Review of Children of the Corn (1984) by Barry C — 15 Sep 2008

Watched this in Thailand in 2001 with Subtitles - It was brilliant, nothing more scarier than freaky kids in films.

This review of Children of the Corn (1984) was written by Barry C on 15 Sep 2008.

Children of the Corn has generally received mixed reviews.

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