Children of the Corn
A traveling couple end up in an abandoned Nebraska town inhabited by a cult of murderous children who worship a demon that lives in the local cornfields.
Why it matters
A slow-burning cult horror that captures 1980s small-town dread through a supernatural lens, reminding us why Stephen King’s tales took root in rural nightmares.
- Early example of children-as-antagonists trope, blending religious fanaticism with folklore eeriness
- Linda Hamilton’s grounded performance anchors the eerie, isolated Nebraska setting
- Practical effects and unsettling atmosphere build a creeping sense of dread, even if pacing drags
- For fans of folk horror and vintage King adaptations who appreciate mood over action-driven scares
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
29
Supernatural
60
Creature
36
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
28
Survival
66
Sacrifice
