

417. Kings of King: Children Of The Corn
Sep 14, 2021
In this podcast, Michael Swaim and Abe Epperson discuss Stephen King's relationship with religious tales, the cult-like fascination with the movie 'Children of the Corn', its numerous sequels, and how it compares to other King tales. They explore the plot and characters of Gatlin, Nebraska, delve into a chilling scene from the film, and discuss Stephen King's involvement in the movie adaptation. The speakers also touch on the horror of children punishing adults in a realistic setting, the role of religion in Stephen King's writing, and the distortion of the church. They end the podcast by ranking various Stephen King movies and teasing the next season of 'Kings of King'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discussion and Prior Familiarity with 'Children of the Corn'
01:31 • 2min
Plot and Characters of Gatlin, Nebraska
03:27 • 18min
Discussion of a Scene from 'Children of the Corn'
21:48 • 2min
Behind-the-Scenes and Stephen King's Involvement
23:18 • 19min
Exploring the Horror of Children Punishing Adults in a Realistic Setting
41:52 • 2min
Exploring Childhood and Religion in Stephen King's Writing
43:22 • 13min
The Role of Religion and God
56:50 • 12min
Ranking Stephen King Movies
01:08:57 • 5min
Debating a Mini Series and Exploring New Topics
01:14:12 • 3min
Debating the Order and Teasing the Next Season
01:17:37 • 3min