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Children of the Corn

2020·Movie
1h 33min·R
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Every parent's nightmare as you've never seen it before.

A psychopathic twelve-year-old girl in a small town in Nebraska recruits all the other children and goes on a bloody rampage, killing the corrupt adults and anyone else who opposes her. A bright high schooler who won't go along with the plan is the town's only hope of survival.
HorrorSupernaturalCultSmall TownChild VillainRemakeBloodyDystopian

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Children of the Corn legally?

Children of the Corn is included with a subscription to Hulu, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Children of the Corn worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 3.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Children of the Corn rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Children of the Corn?

1 h 33 min

Children of the Corn runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is Children of the Corn in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Children of the Corn?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Children of the Corn in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Children of the Corn use?

Dark MessiahYou Have Failed MeCreepy ChildDirect-to-DVDTeens Are MonstersAwful Wedded LifeCovers Always LieUnexpectedly AbandonedAlliance with an AbominationGhost TownGo Mad from the IsolationSelf-Made Orphanand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Children of the Corn, including Dark Messiah, You Have Failed Me, Creepy Child.