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Children of the Corn (1984)

R | | Horror, Thriller | 9 March 1984 (USA)
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A young couple is trapped in a remote town where a dangerous religious cult of children believe everyone over the age of 18 must be killed.

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Robby Kiger ...
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Anne Marie McEvoy ...
Sarah (as AnneMarie McEvoy)
Julie Maddalena ...
Jonas Marlowe ...
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Dan Snook ...
Boy
David Cowen ...
Dad
Suzy Southam ...
Mom
D.G. Johnson ...
Patrick Boylan ...
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Storyline

A boy preacher named Isaac goes to a town in Nebraska called Gatlin and gets all the children to murder every adult in town. A young couple have a murder to report and they go to the nearest town (Gatlin) to seek help but the town seems deserted. They are soon trapped in Gatlin with little chance of getting out alive. Written by Éamonn Green

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cult | boy | corn | worship | supernatural horror | See All (46) »

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An adult nightmare. See more »

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Horror | Thriller

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Release Date:

9 March 1984 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Children of the Corn  »

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Budget:

$800,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$14,600,000 (USA)
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1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The film takes place in 1980 and on October 3, 1983. See more »

Goofs

During the scene when Burton turns the dead boy over in road, if you look closely you can see the child actor chest rise due to him inhaling. See more »

Quotes

Vicky: Can you take us to Isaac?
Sarah: No.
Vicky: Why not?
Sarah: He's scary.
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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: I Accuse My Parents (1993) See more »

Soundtracks

Runaway
Performed by Del Shannon
Courtesy of Mole Hole Records
Written by Del Shannon and Max Crook
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
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Pretty atmospheric.
29 December 2001 | by (Chyby, Poland) – See all my reviews

After reading some negative comments on this film it seems to me that many of those reviewers hate horror movies.If you don't like horror,then leave this genre alone!!!Go back and watch some Hollywood big-budget trash!!"Children of the Corn" is an enjoyable horror film with a few creepy scenes and some good shocks.The acting is decent enough,and the atmosphere of an isolated town(Gatlin)is well-captured.I've seen the first four parts of this series and they are not really bad(want some crap-check out "Witchcraft" series)Enough said-try this one if you enjoy watching horror movies.Very atmospheric score too!
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