Review of Children of the Corn (1984) by Boyana B — 10 Oct 2008

If you know it's a 1984 movie you have to compare it with all the crap that's on and you'll realize the movie's great.. totally clasic!

This review of Children of the Corn (1984) was written by Boyana B on 10 Oct 2008.

Children of the Corn has generally received mixed reviews.

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