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Dark Night of the Scarecrow

1981Movie1 h 37 minNR

HorrorTV Movie
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes63%65%

A terrifying, tense horror movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

The Original Classic

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.

Feels like

  • Rural Horror
  • Vigilante Justice
  • Revenge Thriller
  • Atmospheric Suspense
  • Social Commentary
  • Supernatural Elements
  • Small Town Secrets
  • Bleak Tone
  • Psychological Impact

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Frank De Felitta
Written by
J.D. Feigelson, Butler Handcock
Produced by
Bobbi Frank
Music by
Glenn Paxton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 24, 1981 · 1 h 37 min · NR

Released
October 24, 1981
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
138 countries

Tropes

Cruel and Unusual Death, Hate Sink, All of the Other Reindeer +9

  • Cruel and Unusual Death
  • Hate Sink
  • All of the Other Reindeer
  • Villain Protagonist
  • Our Ghosts Are Different
  • Asshole Victim
  • Dirty Old Man
  • Buried Alive
  • Symbolic Blood
  • Guardian Entity
  • Gardening-Variety Weapon
  • Mama Bear

12 of 52 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Dark Night of the Scarecrow?"

Questions about Dark Night of the Scarecrow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dark Night of the Scarecrow?

PhiloThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreeFlixHousePluto TVNight Flight+Filmzie

In the United States, Dark Night of the Scarecrow streams on Philo, Night Flight+, Eternal Family, IndiePix Unlimited, and Bloodstream, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, FlixHouse, Pluto TV, Filmzie, Darkroom, Fawesome, Midnight Pulp, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Bloodstream. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is Dark Night of the Scarecrow worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%).

Is there a sequel to Dark Night of the Scarecrow?

  1. Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981)
  2. Dark Night of the Scarecrow 2 (2022)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Dark Night of the Scarecrow 2 (2022).

Will Dark Night of the Scarecrow scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Dark Night of the Scarecrow?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Dark Night of the Scarecrow use?

Cruel and Unusual DeathHate SinkAll of the Other ReindeerVillain ProtagonistOur Ghosts Are DifferentAsshole VictimDirty Old ManBuried AliveSymbolic BloodGuardian EntityGardening-Variety WeaponMama Bearand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Cruel and Unusual Death, Hate Sink, and All of the Other Reindeer.