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1984 · 92 min · R

Children of the Corn

Directed by Fritz Kiersch · Horror, Thriller

Children of the Corn (1984) is a Horror film, directed by Fritz Kiersch set in Nebraska during the 1980s. It runs 92 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of faith / religion run throughout.

Composer
Jonathan Elias
Cinematography
João Fernandes
Cast
Peter HortonLinda HamiltonR.G. ArmstrongJohn FranklinCourtney GainsAnne Marie McEvoyRobby KigerJulie Maddalena

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Nebraska
Setting
Rural
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Faith / Religion
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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