Review of Children of the Corn (1984) by Bobby U — 15 Mar 2012

Was that made to be scary? oh well it was still a good movie.

This review of Children of the Corn (1984) was written by Bobby U on 15 Mar 2012.

Children of the Corn has generally received mixed reviews.

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