Children of the Corn movie poster

Children of the Corn

"And a child shall lead them..."

March 9, 1984 1h 32m 5.7/10 (1,092 votes)

Originally released in 1984. Children of the Corn is a horror/thriller film. directed by Fritz Kiersch.

Starring Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton, and R.G. Armstrong

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 9, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (1,092 votes)
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Budget $800K Production budget
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Box Office $14.6M 18.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$800,000
Revenue
$14,568,989

Production Companies

  • Planet Productions
  • Angeles Entertainment Group
  • Cinema Group
  • Hal Roach Studios
  • Gatlin
  • Inverness Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Children of the Corn about?

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.

Who directed Children of the Corn?

Children of the Corn was directed by Fritz Kiersch.

How long is Children of the Corn?

Children of the Corn has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Children of the Corn released?

Children of the Corn was released on March 9, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Children of the Corn?

The main cast of Children of the Corn includes Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton, R.G. Armstrong, John Franklin, Courtney Gains.

Is Children of the Corn worth watching?

Children of the Corn has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 1,092 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.