Children of the Corn

"The Lord has chosen me as the bringer of His word and the giver of His laws! Disobedience to me is disobedience to Him!"

- Isaac Chroner

Children of the Corn is an American horror film of the supernatural thriller and cult subgenre. It is based on the short story of the same name by author Stephen King, which first appeared in the March, 1977 issue of Penthouse magazine. The story was later reprinted in Stephen King's Nightshift collection. The film was directed by Fritz Kiersch and written by George Goldsmith. It was produced by New World Pictures and premiered in the United States on March 9th, 1984. The movie stars Peter Horton and Linda Hamilton as the protagonists Burt and Vicky and features an ensemble cast of villains played by John Franklin, Courtney Gains, Julie Maddalena and many more. The film was followed by a 1992 sequel entitled Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice.