Kids Go on a Murderous Rage in Red-Band Trailer for Stephen King's CHILDREN OF THE CORN
Stephen King’s classic and terrifying horror story Children of the Corn is getting a new adaptation, and we’ve got a red-band trailer here for you to watch today! The movie comes from RLJE Films and AMC network’s horror streaming service Shudder, and it looks like an interesting and different take on the story.
This film serves as a prequel, and the synopsis reads: "Possessed by a spirit in a dying cornfield, twelve-year-old Eden recruits the other children in her small town to rise up and take control. Tired of having to pay the price for their parent's mistakes, Eden leads the kids on a bloody rampage, killing the adults and anyone who opposes her. With all the adults jailed or dead, it comes down to one high schooler who won't go along with the plan and becomes the town's only hope of survival. Based on the short story by Stephen King, Children of the Corn is a chilling new re-telling for a whole new generation."
The original movie scared the hell out of me when I was growing up. Kids rising up against their parents and killing them in the name of a cornfield demon is seriously horrific! The trailer for this definitely tries hard to let people know that this is going to be a messed-up movie. Of course, I’m interested in watching it, and while I’m sure it will entertain, I’m not expecting it to be a great movie.
The movie was directed by Kurt Wimmer, and the cast includes Elena Kampouris (Before I Fall), Kate Moyer (Station Eleven), Callan Mulvey (The Gray Man) and Bruce Spence (The Road Warrior).
The movie will get a theatrical release on March 3rd before hitting On Demand and Digital on March 21st. The movie marks the eleventh entry in the franchise.