feild of evil

i'm pretty sure my copy of this dvd is actually a bootleg....so no comment about the quality of it here.

the movie is a classic. creepy, evil, engaging good story telling.

basic premise: a town is changed forever by the sudden mass murder of all the adults by their children. the children then develop a sort've cult where the worship "he who walks behind the rows" of corn and it demands sacrifices. this cult is lead by isaac and seemingly kept in line by his enforcer malachai. the kids in fact seem to fear malachai more than isaac which can be a bit confusing in parts of the movie. most of the movie is about a couple who end up 'lost' in this town while the kids are trying to kill them (and a set of siblings, who are seemingly less involved in the cult, help them out a bit). its also about the power struggle inherent in beliefs and religions.
whatever the case its well worth watching.

i have to say that although this film does earn legendary status, there are many people who do not think it lives up to it. its not perfect, but i do think its worthy. i also have to admit that my relationship with the premise may in part be because i grew up in a house that was literally surrounded by corn fields. thus, there is for me a palpable connection with the mystery of these spaces. it may not resonate with everyone the way it has for me. i do still believe it to be a good horror movie, if nothing else.

(8/10)

8/10