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Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering (1996): Cast & Plot

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Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering is a 1996 horror film directed by Greg Spence, starring Naomi Watts as Grace Rhodes, Karen Black and Mark Salling. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Greg Spence
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering About?

The premise of Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a sleepy Midwestern town, a terrifying evil begins to stir once more. A bright young medical student becomes entangled in the frightening mystery that haunts the town’s children, striving to uncover the dark forces behind the growing terror as the community descends into panic.

Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering Themes & Keywords

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  • scythe
  • reference to charles manson
  • corn
  • cult film
  • fourth part
  • killer child
  • cornfield
  • slasher
  • fever
  • based on the works of stephen king
  • based on short story
  • religious horror
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  • chase
  • escape
  • taking someone's temperature
  • part four
  • reference to norman rockwell
  • co written by director
  • axe used as a weapon
  • impaled by a rake
  • stabbed to death
  • scythe as a weapon
  • beheading
  • sudden illness
  • decapitated head
  • stabbed in the back
  • cutting off finger
  • reference to oprah winfrey
  • blood test
  • stabbed in the back of the head
  • cemetery
  • town with a dark secret
  • reverse footage
  • six word title
  • medical student
  • little girl
  • tooth
  • grave
  • graveyard
  • gun
  • african american
  • caucasian
  • cut in half
  • blood
  • child
  • hemophilia
  • rural setting
  • syringe
  • dream within a dream
  • preacher
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Cast & crew

Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering Cast & Characters

Naomi Watts leads the cast as Grace Rhodes, with Karen Black as June Rhodes and Mark Salling as James Rhodes. Directed by Greg Spence; 13 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering Plot Summary

What happens in Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Grace Rhodes, Naomi Watts, returns to Grand Island, Nebraska, to care for her agoraphobic mother, June Rhodes, [Karen Black], who refuses to leave her yard. She also looks after her younger siblings, James Rhodes, [Mark Salling], and Margaret Rhodes, [Jamie Renée Smith], and takes a job again at Dr. Larson’s local clinic, where William Windom portrays Dr. Larson. The family’s quiet routine is shaken by the creeping sense that something dark is unfolding just beneath the surface of their town.

Full summary

The whole story of Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering, scene by scene

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Videos

Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.

Children of The Corn IV: The Gathering (1996) Trailer
  • Trailer Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering (1996) | Naomi Watts | Video Trailer
  • Clip Naomi Watts - Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering (1996)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who returns to Grand Island to care for her agoraphobic mother?

Cars

Cars in Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering

3 cars on screen, including the 1985 Ford Escort and the 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.

  • 1985 Ford Escort in Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering 1985 Ford Escort Important role
  • 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight in Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Minor role
  • 1992 Ford F-Series in Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering 1992 Ford F-Series Background role

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FAQ

Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering?

Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering released?

Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering was released on October 8, 1996.

Who directed Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering?

Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering was directed by Greg Spence.

Who is in the cast of Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering?

Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering stars Naomi Watts as Grace Rhodes, Karen Black as June Rhodes and Mark Salling as James Rhodes, among 13 credited actors.

Does Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering have a post-credit scene?

No. Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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