Children of the Corn

The story begins in the eerie fictional town of Gatlin, Nebraska, narrated by a character named Job. This seemingly peaceful town hides a dark history of young cultists who have taken control over the community.

Gatlin's economy relies heavily on agriculture, particularly its cornfields. One fateful year, the corn crop fails, leading the inhabitants to turn to desperate prayers for a successful harvest.

During this time of desperation, a mysterious boy preacher named Isaac Chroner emerges. He captivates the town's children with ominous prophecies about a deity known as 'He Who Walks Behind The Rows.'

With his lieutenant Malachai by his side, Isaac incites the children to revolt against the town's adults. This results in a tragic uprising where all the adults in Gatlin are brutally slain.

In the aftermath of the uprising, the remaining children form a sinister cult. They capture any adults who enter their territory, offering them as sacrifices to appease their malevolent deity.

Three years later, Burt and Vicky are traveling through Nebraska towards Burt's new job as a physician in Seattle. Their journey takes a dark turn when they accidentally hit one of the cult's children while driving.

In a state of panic after the accident, Burt and Vicky decide to conceal the child's body in their trunk. This choice puts them in grave danger as they remain oblivious to the cult's presence.

The couple seeks help from an old mechanic, who is under duress from the cult and offers little assistance. His ultimate demise at the hands of the cult foreshadows the dangers that lie ahead for Burt and Vicky.

Burt and Vicky eventually find themselves trapped in Gatlin after a desperate search for help. They are confronted by the cult and the vengeful spirit 'He Who Walks Behind The Rows,' leading to a fierce struggle for survival.

In their effort to escape the cult's grasp, Burt and Vicky manage to rescue Job and his sister Sarah. Together, they realize they must find a way to fend off the evil forces controlling the children.

Things take a dire turn when Vicky is captured by Malachai, who intends to sacrifice her to their dark deity. The tension escalates as Malachai's loyalty to Isaac begins to waver.

As night descends, Burt bravely ventures into the darkness to rescue Vicky during a gruesome ritual. In a climactic showdown, he confronts Malachai, challenging the children's blind faith in their false god.

In a surprising twist, Isaac's reanimated corpse, influenced by 'He Who Walks Behind The Rows,' exacts revenge on Malachai, sealing the fate of the cult. This dark act deepens the chaos gripping the town.

As storms gather ominously above, Burt and Vicky lead the frightened children to safety within a barn. Job reveals a crucial Bible verse that suggests destroying the cornfield is the key to stopping the chaos.

In a desperate final act, Burt ignites the cornfield using a Molotov cocktail, which seems to banish the sinister demon once and for all. The flames consume the cursed crops as they make their escape from Gatlin.