Review of Children of the Corn (1984) by Gary B — 15 Apr 2011

A scary underrated horror film. The kids make it creepy. And of course Malachi...

This review of Children of the Corn (1984) was written by Gary B on 15 Apr 2011.

Children of the Corn has generally received mixed reviews.

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