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Stephen King proposes horror crossover between Children of the Corn and Leprechaun
Author Stephen King has proposed a hypothetical horror movie crossover featuring a battle royale between the characters from the cult classic franchises ‘Children of the Corn’ and ‘Leprechaun’.
In a social media post, King suggested the matchup but noted he was unsure which entity would emerge victorious. The idea has sparked debate among fans regarding whether the supernatural children from the Nebraska-based ‘Children of the Corn’ or the magical, vengeful creature from the ‘Leprechaun’ series would win.
While the concept has gained traction among horror enthusiasts, official production faces significant hurdles. The rights to the ‘Leprechaun’ franchise are held by Trimark Pictures, while ‘Children of the Corn’ was produced by New World Pictures, making a formal collaboration unlikely.