Review of Children of the Corn (1984) by Erin W — 15 Feb 2018

The beginning is well done and the score fine, but the movie would fared better if it held a little more interest.

This review of Children of the Corn (1984) was written by Erin W on 15 Feb 2018.

Children of the Corn has generally received mixed reviews.

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