Children of the Corn (1984) Horror Thriller
Children of the Corn (1984) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Mar 09, 1984 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller | Runtime 1h 32m
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
Read our Children of the Corn Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 5.46/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.6/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 3.8/10
Children of the Corn Plot Synopsis:
A boy preacher named Isaac goes to Gatlin, Nebraska and gets all the children to murder every adult in town. A young couple on a road trip stop in Gatlin to report a murder and seek help, but the town seems deserted. They are soon trapped in Gatlin with little chance of getting out alive.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A young couple is trapped in a remote town where a dangerous religious cult of children believe everyone over the age of 18 must be killed.
Tagline: An adult nightmare.
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Children of the Corn Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1984 (more 1984 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 92 minutes / Horror Genres: Survival
Directors: Fritz Kiersch
Stars: Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton, R.G. Armstrong, John Franklin, Courtney Gains … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Mar 09, 1984Box Office: $14,568,989
Nominations: 3
What is Children of the Corn Streaming On?
Children of the Corn is Streaming on TubiLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Children of the Corn Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 09, 1984, Blu-ray 4K: Sep 28, 2021, Blu-ray CE: Oct 03, 2017, Blu-ray: Sep 19, 2017
Writers: Stephen King, George Goldsmith
Producers: Donald P. Borchers, Earl A. Glick, Terrence Kirby, Mark Lipson, Charles Weber
Editors: Harry Keramidas
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Children of the Corn (1984) Cast (Click to Expand)
Children of the Corn Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Horton | ... | Burt |
| Linda Hamilton | ... | Vicky |
| R.G. Armstrong | ... | Diehl |
| John Franklin | ... | Isaac |
| Courtney Gains | ... | Malachi |
| Robby Kiger | ... | Job |
| Anne Marie McEvoy | ... | Sarah (as AnneMarie McEvoy) |
| Julie Maddalena | ... | Rachel |
| Jonas Marlowe | ... | Joseph |
| John Philbin | ... | Amos |
| Dan Snook | ... | Boy |
| David Cowen | ... | Dad |
| Suzy Southam | ... | Mom |
| D.G. Johnson | ... | Mr. Hansen |
| Patrick Boylan | ... | Hansen''s Customer |
| Elmer Soderstrom | ... | Hansen''s Customer |
| Teresa Toigo | ... | Hansen''s Customer |
| Mitch Carter | ... | Radio Preacher (voice) |
| Dennis Carl | ... | Boy (uncredited) |
| Corey Frizzell | ... | Boy in Front Row of Church (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Peter Horton (b. August 20, 1953) – Burt
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - Linda Hamilton (b. September 26, 1956) – Vicky
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Linda Carroll Hamilton - R.G. Armstrong, as Diehl, passed away at age 95 in Studio City, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: R. G. Armstrong | R.K. Armstrong | Robert Armstrong - John Franklin (b. June 16, 1959) – Isaac
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' (1.52 m)
Also known as: Josh Franklin - Courtney Gains (b. August 22, 1965) – Malachi
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Courtney Gaines - Robby Kiger (b. June 11, 1973) – Job
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Robbie Kiger | Robert Kiger - Anne Marie McEvoy – Sarah (as AnneMarie McEvoy)
Also known as: Ann Marie McEvoy | AnneMarie McEvoy | Annemarie McEvoy - Julie Maddalena (b. June 26, 1963) – Rachel
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Julie Maddalena Kliewer | Julie M Kliewer | Julie Kliewer | Julie Maddmelena - Jonas Marlowe – Joseph
- John Philbin (b. April 27, 1960) – Amos
Sign: Taurus - Dan Snook – Boy
- David Cowen – Dad
- Suzy Southam – Mom
- D.G. Johnson – Mr. Hansen
- Patrick Boylan – Hansen''s Customer
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