Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice (1992) movie poster

Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice

1992 ·1h 32m · ★ 4.8 (273)

When a tabloid reporter and his son travel to a quiet Midwestern town to investigate a gruesome massacre, they fall victim to a possessed orphan named Micah.

Why it matters

A gritty, mid-tier sequel that leans into ’90s small-town paranoia and cult horror with a side of cornfield dread.

  • Micah’s creepy charisma anchors the film—he’s a possessed kid who channels that unsettling blend of innocence and menace.
  • Practical effects and cornfield fog create a grimy, claustrophobic atmosphere distinct from the slicker original.
  • Perfect for fans of ’90s cult horror and rural dread, where the landscape itself feels like a character.
  • Not a masterpiece, but it captures that era’s low-budget charm and obsession with sinister children.
2 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
71
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
29
Supernatural
100
Creature
36
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
Possession

Content Warnings

Child in DangerBody HorrorDehumanization

Phobia triggers

Religious Imagery

TMDB Keywords

cornharvestpriestsequel

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