Review of Children of the Corn (1984) by Joshua L — 23 Feb 2012

Just barely treading water as a horror film. This is not the most exciting way to spend an hour and a half of your life.

This review of Children of the Corn (1984) was written by Joshua L on 23 Feb 2012.

Children of the Corn has generally received mixed reviews.

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