Bad (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1977, Bad is a comedy, crime and horror film directed by Jed Johnson, running about 105 minutes. “Bad is good, but it's not nice!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hazel runs a beauty salon out of her house, but makes extra money by providing ruthless women the oppurtunity to perform hit jobs. L.T. is a parasite, and contacts Hazel looking for work after he runs out of money. She is reluctant to use him for a hit, since she prefers using women, but decides to try him on a trial basis. Meanwhile, the cop she pays off wants an arrest to make it look like he's doing his job, but Hazel doesn't want to sacrifice any of her "associates". The sleazy side of life is explored in this delightfully dark and deadpan film.
Who’s in it. Bad stars Carroll Baker as Hazel Aiken, Susan Tyrrell as Mary Aiken, Perry King as L.T. and Charles McGregor as Detective Hughes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Bad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad (1977)?
- In US, Bad is available to stream on Night Flight Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bad worth watching?
- Bad holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad?
- Bad stars Carroll Baker, Susan Tyrrell, Perry King, Charles McGregor and Cyrinda Foxe.
- When was Bad released?
- Bad was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.