The Bad Man (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2018, The Bad Man is a drama and horror film directed by Scott Schirmer, running about 106 minutes. “How long can you hold on to your humanity?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young couple, Mary and PJ, are kidnapped in their own home by a sadistic clown who wants to break their spirits and sell them into servitude to a cult of wealthy deviants. Mary holds onto her humanity through trial after trial, desperately looking for a way to escape her torment and rescue PJ from his own madness. But time is running out -- and auction day is coming...
Who’s in it. The Bad Man stars Ellie Church as Mary / The Doll, Arthur Cullipher as Lawrence / The Clown, Jason Crowe as PJ / The Dog and Dave Parker as Charlie / The Henchman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Bad Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and Bloodstream. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bad Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bad Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bad Man (2018)?
- In US, The Bad Man is available to stream on Troma NOW and Bloodstream. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bad Man worth watching?
- The Bad Man holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bad Man?
- The Bad Man stars Ellie Church, Arthur Cullipher, Jason Crowe, Dave Parker and Alyss Winkler.
- When was The Bad Man released?
- The Bad Man was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.