VHS Vault: Children of the Corn (1984)

"An adult nightmare. In their world, adults are not allowed... to live."

Dust off that old VHS sleeve and peek inside the cornfield; Children of the Corn is waiting to scare your socks off. This 1984 Stephen King adaptation delivers small-town terror with creepy kids, cornfields that seem to stretch forever, and a vibe that’s equal parts eerie and 80s horror charm. 

When a young couple wanders into Gatlin, Nebraska, they find the town run by a cult of children who worship a sinister entity called “He Who Walks Behind the Rows.” Perfect for fans of sinister small-town horror and VHS-era chills.

I have fond memories of reenacting this movie in the front yard with the other neighborhood kids. What a creepy bunch we were. 

🎬 Vault Fact File

• Title: Children of the Corn

• Year: 1984

• Director: Fritz Kiersch

• Runtime: 92 minutes

• Rating: R

• Tagline(s): “In the corn, no one can hear you scream.”

• Distribution / Studio: New World Pictures

⏪ Rewind or Fast Forward?

• Rewind: Step into the cornfields if you love classic 80s horror with a creepy, slow-burn vibe and unforgettable child antagonists.

• Fast Forward: Skip it if you’re after slick modern scares. The effects are definitely a product of the era.

Watch It ⚡

Catch the cult classic Children of the Corn on Amazon Prime Video or grab it on DVD/Blu-ray for your retro horror collection. 

Official Trailer for Children of the Corn (1984)