Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice
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Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice is the sequel to the 1984 movie Children of the Corn. This sequel, directed by David F. Price, stars Terence Knox, Ryan Bollman, Ned Romero, and Paul Scherrer. The film was released in theatres by Dimension Films
in January 1993, with the video release handled by Paramount Pictures
. Several sequels followed this movie, all but one of which were released directly to video.
, a town near Gatlin (the original film's setting). The people of Hemingford decide to adopt the surviving sadistic, savages of children in Gatlin, intending to help the children start new lives. Unfortunately for the well-meaning locals, the children go out to the cornfield where one of the corn cult members, Micah, has been possessed by a demon sent by He Who Walks Behind The Rows, the demonic entity the cult worships. Over the course of one weekend, the children kill everyone in the town.
. Most of the cast were locals, including the children. The scene involving an elderly woman flying through a store window after her wheelchair becomes controlled by Micah was filmed in downtown Ramseur, North Carolina. The scene where Micah and the children of the corn burn the town elders was filmed in a home at the corner of Asheboro St. and Luther Ave. in Liberty. The home was burned for the film and a vacant lot remains where the house once stood. The production crew used a local parsonage at the corner of Fayetteville and Raleigh Sts. in Liberty as its headquarters during shooting. Brian Yuzna
's son Xeno appears as one of the children of the corn.
In the DVD commentary, director David F. Price said during the shoot there was a local Christian group who held a few (low-key) protests during filming, and he received a dead rodent on his door step as a warning. As a result, the production constructed their own church for a few scenes in the film. Despite this, no actual incidents occurred.
Also in the DVD commentary, Price said the ending involving Red Bear painting a stone was added at the last minute. Originally, it involved John Garrett making a phone call to his tabloid at a phone booth by the side of the road near the cornfield, only to have it swallowed into the earth by He Who Walks Behind The Rows, killing him. This was scrapped due to budget constraints.
According to the original draft of the script, the film was going to be called "Children of the Corn 2: Deadly Harvest".
U.K. - Canada print - 89 minutes (Deleting a scene in which Micah becomes evil, which incorporates some CGI effects. This version also changes the opening credits music.)
Dimension Films
Dimension Films is a motion picture unit currently a part of The Weinstein Company. It was formerly used as Bob Weinstein's label within Miramax Films, to produce and release genre films...
in January 1993, with the video release handled by Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American film production and distribution company, located at 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood. Founded in 1912 and currently owned by media conglomerate Viacom, it is America's oldest existing film studio; it is also the last major film studio still...
. Several sequels followed this movie, all but one of which were released directly to video.
Plot
The plot involves Hemingford, NebraskaHemingford, Nebraska
Hemingford is a village in Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 993 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hemingford is located at ....
, a town near Gatlin (the original film's setting). The people of Hemingford decide to adopt the surviving sadistic, savages of children in Gatlin, intending to help the children start new lives. Unfortunately for the well-meaning locals, the children go out to the cornfield where one of the corn cult members, Micah, has been possessed by a demon sent by He Who Walks Behind The Rows, the demonic entity the cult worships. Over the course of one weekend, the children kill everyone in the town.
Deaths
- Newscaster- Killed during twister when neck was cut with corn.
- Newscaster- Impaled through chest with corn husk.
- Ruby- Crushed by house foundation
- Churchgoer- Nose, Ears, and Eyes explode violently by Voodoo Magic.
Cast
- Ryan BollmanRyan BollmanRyan Matthew Bollman is an American television and film actor.Bollman was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He played Micah in Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice and has also starred in the films The Granny as Junior, True Blue, Lured Innocence, No Vacancy, and The Neverending Story 3, as...
as Micah: The leader of the new corn group, successor of Isaac from the first film, who is possessed by a demonic spirit. - Paul Scherrer as Danny Garret
- Terence KnoxTerence KnoxTerence Knox is an American actor.Knox was born Terry Davis in Richland, WA, and attended Washington State University and Portland State University. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Dr. Peter White, the medical resident-turned rapist in the TV show St. Elsewhere, on which he appeared...
as John Garret: Danny's father, reporter for the Worldly Inquirer. - Christie ClarkChristie ClarkChristie Mary Clark is an American actress, best known for her role as Carrie Brady on Days of our Lives .-Personal life:...
as Lacey Hellerstat: A local orphaned girl whom Danny has a crush on. - Marty Terry as Mrs. Ruby Burke
Production
Film production began at the end of spring 1992, and shooting began in summer 1992 in Liberty, North CarolinaLiberty, North Carolina
Liberty is a town in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States.-History:Originally named Liberty Oak, the town was founded in 1809 near the plantation of John Leak . The first church within the town was the Liberty Christian Church founded on October 11, 1884...
. Most of the cast were locals, including the children. The scene involving an elderly woman flying through a store window after her wheelchair becomes controlled by Micah was filmed in downtown Ramseur, North Carolina. The scene where Micah and the children of the corn burn the town elders was filmed in a home at the corner of Asheboro St. and Luther Ave. in Liberty. The home was burned for the film and a vacant lot remains where the house once stood. The production crew used a local parsonage at the corner of Fayetteville and Raleigh Sts. in Liberty as its headquarters during shooting. Brian Yuzna
Brian Yuzna
Brian Yuzna is a director, writer and producer of films.- Life :Yuzna grew up in Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and Panama before moving to the United States in the 1960s.- Career :...
's son Xeno appears as one of the children of the corn.
In the DVD commentary, director David F. Price said during the shoot there was a local Christian group who held a few (low-key) protests during filming, and he received a dead rodent on his door step as a warning. As a result, the production constructed their own church for a few scenes in the film. Despite this, no actual incidents occurred.
Also in the DVD commentary, Price said the ending involving Red Bear painting a stone was added at the last minute. Originally, it involved John Garrett making a phone call to his tabloid at a phone booth by the side of the road near the cornfield, only to have it swallowed into the earth by He Who Walks Behind The Rows, killing him. This was scrapped due to budget constraints.
According to the original draft of the script, the film was going to be called "Children of the Corn 2: Deadly Harvest".
Release
The film was only released on VHS in North America. In the UK, a PAL DVD was released but is time-compressed. On April 12th 2011, a Region 1 DVD will be released by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment.Alternate Versions
U.S. print - 94 minutesU.K. - Canada print - 89 minutes (Deleting a scene in which Micah becomes evil, which incorporates some CGI effects. This version also changes the opening credits music.)