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Few sounds are scarier than the sound of the children’s chorus
singing during the opening credits of Children of the Corn, the 1984
adaptation of Stephen King’s short story. The sounds only get more
eerie once you realize the children singing could very well be the chil
dren of Gatlin, Neb., who killed every adult of the town three years
before Vicky (Hamilton) and Burt (Horton) arrive. The children are
under the influence of Isaac (Franklin) and Malachi, who worship “the
man who walks behind the rows.”
Burt and Vicky’s characters commits the same no-nos - splitting up
and wandering through a spooky town unarmed - included in almost
every 1980s slasher film
However, the movie does have its scary moments, minus the gross-
out factor of today’s films. One such moment occurs when Burt stum
bles upon a teenage boy preparing to sacrifice himself to the com god.
Creepier still is the scene in which Malachi holds Vicky captive in the
middle of the street snd screams “outlander!” with his Steve Tyler lips.
Other key points involve Isaac returning from the dead and switch
ing from his helium-infused voice to a low raspy gurgle asking for
Malachi.
Throughout Children of the Corn, there are no sex scenes, not even
abreast shot, which makes this suitable and enjoyable for the entire
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The Wizard of Oz
Judy Garland
1939
That’s right, it’s the scariest movie ever. Parents play this
dreamy adventure for their four-year-olds, with all of its colorful
settings and happy sing-along songs, but pay little regard to the
wicked witches, twisting tornadoes, trees that fling their fruit and
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In the the rush to get poor Dorothy and her little dog back to
Kansas, the duo and their fellow travellers encounter horror upon hor
ror and the lonely terror of being lost in a strange land.
As if the tornado that brings the farm girl to Oz isn’t harrowing
enough, the twister slams her house onto a human being. Remember
the Wicked Witch of the East and her legs shrivelling up underneath
the house’s framing? In the dark forest, the trees come to life and inflict
calamities, like throwing apples at Dorothy and her companions. All
urban legends aside - like the one about the munchkin that hanged
himself in the forest or the one about rock band Pink Floyd’s Dark Side
of the Moon, an album that can loosely serve as a soundtrack to the
film —all that aside, the movie is freaky enough. The other mysterious
elements only increase the film’s deceiving madness.
Rosemary's Baby
Catherine Deneuve
1968
—Thomas Phillips
Sometimes the scariest things are the things unseen.
Rosemary's Baby taps into that idea, making it one of the best hor
ror movies to date.
Released in 1968, the movie proves that sometimes the best
movies have already been made. In it, Rosemary is sold by her
husband to Satan, who rapes her, bringing forth Rosemary’s baby.
The techniques Roman Polanski employed in filming the movie
helps make an already suspenseful plot come to life with a punch
that many modern movies lack.
Rosemary's Baby is a psychological thriller that uses a mother’s
innate need to protect her unborn child to strike fear in its viewers. It
doesn’t run on cheap thrills or gotcha moments.
From the opening strains of the haunting soundtrack to the final
credits, the unease and fear continues to build until it leaves the view
er breathless. It is paranoia at its best.
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Hughes writing book
on work with Bush
NEW YORK (AP) — Formei
ite House counselor Karer
Hughes is writing a book about
working with President George
W. Bush.
10 Minutes From Normal wil
be released by Penguin Putnarr
in 2004, the publishei
[announced Tuesday.
Financial terms weren't dis
closed, although several pub
lishing houses bid for the book.
One of Bush's most trusted
advisers - even predating his
years as governor of Texas —
Hughes served as White House
counselor until quitting last
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foie with her family.
lAheis now under contract to
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Jfc Committee and continues to
advise the president.
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Putnam statement, Hughes will
(HtII write about her "unique rela-
tionship with the president, her
PPP W views about home and family,
"Sr much-noted decision to
return to Texas and issues of
great concern to her, including
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
the United States' image
abroad."
Tennis stars' parents
finalize divorce
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP)
— The parents of Venus and
Serena Williams have complet
ed their divorce.
The divorce won't affect the
advisory roles Richard and
Oracene Williams play in their
daughters' tennis careers,
Raymone Bain, a publicist for
Oracene and Serena Williams,
said Tuesday.
The settlement was a no-fault
divorce, Bain said, but financial
terms were kept private. The
case was filed in state circuit
court.
The couple married in 1980
and separated about 18 months
ago, Bain said. He said the sis
ters and their parents will con
tinue to live in Palm Beach
Gardens.
"I was very honest with our
children that a reconciliation
would not happen," Oracene
Williams said in a statement.
"They've accepted our divorce
and love us, as we both love
them. Richard and 1 will contin
ue to work together for the
good of our girls, and I truly
wish him well."
Williams, who began groom
ing his daughters as preschool
ers to become tennis stars and
is still their coach, declined to
comment.
Mrs. Williams, who plans to
revert to her maiden name.
Price, also has been influential
in her daughters' careers.
Serena and Venus have won
four Grand Slam titles apiece.
Serena has won the past three
majors and is ranked No. 1 in
the world.
Pop singers Simpson
and Lachey marry
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Pop
star Jessica Simpson and 98
Degrees singer Nick Lachey
have tied the knot.
Simpson, 22, wore a custom-
made Vera Wang gown during
Saturday's ceremony at
Riverbend Church. Lachey, 28,
wore a Hugo Boss tuxedo.
About 300 people attended,
wedding coordinator Mindy
Weiss said Tuesday. The recep
tion was held at the Barton
Creek Resort and Club.
Country singer Neal McCoy
sang Van Morrison's "Crazy
Love" for the couple's first
dance, Weiss said.
Smith immortalized
on Wheaties box
IRVING, Texas (AP) - NFL
career rushing leader Emmitt
Smith now has his own
Wheaties box.
The cereal company unveiled
a special-edition package
Tuesday honoring Smith, who
shared the cover with Dallas
teammates on boxes in 1993,
1994 and 1996 commemorat
ing the Cowboys' last three
Super Bowl championships.
"It's truly a blessing and a
pleasure," Smith said. "I think
back to the day we won three
Super Bowls and I shared the
Wheaties box. That was fun,
that was exciting. Now I'm on
the box by myself. I am very,
very excited."
The 18-ounce packages bear
ing Smith's image on the front
and back will be available
nationally in mid-November.
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