We've moved from Gatlin, Nebraska to Grand Island, Nebraska. That's progress, right? Meh...We meet our protagonist, a very young Naomi Watts, coming home from med school to a find her mother having a break down, and her younger sister and brother are trying to cope. No idea where daddy is. All at once, the local kids start coming down with a fever that's caused by some sort of corn cult voodoo. Once the fevers break, we're treated to the same 'kill mommy & daddy' story-line that's been a mainstay of the franchise. Some back stories are told, but I don't really think they're meant to be cannon. This is the first move that makes no mention of Gatlin, or any of the previous films. This was more of a stand-alone film, and to be honest...I was glad for the departure. Will it last? I know for a fact it won't since the title for the 6th film pretty much gives it away.
Not a bad movie, but suffers from 'Just Another Damn Sequel' syndrome and that makes it largely forgettable. The gore was increased a little, and thankfully, corn was not the main focus of this movie. Here, it only serves as a back drop and not a third cast character. The plot holes will remind you of a buckshot riddled rural stop sign, but it seems pointless to make note of them. These are low budget horror films, after all. Try not to keep your expectations too high.
Monday: Shit's going to get really weird....
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