Hannah Martin (an appealing performance by the pretty Natalie Ramsey) returns to her remote rural hometown of Gatlin, Nebraska to find out who her mother is. While in Gatlin, malicious religious cult leader Isaac (John Franklin in fine sinister form) awakens from his coma and plans to use Hannah as a pawn in his quest to fulfill his evil prophecy. Director Kari Skogland, working from a dark and devious script by Franklin and Tim Sulka, relates the twisted story at a steady pace, adds a few nice unnerving touches (for example, the clock in the rundown hospital that's stuck in place),delivers a handy helping of bloody gore, creates and maintains a strong spooky atmosphere of pervasive dread and unease, and concludes the movie on a bold ambiguous note. The weird kids are genuinely creepy while the ending manages to pull off a couple of surprising twists. The solid acting by the capable cast keeps the film on track: Alix Koromzay as loyal disciple deputy Cora, Paul Popowich as handsome and charismatic dissident Gabriel, Stacy Keach as wry boozy physician Doc Michaels, Nancy Allen as the bitter Rachel, and William Prael as muttering nut Jake. Richard Clabough's golden-hued cinematography provides a striking bright look. Terry Huud's shuddery score hits the spine-tingling spot. A cool fright feature.

Many years ago, I saw a couple of 'Children of the Corn' movies, but I am not a fan or a follower of this series. I have just watched 'Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return' on VHS and I have not understood the story. Hannah is a eighteen years old woman, who comes to a small location trying to get information about her mother. There is a weird guy in coma in a hospital for eighteen years, and in the end, her arrival is fulfilling a dark prophecy. I found the story very confused, but maybe because I do not know the characters. I do not recommend this movie for anybody but those who follows the sequels of 'Children of the Corn'. My vote is four.

Title (Brazil): 'Colheita Maldita 666: Isaac Está de Volta' ('Cursed Harvest 666: Isaac is Back')

Hannah (Natalie Ramsey) goes to Gatlin on her 19th birthday to find out the truth about the crazy town. PLOT SPOILER. Yes, she is messed up because Nancy Allen is her mother. She is supposed to mother a race of superior beings.

The children are less active. The horror wasn't there.

Guide: F-word. Brief sex. No nudity.