Children of the Corn

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From the unrivaled master of horror and the supernatural, Stephen King •  “Children of the Corn,” first collected in the extraordinary collection Night Shift in 1973 and then adapted into a horror film franchise of the same name, is a terrifying and unforgettable classic of the genre. Driving through the cornfields in rural Nebraska, Burt and Vicky run over a young boy—only to discover that they may not be responsible for his death. Out in the corn, something is watching them, and help is nowhere to be found.A Vintage Short.

4.4 ★★★★☆ average of 2 sources · 262 votes
Apple Books 4.5 262
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What genre is Children of the Corn?

It sits on the Horror shelves.

Has Children of the Corn been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include Children of the Corn (2020), Children of the Corn (1984), Disciples of the Crow (1983).

Who wrote Children of the Corn?

Stephen King.

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