Review of Children of the Corn (1984) by Tom D — 11 May 2008

Meh...I like Malachi's look, though. One of these times, I'll go out on Halloween like that.

This review of Children of the Corn (1984) was written by Tom D on 11 May 2008.

Children of the Corn has generally received mixed reviews.

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