One of author Stephen King’s most popular short stories, Children of the Corn, will return to the big screen this spring.
A new adaptation of the story, first published in the March 1977 issue of Penthouse and then in King’s 1978 collection Night Shift, was acquired for distribution by RJLE Films and the Shudder streaming service via Deadline.
Author King himself isn’t involved as a producer, months after he admitted that Michael Bay’s Transformers was the only film he ever stepped out of.
New adaptation: One of author Stephen King’s most popular short stories – Children of the Corn – returns to the big screen this spring
Acquired: A new adaptation of the story – first published in the March 1977 issue of Penthouse and then in King’s 1978 collection Night Shift – was acquired for distribution by RJLE Films and the Shudder streaming service via Deadline
The original short story follows a couple trying to save their marriage who go to California for a vacation, though their plans in Nebraska are abruptly changed when they run over a young boy.
They soon discover the nearby town of Gatlin, Nebraska, run by a group of sadistic children who have killed all of the town’s adults, and now no one is allowed to live past their 19th birthday.
The short story was originally adapted into the 1984 feature film of the same name, starring Peter Horton and Linda Hamilton as the couple Burt and Vicky.
Original Story: The original short story follows a couple who are trying to save their marriage and go to California for a vacation, although their plans in Nebraska are abruptly changed when they run over a young boy
First Adaptation: The short story was originally adapted into the 1984 feature film of the same name, starring Peter Horton and Linda Hamilton as the couple Burt and Vicky
Producer Lucas Foster announced in 2020 that this adaptation has “almost nothing to do” with the original adaptation, which seems clear since there appear to be no Burt or Vicky characters in this new production.
This project aims to focus on the events leading up to the massacre of the Gatlin adults after their irresponsibility resulted in the ruined corn crop and their future in jeopardy.
The story follows a 12-year-old girl “who is possessed by a ghost in a dying cornfield” and eventually “recruits the other kids in her small town to go on a bloody killing spree, killing all the adults and everyone else who… resist.’
New Story: Producer Lucas Foster revealed in 2020 that this adaptation has “almost nothing to do” with the original adaptation, which seems clear since there appear to be no Burt or Vicky characters in this new production
Possessed: The story follows a 12-year-old girl “who is possessed by a ghost in a dying cornfield” and eventually “recruits the other kids in her small town to lead a bloody killing spree, killing all the adults and anyone else who.” contradicts her
Production began in March 2020 in New South Wales, Australia, but unlike virtually every other film, it has not been halted due to COVID-19.
Using strict health and safety protocols, filming wrapped in June, with the film getting a small theatrical release in October 2020 at two theaters in Sarasota, Florida.
Elena Kampouris (Before I Fall), Kate Moyer (Station Eleven), Callan Mulvey (The Gray Man) and Bruce Spence (The Road Warrior) star in the film, which is written and directed by Kurt Wimmer (Salt).
No Shutdown: Production began in March 2020 in New South Wales, Australia, but unlike virtually every other film, it has not been shut down due to COVID-19
Cast: Elena Kampouris (Before I Fall), Kate Moyer (Station Eleven), Callan Mulvey (The Gray Man) and Bruce Spence (The Road Warrior) star in the film, which is written and directed by Kurt Wimmer (Salt). .
“We are thrilled to be working with Kurt Wimmer and bringing his vision of this classic Stephen King story to new audiences,” said Mark Ward, Chief Acquisitions Officer, RLJE Films.
Lucas Foster co-produced with Doug Barry and John Baldecchi, with the film’s digital visual effects all produced in-house by Digital Domain.
RLJE Films has set a theatrical release date for March 3rd, with just an 18-day theatrical window before releasing March 21st in digital and on-demand formats.
Release: RLJE Films has set a theatrical release date for March 3rd, with just an 18-day theatrical window before releasing March 21st in digital and on-demand formats
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11681731/New-Children-Corn-adaptation-finds-home-RLJE-Films-Shudder.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 The new adaptation of Children of the Corn is finding a home at RLJE Films and Shudder
