Yep, I think it's time to officially retire this franchise.
The "Children of the Corn" franchise has never been known as one with a rich mythology to dive into but rather a series of films with a whole bunch of unnecessary phoned-in sequels and "Genesis" somehow outdoes the combined might of all the other films and makes something that is even more lazy and lethargic than the others.
Nothing happens that is really noteworthy in this film as the story just feels like it is slowing stepping its way to its incredibly underwhelming and anticlimactic finish. The actors seem to mirror this as most of them look like they are doing everything they can to not give it their all because, I guess, the checks didn't clear. Even Billy Drago, whose creepy looks already make him a force for thrillers and horrors, looks like he just doesn't care or is too depressed to work because his dog just died.
To call "Genesis" lackluster is an understatement and words fail me to completely capture just how boring and unimaginative this latest Direct-to-DVD sequel in this lifeless franchise is. I can't imagine why it was made and I really can't imagine this one inspiring someone to make another...unless they are trying to redeem the franchise and apologize for the lack of trying in this one.
Hi! My name is Rev. Ron and I love movies! So much so that I write a blog where I review whatever film I am currently watching. You can read a more in-depth review of this film (and others) at revronmovies.blogspot.com.
The "Children of the Corn" franchise has never been known as one with a rich mythology to dive into but rather a series of films with a whole bunch of unnecessary phoned-in sequels and "Genesis" somehow outdoes the combined might of all the other films and makes something that is even more lazy and lethargic than the others.
Nothing happens that is really noteworthy in this film as the story just feels like it is slowing stepping its way to its incredibly underwhelming and anticlimactic finish. The actors seem to mirror this as most of them look like they are doing everything they can to not give it their all because, I guess, the checks didn't clear. Even Billy Drago, whose creepy looks already make him a force for thrillers and horrors, looks like he just doesn't care or is too depressed to work because his dog just died.
To call "Genesis" lackluster is an understatement and words fail me to completely capture just how boring and unimaginative this latest Direct-to-DVD sequel in this lifeless franchise is. I can't imagine why it was made and I really can't imagine this one inspiring someone to make another...unless they are trying to redeem the franchise and apologize for the lack of trying in this one.
Hi! My name is Rev. Ron and I love movies! So much so that I write a blog where I review whatever film I am currently watching. You can read a more in-depth review of this film (and others) at revronmovies.blogspot.com.