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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Stephen King (short story)
Lawrence Konner (teleplay) ...
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Release Date:
7 May 1991 (USA) more
Plot:
Based on a short story by Stephen King, a man and his family return to his home town, but he is then harassed by teenagers that died when he was a kid. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
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Children of the Corn (2009)
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Cast

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Tim Matheson ... Jim Norman

Brooke Adams ... Sally Norman

Robert Rusler ... Richard Lawson
Chris Demetral ... Wayne Norman
Robert Hy Gorman ... Scott Norman

William Sanderson ... Carl Mueller (age 44)

Nicholas Sadler ... Vinnie Vincent
Bentley Mitchum ... David North

Matt Nolan ... Billy Sterns
Tasia Valenza ... Kate

Chadd Nyerges ... Chip
T. Max Graham ... Chief Pappas
William Kuhlke ... Principal Simmons
Duncan McLeod ... Old Officer Neil
Nancy McLoughlin ... Dr. Bernardi
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Stephen King's 'Sometimes They Come Back'
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Runtime:
97 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

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Continuity: When the guys are chasing Billy you can see North in the back seat, but when the guys drive off after killing Billy you only see Vinnie and Lawson in the car. more
Quotes:
Vinnie Vincent: You always wanted to be like your brother didn't you Jimi?
Richard Lawson: Dead.
David North: VERY dead.
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A "royal" visit... (DVD), 12 December 2005
4/10
Author: XavissimuS from PariS

The trademark of a successful thriller is the feeling that the main character is more and more alone & trapped in his fear, even if the family or the world is still present.

This movie got it.

Yes, the budget isn't those of blockbusters, and, sure, the editing (the cycle chase)and the story (the ghost car is visible or not,...) are sometimes goofy... But the actors are convincing, with Matheson and a real bad bunch of bad guys. The setting in a small country town is well painted and finally, the question is: - Does Stephen King is in a way involved in this good review ? He is the writer of the short story which inspired the screenplay. All his recurrent traits are present: the teacher father, a young family, the childhood drama, the monsters, the irony with the empty desk.... Indeed, while watching it, it reminds me a bit of "Shining" ...

Maybe I will get my answer with the sequel, which isn't an adaptation but a free inspiration ???

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