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Children of the Corn

Children of the Corn (1984) - Jumpscare Guide

19841:32:00
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5.6R

Plot

A traveling couple end up in an abandoned Nebraska town inhabited by a cult of murderous children who worship a demon that lives in the local cornfields.

Director

Fritz Kiersch

Cast

Peter Horton
Peter HortonBurton Stanton
Linda Hamilton
Linda HamiltonVicky
R.G. Armstrong
R.G. ArmstrongDiehl
John Franklin
John FranklinIsaac Chroner
Courtney Gains
Courtney GainsMalachai
Anne Marie McEvoy
Anne Marie McEvoySarah
Robby Kiger
Robby KigerJob
Julie Maddalena
Julie MaddalenaRachel
Jonas MarloweJoseph
John Philbin
John PhilbinAmos
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Does Children of the Corn Have Jump Scares?

Yes — Children of the Corn (1984) has 8 jump scares (2 major, 6 minor)

First scare: 00:06:47 | Last scare: 01:24:31

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

Short: High scare density with many major startling moments. Brace yourself.

With a D rating, Children of the Corn delivers numerous intense jumpscares designed to keep audiences on edge. The film uses extreme visual shifts and piercing sound design to create potent shock moments concentrated throughout the runtime. This high-intensity approach is recommended only for viewers comfortable with frequent, aggressive scare sequences.

Analysis:

Total: 8Major: 2Minor: 6Intensity: 10

Contains 2 major jumpscares and 6 minor jumpscares.

2.6/10
GATEWAY
A stepping stone to more intense horror. Today Gateway, tomorrow Nightmare.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway
Flashing LightsGore/BloodSpidersChild AbuseAnimal DeathSelf HarmTortureFireGaslightingStalking

Common Questions About Children of the Corn

Total Jumpscares: 8

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:32:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:06:47
Minor

Vicky's sudden party horn c3RvbG blast jolts Burt upright in bed.

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00:15:26
Minor

Tires screech as a pale child abruptly materializes in Burt's headlights.

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00:19:59
Major

The inert child on the road explodes upwards, lunging at Vicky.

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00:22:39
Minor

A gleaming knife suddenly impales the Monopoly board.

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00:30:29
Minor

The truck hood abruptly c291cm slams down with a shocking metallic clang.

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00:45:04
Major

Burt walks into a sudden, startling Vicky.

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00:56:21
Minor

Suddenly, the dense cornstalks rip apart inches from Burt's face.

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01:24:31
Minor

A cultist bursts from the back seat the instant Burt sits down.

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