Review of Children of the Corn (1984) by Jas L — 21 Jun 2009

Read the short story first, and then watch this movie and you will be more scared.

This review of Children of the Corn (1984) was written by Jas L on 21 Jun 2009.

Children of the Corn has generally received mixed reviews.

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