Review of Children of the Corn (1984) by Willie Y — 18 Sep 2008

Good to show at halloween, scariest kid movie i've seen to date.

This review of Children of the Corn (1984) was written by Willie Y on 18 Sep 2008.

Children of the Corn has generally received mixed reviews.

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