Children of the Corn: A Worthy Stephen King Adaptation?
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2022
- When it comes to Stephen King adaptations, there are quite a few to choose from. Heck, you can go by quality or sub-genre and not run out for weeks! So it's stunning that we've not only never covered this series, but have completely skipped over this premiere film that spawned a slew of others. So join us as we cover Stephen King's Children of the Corn.
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Written by Cody Hamman
Narrated by Shawn Knippelberg
Edited by Paul Bookstaber
Produced by John Fallon and Tyler Nichols
Executive Producer by Berge Garabedian
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Isaac and Malachi are iconic. Such strange, menacing villians.
I remember seeing this movie at my cousin's house, his dad rented it and we were allowed to watch it. Afterwards we decided to go play in a small forest close by his house like we always did as kids. It was a small paved road that lead to the forest with on both sides big cornfields. As we were half way we suddenly began to hear movement in the cornfield, it also began to become a little windy so there was also a slight breeze. As it was getting late we looked at each other, said NOPE and ran as fast as we could back to his house. I never ran so fast again in my entire life.
I'm from Indiana. My part of Indiana is urban, but whenever I visited familiy I was surrounded by corn. It's EASY to get lost in the fields, and after watch this movie, unless the sun is up, and the home beacon is lit, it's easy to get terrified in there. Even just a few yards.
Wow, that's an interesting story, that could've been a scene from a horror flick! Wonder just what the hell was in that cornfield???
@@brandonpage7087 In our imagination they were the children of the corn, but in reality it probably was just a cat hunting for mice.. 😆
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Children of the corn is without a doubt an underrated horror gem but it's still scary cool.
I loved the ‘South Park’ episode mocking it…. Also an instant classic
Agree, I think it's actually one of the best adaptations.
It’s amusing. It’s so bad, it’s good.
He wants you too Malachi.
Hey at least it got referenced in a South Park episode,so there’s that
Children of the Corn is definitely a franchise where you should watch the first one and stop there
Imagine you're a famous writer. You got people coming to you saying they want to make your stories into a movie. You agree but then they start cutting out or changing things. Perhaps King really doesn't understand cinema but I don't totally blame him for not being happy with the final product. I'm still glad though that his works get a chance.
King's taste in visual media can be really weird. Including when he writes for screen/produces. I quite like this film but find the original story almost unbearable, especially the audiobook - the endless nagging! They did a good job.
The fact that he hated Kubrick's adaptation of the Shining and that he was happy with the TV version (which he incidentally adapted) kind of proves that. I'm not sure how much he's had to with the adaptations for the last 20 years or so but back in the golden age of King adaptations, I think it's fair to say.
I do understand *why* he hates Kubrick's adaptation (reading the book, the autobiographical aspects of Jack are really obvious and Kubrick completely rewrote the character). It's just that the adaptation is wildly successful in its own terms. If you've never seen the TV version of the Shining, I'd recommend it simply to compare the two. It's wild.
I don't think he gets cinema. Look at the TV miniseries of THE SHINING. zzzzzzzzzz
One specific thing I've noticed is his displeasure with characters that are mean or grating in his stories being changed in film adaptions. He doesn't seem to get that while characters like that work in print, having to watch them on screen can become taxing or even insufferable, especially when they're your leads. Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN movies come to mind. The characters are such assholes you just get tired of putting up with them.
@@zmbdog Weird you mentioned Rob Zombie... House of 1000 Corpses is one of my guilty pleasure films. Possibly better than the sum of its parts since yeah, all the characters are either scum or whiny. I see what you mean.
King has become an unhinged lunatic in his later years. He never understood cinema and while his earlier written works are some of the best horror has to offer, his later books leave much to be desired.
I love this movie. It scared me so badly I could only watch it in on a old black & white tv set showing on KTLA5 one Saturday afternoon.. The Malachi character was amazing . The line, "It's your turn NOW Malachi!" stuck with me till today. So much so, I named my youngest child after the character.
As a Midwestern kid, I grew up with cornfields on three sides of my house, so naturally had to watch this. I was never freaked out by a corn field as I lived literally in them.... The neighbor who farmed our small one acre literally had corn within 40-50 feet of my bedroom window. Ironically when i got older I started dating another farmer's daughter and we eventually married. But she had never seen the movie and I introduced it to her when we first met. Now after being together for 22 years first dating, then engaged, and then married we still watch this on occasions together and are reminiscent to this movie watching it for the first time on my parent's 52 inch Zenith projection TV. Oh the memories.
I used to skip school to go over to a friends house to watch this movie. Love it and who could forget that score?
i love this movie and growing up in the midwest, camping through the 80s, we were very aware of the possibilities. one of my cousins imitated Isaac "He wants you too, Malachi" so well, we thought she was possessed and scared us to the core
As a Proud Hoosier I understand Travis.
John Franklin is so talented and soley filled with positivity.. I remmeber at an old Horrorhound Convention I worked.. he was in the same room the whole weekend.. and he was just so compassionate and kind to everyone.. the exact experience you would always want if you were a fan.
As the years pass, I hope John Franklin receives more kudos for his chilling portrayal of Isaac, which totally slipped under the radar for decades...
"He who walks behind the rows" of corn. I always used to think "behind the rose" meant behind the flower-the rose. And the guy who plays the main character, (Peter Horton) I always thought was the same guy who plays in other King movies and shows, the guy who did the Shining miniseries, Steven Weber. I love the movie Desperation, though. And Stanley Kubricks' The Shining is an all time classic, regardless of Stephen Kings opinion. "Outlander!"
In The Stand novel, Randall Flagg has visions and memories of walking behind rows of corns with shouting children.
Flagg is also implied to be a demon, Satan, or an anti christ of some sort and in The Dark Tower is revealed to be in service to the Crimson King and a wizard/demon of some variety.
Its a cool way to tie that all back.
HA! A friend of mine used to think the same thing!!! It wasn't until she was an adult that I told her "rows of corn, that's why it's Children of the Corn".
Actually it’s:
He Who Woks Behind the Rows
@@AMMAZZARE I never saw one single wok in this flick!
Don't worry, I use to think the exact same thing.
That jump scare when the kid pops up from the blanket is an all-timer.
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Vicki had been told it was an animatronic dummy under the blanket, so her jump scare is a real, not expecting a kid to be there.
Speaking of the sequels, My Locations manager teacher was a line producer on Children of the Corn to. It was shot in Durham, North Carolina.
Ive always loved this film, As a kid I found the climax with demon Malachi and the crop monster to be utterly terrifying, It still holds up well today.
I watched an interview with Courtney Gains where he said that for YEARS after,people would come up to him and sream "OUTLANDERS"."!...lol... He turned out to be really cute. This terrified me as a kid....OMG... lol.
"MALACHIIIIII!!!" He wants you too, MALACHI!!" I first saw this movie when my family were staying in a motel while our power was out during a snowstorm in '85 and that line engraved itself into my memory. That and the cafe scene are things you won't ever forget once you've seen this movie. I didn't see it again for many, many years and I think it's a brilliant film. Even more so now that I know how limited the budget was and all of the filming issues.
'I think it's the work of people who are going to do better' might actually be the most underrated quote I've ever heard.
Loved this movie growing. Especially with corn fields all around too. it was freaky and fun to hang out in the fields.
This flick has been in my top 3 since it came out. Love this flick.
I absolutely love this channel! Keep up the great work! Lots of tidbits on flicks i never knew about. Thank you! Was addicted to watching this as soon as Cinemax started putting it into rotation. I loved it so much I recorded the audio with my dads boombox. Just the scenes of the scenery minus the characters is just perfect in my opinion. Moviemakers knew back then that horror was a well shared love for us kids in the early 80's and they knew they had to write this to draw us in with characters like Sarah and Job. They did an amazing job but I really hope someday the police station scene gets released in a blu ray extra or something.
I really like the original I think it kind of gets passed over because there was so much horror coming out at that time and a lot of Stephen King of course just by himself counting movies television and books he was everywhere back then. I do miss it
Love it, always have, I do like a few of the sequels as cheesy popcorn fun, like Urban Harvest. But none of it denies the fact the original film is classic gold.
We rented this back in the 80's when it first hit the video stores, and I always enjoyed it. Not a great horror flick by any means, but far from terrible. The opening scene in the diner peaks your interest early on. A young Linda Hamilton is still a pleasure to watch. Courtney Gains who plays Malachai does a pretty good job at making you believe he's a total nutjob, so much so, when I saw him in other movies, such as Can't Buy Me Love, I still could not see anyone but Malachai... lol I wouldn't recommend any of the sequels, but if someone hasn't had a chance to view the original, check it out, you might just like it.
I didn’t mind the first movie, it’s more creepy than scary. Creepy as in the kids were pretty freaky and well acted from the kids. It’s a good movie to watch once in awhile, it’s enjoyable.
Ho. Ly. Bananas. I've seen both movies dozens of times, but not until I read your comment did I make the Malachai/Kenneth connection.
He's done a heck of a lot, actually, now that I've scanned his imdb.
My hometown, is the setting for COTC IV. Like two shots were used from our town, but that was it. But it seemed so cool, being from small town Nebraska.
Really well done video!
I saw this on VHS as a kid and was pretty shocked by the opening. That raspy-voiced Isaac freaked me out, too, but seems kind of funny now.
Children of the Corn was a favorite of mine as a kid. It's not a great movie, but it is a good movie.
Isaac and Malachai were unforgettably creepy.
Loved this movie when I was young. Grew up on a farm and avoided the corn fields until I got old enough to know nothing was going to get me lol. Great review! Brought back good memories
how old is "old enough to know" nothing is going to get you?
I'm guessing about 65.
i remember doing isacc's reborn look for a drama finale in high school, this movie has a special place in my heart
Ahh to me children of the corn doesn’t get to much love…. Glad you guys shined a light on it….. right outlander!!!!!!!
Will never forget cartman yelling “outlander!” In south park. Such a classic movie
When I was around 12 this was my favorite movie. With all the sequels and remakes it's crazy that there's never been a prequel. The initial corruption of the kids by the demon and subsequent slaughter of the entire town could easily be the best film in the franchise.
the prequel is coming out in march3
This movie freaked me out when it came out, as I was a kid in the 80s. It didn’t help that my parents didn’t want me to see it. even the poster at the video store and all the ads in my favourite horror mag ( Fangorya magazine) gave me the feeling it was forbidden for me to watch. Thanks for the flashback
Part 3 is one of those “so bad, you have to see it movies”
Ranked below my personal favorites, but still very good nonetheless.
My unranked King adaptions:
-The Night Flier
-Sometimes They Come Back
-Pet Sematary
-It (original)
-Dead Zone/Max OD/Salem’s 1
i was so obsessed with this movie as a kid
One of the greatest horror movies of the 80's. One of the best, period. It really combined horror and action in an effective way. The way in which the NPR-listening windbag boyfriend becomes a hero when circumstances call for it was very well-done.
As far as I'm concerned, this was never a bad film. This is one of the best King adaptations, in my opinion! Some of the sequels are decent, but of course, never lived up to the first one. Wow, I'm shocked to learn that the leader was played by a man in his mid '20s!!! No wonder he gave such a terrifying & convincing performance!!! Also, Courtney Gains looks so much like Carrot Top, in this film, that he comes off like Carrot Top's evil twin, lol!
This movie made me freeze in terror as a kid when Isaac was resurrected while screaming malachi's name! XD
Such a great and underrated horror gem.🖤
I remember seeing it when it was new and thoroughly enjoying it. I'd read the SK story first. The children in the film did a fabulous job!
Good score in the back Joblo
I remember seeing this film as a kid, that cafe scene scared the shit out of me!
I remember watching children of the corn and after that, I was scared shitless
That Penthouse cover looks like a giant stripper died and somebody thought, this is the perfect opportunity to build a scenic byway.
I saw this as a child. It was a great horror film. A few years later, it came on and my sister was probably around 5. I had her watch the beginning and her reaction was glorious.
"He wants you too, Malachi...." became one of our most quoted lines.
Along with "Meteor shit...!" from King himself in Creepshow.
Good times as an early teen in the 80s watching such classic horror films on VHS, with fellow gore hounds.
Evil Dead, Salem's Lot, The Exorcist; man we were spoilt for choice back in the day....
I always remember whichever one in the series has the woman being crushed under the house that’s on jacks
Not sure but I always remembered waking up at some weird time of night while that scene was on....I'm gonna guess Urban Harvest not sure
@@MJAce85 hahaha such a memorable scene for sure
As a kid, this movie FREAKED ME OUT.
I have been watching horror since I was about 3 and my cousin tried to stop me watching this film for some reason. I just got my dad to rent it for me I was 8 at the time and dad knew I loved horror so didn't mind. He actually sat and watched it with me as mam didn't like this film.
Id like to see an updated version of it as I love Stephen King book 😊🐾💜📖
Same!! I’ve loved horror since I can remember…. My dad let me watch anything I wanted. Mom didn’t understand. Dad would watch and didn’t get it but also didn’t try to change my mind. He just pointed out it was weird to see a 9 yr old still in the tutu from dance practice watching ‘faces of death’…..
This was one of my favorite horror movies as a kid. The entire cast was great.
Jonathan Franklin also played cousin it in the 90's addams family movies
I kind of liked it. Courtney Gains went on to play in Memphis Belle. Have a great day everyone
Malachi was such a badass. I used to know the composer Jonathan Elias when I was a kid he was my uncle's best man at his first wedding.
Saw in theater as a kid. Always liked it.
10:19 I've heard this music a lot does anyone know it?
I never knew the Redhead Malikais name, i just call him Shermanator. At least I think he's the same actor
I am a fan of the series. Though the first was the good one, some of the sequels had some good ideas, though didn't work out well in the movies. I went biking one day, and went through a small neighborhood that seemed vacant. There was a cornfield in the back yard, and husks we're along the streets. I also felt like being watched. I enjoyed the creepy feel having seen this movie.
Anyone catch the Blink-182 bit at 7:41?
My friend had an orange tabby named Malachi.
Did you want him too....?
Lol that random insertion of First Date by Blink 182.
Three and a half cornstalks out of four! Classic 80s horror.
I grew up in a horror family. When this film came out we all went to see it. I made a joke to my mom about how me and my brother pray to "he who walks behind the rows".....She said " you should pray to " The one who will save your ass from this beating".... and we prayed to mom not to bring out the chanclas.
One benefit to being from Indiana, is that Halloween corn mazes are incapable of being scary to me. We ARE the children of the corn.
I remember being extremely creeped the hell out when I saw this movie for the first time
I think Stephen King was inspired by the old movie "Who Can Kill a Child?" That one from Spain came out in 1976 and was filmed on a lovely Spanish island with the kids all killing the grown-ups.
I really loved this film !
This was one of the SCARIEST movies I’ve ever seen as a youngster 😩😂
My adaptation, "Corn Kids" will be out in 2024.
Stephen King is my favorite author I have read many of his books and seen many of the movies this is one of my favorites
I recommend a similar themed Spanish movie called "¿Quién puede matar a un niño?" (Who could kill a child?)
Wasn't the kid who played Job also in Monster Squad???
The first 3 are good for what they are; popcorn entertainment at best. The rest can be skipped and nothing would be missed.
This movie scared the shit out of me when I watched it as a kid.
The movie is 40 years old!
I remember first watching it back in 2008
It was actually based on a short story by Stephen King first appearing in Penthouse magazine in 1977
Crazy this was Linda Hamilton'a third feature pre-Terminator, she's stayed in interviews that even though she enjoyed making the film she still considered it one of her worst projects and hasn't looked back
The kids are creepy as hell no doubt but Issac's character really steals every scene he's in, John Franklin oozes with such devilish energy being that he’s one of those actors that actually looks way older than he does given he has a growth hormone deficiency
He's one of those villains you love to hate but relish in his slimy ness
Courtney Gains is very good as Malachai being in a power struggle trying to teach the true word of this cult
These child actors are really giving it their all even in the smallest of scenes, sure it’s over the top but a lot of fun
Although structurally this is all over the place
It's also got the typical Stephen King tropes from religious nuts to overacting to an unexplained psychic to the of course disappointing resolution
I got my fair share of scares and chills
The ending though was strange
But this remains another one of my favorite Stephen King adaptations by Fritz Kiersch leading to 11 sequels but not as good as this one
The story is a little more and deeper than that. The premise actually has a lot of sense if you can place into context.
The music 😳
3:40 You SHIT ON MY HOUSE!!!
Great flic
My wife’s ex BFs dad was in this movie.
Great movie. Loved it back then, still love it, despite a completely unlikable male protagonist.
King can't end a story to save his life.
Make a video about the Fox show Brimstone with our handsome main character from this movie. Maybe it'll be available to stream if we talk about it.
Fun fact... corn and soybeans are very often planted in the same field in alternate years so the soybean plants can replenish the soil.
So, in one year, Children Of The Corn are Children Of The Corn. Next year, they're... Children Of The Soybean... And so on and so forth.
It's been years since I watched this movie, I should re-watch it for halloween.
Said "He wants you too Malachai, he wants you too" about a million times growing up
I liked the movie when I first saw and seeing it again later, it was still worth watching.
However I still have the question of why the kids would be so bothered about the corn...
Oh what will you grant us oh lord, should be sacrifice our adults.
Corn, as tall as the tallest man.
Corn? Anything else?
No pretty much just the corn...
Oh... Silence, footsteps, door closes....
It's corn
A big lump with knobs
It has the juice (It has the juice)
I can't imagine a more beautiful thing (Woo)
It's corn
I can tell you all about it
I mean, look at this thing
When I tried it with butter, everything changed
@12:24 if it makes them feel any better King also didn't like Stanley Kubricks Shining adaptation and even made his own which wasn't as good.
Its pretty good. Preferred the book ending though.
Honestly, this is one of the best King adaptations as far as I'm concerned. Good American folk horror, enough creep factor, and the kid actors were excellent. The glow-cloud is cheesy as hell, which really knocks the wind out of the finale, but the build up is great.
This movie scared the crap out of me when I was a kid.
Funny I watched this in Indiana I lived near cornfields
I remember seeing this on TV when I was 17, and thinking that, yeah, I was young enough to be part of the psycho kid group.
I think the entity being mysterious actually worked the pig in ammitiville was mysterious also it also worked I think children of the corn was good
If you saw this as a kid, it was THE most intense psychological thriller of all time. It really questioned the "adults" roll for children who lived in a world where questioning what you're supposed to do when you're grown up is chastised by the people you're supposed to look up to. First time as a child I questioned if adults knew what they were doing. As an old adult now... WE FUCKING DON'T KNOW JACK.
I love this movie
My favorite sequel is part 4 with Naomi Watts