There are certain horror movies that stick with you long after you’ve watched them, and for me, Children of the Corn is one of them. I’ll never forget seeing it for the first time, hearing the creepy music, and watching Peter Horton and Linda Hamilton fight for their lives against a cult of bloodthirsty kids.
In particular, Malachai stands out as one of the most terrifying villains, carrying out Isaac’s dirty work with a chilling smirk on his face. (“We want to give you peace!”)
As Halloween rolls around, it was the perfect time to hop on Zoom with Courtney, over 40 years after the film’s release, to hear his behind-the-scenes stories from making the horror classic. Here’s everything we chatted about, from his wild audition to the unexpected experience he had while filming in the cornfields.
Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
