Dark Night of the Scarecrow
Seen it?1981 | 97 min | Horror, TV Movie
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It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Bubba, an intellectually disabled man, is falsely accused of attacking a young girl. Disguised as a scarecrow, he hides in a cornfield, only to be hunted down and shot by four vigilante men. After they are acquitted due to lack of evidence, the men find themselves being stalked one by one.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 104K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank De Felitta
- Charles DurningOtis P. Hazelrigg
- Larry DrakeBubba Ritter
- Robert F. LyonsSkeeter Norris
- Claude Earl JonesPhilby
- Lane SmithHarless Hocker
- Tonya CroweMarylee Williams
- Jocelyn BrandoMrs. Ritter
- Tom TaylorD.A. Sam Willock
- Richard McKenzieJudge Henry
- Ivy JonesMrs. Willams