her behaviors.

Angela learns from Brian, the caretaker, about David's fears concerning Emma's potential for violence. This information deepens Angela's concern, leading her to a disturbing understanding of Emma's true nature.

Emma meticulously plans to eliminate her rival Kat under the guise of friendship. She entices Kat over and poisons her hot chocolate, showcasing her manipulative and malevolent tendencies.

As Emma's plans unfold, she orchestrates a fire while taunting Robert. In a cruel twist, he is tricked into thinking Cade is in danger, leading to a frantic rescue attempt.

Angela and Robert perish in the flames while trying to save Cade. Emma's actions lead to the destruction of her family, illustrating the depths of her psychopathic tendencies.

In the aftermath, a social worker informs Emma that she will remain with Cade in the foster care system. However, as the worker leaves, Emma reveals a chilling smile, implying her reign of terror is not over.