Children of the Corn

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About this book

"Children of the Corn" is a short story by Stephen King, first published in the March 1977 issue of Penthouse, and later collected in Kings 1978 collection Night Shift. The story has been adapted into several films, spawning a horror feature film franchise of the same name beginning in 1984. In 2009, the story was included in the book Stephen King Goes to the Movies.

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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.