Born in 1956 in Los Angeles, Joel Soisson is a versatile writer and director known for his contributions to the horror genre. He penned the screenplays for The Supernaturals and Trick or Treat, both released in 1986, showcasing his knack for blending supernatural elements with cult appeal. Soisson later took the helm as director for Children of the Corn: Genesis (2011), a pivotal entry in the franchise that explores the dark legacy of rural horror. His work continues to resonate within the cult cinema community, particularly through Children of the Corn: Runaway (2018), further solidifying his role in shaping the genre.
Children of the Corn: Runaway
A pregnant woman, Ruth, escapes a murderous child cult in a small Midwestern town and spends the next decade living anonymously in an attempt to spare her son the horrors that she experienced as a child. After they move to a small Oklahoma town, she realizes something evil is following them, and she must confront it to save them.
