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There are some horror movies that stick with you long after you’ve watched them, and for me, Children of Oats there is one of them. I’ll never forget watching it for the first time, hearing the haunting music, and watching Peter Horton and Linda Hamilton fight for their lives against a cult of bloody children.
In particular, Malachai stands out as one of the most terrible villains, performing Isaac’s dirty work with a cold smirk on his face. (“We want to give you peace!”)
As Halloween rolls around, it was the perfect time to jump 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 talked about, from his wild audition to his unexpected experience while filming in the cornfields.
Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
