It appears that the '90s were the most fertile ground for the CotC franchise. 5 of the 7 movies were produced from 1992 to 1999, and not ONE of them had a grunge sound track. Somewhat of a relief if you ask me. However, we do start with a bunch of late 20-somethings posing as early 20-somethings on a road trip to dump some ashes of a friend that committed suicide by bungee jumping. So in addition to the smattering of flannel shirts NOT worn by the creepy corn cult kids, it's clearly a '90s flavor going around. If only some young, self-absorbed slacker would start expressing him/herself...
Nonetheless, the killings start right away with a Betty caught stealing corn, and her Baldwin having a strange blow-up doll fetish. As the rest of the friends move into the area, it's clear this is a creepy town and mingling with the locals isn't helping at all. After some boring story telling about 'the past', the killings start to pick up and we learn about a fire in a silo that serves as a sacrificial volcano. But sadly, nothing shocking or amazing is seen because we've seen it all before. Dullsville, daddy-o.
A couple of thoughts : Why is it so hard for adults to run away or kill these murdering little brats? They seem powerless despite being twice the size, twice the strength? Also, I just can't take young Adam Wylie serious in any scene. He looks like a kid acting adult and failing bad.
Strange cast, though. Look at these nobody's that became kinda somebody's:
Eva Mendez!
Ahmet Zappa!
Fred Williamson!
And of course, David Carradine!
Friday: Third f-ing try getting this movie nailed down for Halloween...
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