Release: October 20, 2015
Film: Children of the Corn (1984)
Tagline: Stephen King combines killer kids and corn, because they go so well together?
This review provides examples of:
- Actor Allusion: In-Universe, the Critic introduces Vicky's actress as "Linda Hamilton on two packs of cigarette a day", after one of her interviews for Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
- Anvilicious: Invoked by the Critic with regards to Stephen King's critical views of religion, claiming that he sees more tolerance from Bill Maher on Islam.
- Dawson Casting: In-Universe, the Critic reveals that the Enfant Terrible Big Bad, Isaac Chroner, is actually played by 25-year-old John Franklin.
- Evil Is Hammy: The Critic is really excited to see just how much will Isaac ham up the film.
- Gorn: The Critic thinks the real horror element of Children of the Corn lies more with the extreme violence performed by children than any real element from the horror genre.
- Mood Dissonance: Just like the last time the Critic reviewed a King film, the "Stephen King Time!" card is introduced in a cheerful manner, hardly fitting for one of the most prolific horror writers of all time.
- So Bad, It's Good: The Critic's In-Universe assessment of the film, in particular for Isaac's performance.
- Took the Bad Film Seriously: In-Universe, the Critic commends the child actors for trying as hard as they did, and while it often ends up being over the top, their dedication is still impressive.
- Take That!: A scene where a child is being initiated into Isaac's cult is compared to Tom Cruise's initiation into the real-life Church of Happyology.
Outlander!
