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Children of the Corn

1984, English. Directed by Fritz Kiersch.

And a child shall lead them...

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.

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Runtime
1h 32m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Released
9 March 1984
Country
United States of America
Written by
George Goldsmith
Budget
$800K
Box office
$15M
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What Children of the Corn is based on

Children of the Corn is based on Children of the Corn, a 1977 short story by Stephen King.

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What comes after Children of the Corn?

Next in the series: Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice (1992), Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest (1995), and Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering (1996).

Is Children of the Corn worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 1,202 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Children of the Corn?

Children of the Corn runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).

Does Children of the Corn have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Children of the Corn. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Children of the Corn parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Children of the Corn is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Children of the Corn on?

Children of the Corn is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and AMC+ in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Children of the Corn?

If you liked Children of the Corn, try Dark Harvest, Clown in a Cornfield, The Children.

Who directed Children of the Corn?

Children of the Corn (1984) was directed by Fritz Kiersch and stars Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton, R.G. Armstrong.

What is Children of the Corn based on?

Children of the Corn is based on Children of the Corn, a 1977 short story by Stephen King.

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