10 Horror Movie Franchises That Need To End

If Children Of The Corn (1984) had been a good (or even so-bad-it’s-good) movie, then history might’ve played out differently. Unfortunately, it was a godawful waste of celluloid that embarrassed even Stephen King, so sequels appeared unlikely until Dimension Films acquired the rights.

Dimension was Miramax’s new exploitation movie division, which in the early 90s sought only to make cheap sequels for the video market. When Children Of The Corn II: The Final Sacrifice accounted for 25% of the company’s revenue for that year (along with Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth), it was clear where Dimension’s future lay.

You don’t watch these movies to see epic storytelling and finely wrought characters, but to see a number of future stars in their salad days. Among those earning a paycheque while waiting for their big break are Charlize Theron (COTC III: Urban Harvest), Naomi Watts (COTC: The Gathering) and Eva Mendes (COTC V: Fields Of Terror).

Worst Offender: Children Of The Corn V: Fields Of Terror (1998), for wasting the talents of David Carradine and Fred Williamson. The scene where Carradine’s head splits open and a flamethrower comes out, however, is awesome.