Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest (1995)

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After a couple adopts a pair of orphaned brothers, it becomes alarmingly clear the boys are much more than they seem.

Overview of the Film's Plot
"Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest" is a 1995 horror movie directed by James D.R. Hickox. It's the third installation in the "Children of the Corn" series, which is based upon Stephen King's narrative. The plot centers around two bros, Eli and Joshua, embraced from rural Nebraska and transferred to Chicago.

Eli and Joshua's New Life in Urban Chicago
In Chicago, the siblings are adopted by William and Amanda Porter. Joshua rapidly adapts to his brand-new environment and ends up being popular at school. Nevertheless, Eli keeps to himself, maintaining his sinister, old-fashioned methods influenced by a demonic entity. Eli reveals a plot of corn in the Porters' basement, and it is evident that his intentions are lethal.

The Sinister Secrets of the Corn
Eli's corn crop signifies his evil objectives. The corn grows rapidly and Eli rapidly offers them across the city while secretly triggering many victims by his demonic powers, utilizing the milky substance from the corn. It controls teens' minds into following Eli's commands, triggering them to cultivate hatred towards adults. The demonic subplot gets into the urban environment as it performed in Gatlin, planting seeds of a horrifying spiritual force.

Dispute and Climax
Joshua begins presuming Eli's objectives and fights to stop his brother from wreaking havoc. Eli's dark underbelly and his true motive of serving 'He Who Walks Behind The Rows' emerge into the view totally. Eli's sinister performances result in turning almost all the kids in the city into homicidal sociopaths who kill the grownups, as per his commands.

Resolution and Ending
In the thrilling climax, Joshua attempts to ruin the cornfield to stop his demonic younger sibling. Joshua discovers himself in bloody fights versus the now-possessed city kids and an imposing corn beast. The ending is marked by incredible visual impacts providing the otherwordly demonic figure. Joshua gets rid of all odds and eliminates both Eli and his lethal crops, leading to the children returning to their regular lives.

Overall Reception and Impact
Despite being a lesser-known installation in this scary franchise, "Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest" stands out for its creative visualization of city scary. It effectively combines the rustic roots of the cornfield with an urban setting, adding a fresh layer of thriller and fright. The film makes remarkable usage of special effects to bring the corn satanic force to life, magnifying the horror elements. Its theme of children ending up being violent forces against adults produces a sense of cooling disruption. Yet, the film falls brief in stabilizing plot components which can create confusion for viewers.

In summary, "Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest" takes audiences on a roller coaster ride of suspense and horror as it transfers the initial scary from Gatlin's cornfields to the concrete jungle of Chicago. It highlights the struggle and supreme triumph of good over evil, as prevails in horror classics.

Top Cast

  • Daniel Cerny
    Eli Porter
  • Ron Melendez (small)
    Ron Melendez
    Joshua Porter
  • Jim Metzler (small)
    Jim Metzler
    William Porter
  • Nancy Lee Grahn (small)
    Nancy Lee Grahn
    Amanda Porter
  • Jon Clair (small)
    Jon Clair
    Malcom Elkman
  • Mari Morrow (small)
    Mari Morrow
    Maria Elkman
  • Michael Ensign (small)
    Michael Ensign
    Father Frank Nolan
  • Charlize Theron (small)
    Charlize Theron
    Eli's Follower
  • Duke Stroud
    Earl
  • Garvin Funches
    T-Loc
  • Ivana Mili?evi? (small)
    Ivana Mili?evi?
    Eli's Follower / Acolyte