By Jean-Paul MacDonald
Farms.com
Who knew that corn fields would play an important role in the plot of a movie. But if you review the list below of ten movies that feature Illinois corn in them, think about whether they would be the same without the corn fields.
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1. Field of Dreams (1989): Beyond Iowa, scenes featuring Illinois corn fields in DuPage and Will County added to the magic.
2. Children of the Corn (1984): While set in Nebraska, the eerie atmosphere extended to Illinois corn fields in Mendota, LaSalle County.
3. Signs (2002): Crop circles emerged in Illinois corn fields, including those in DeKalb County and Stephenson County.
4. In the Bedroom (2001): Rural settings came alive with captivating scenes amidst Illinois corn fields.
5. Road to Perdition (2002): Illinois corn fields in Geneva, Kane County, enhanced the film's atmospheric visuals.
6. Man of Steel (2013): Superman's Smallville upbringing included corn fields filmed in Plano, Kendall County, Illinois.
7. A Thousand Acres (1997): While set in Iowa, Illinois corn fields in McHenry County showcased the agricultural landscape.
8. A History of Violence (2005): Tension heightened with scenes set in a Downers Grove, DuPage County corn field.
9. The Amityville Horror (2005): Isolated and haunting, the iconic house stood amidst corn fields in Woodstock, McHenry County.
10. Superman (1978): A young Clark Kent showcased his superhuman abilities in a Kansas cornfield filmed in Kankakee, Kankakee County.