Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981) movie poster

Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981)

"The Original Classic"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 91%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 63% (RT: 63%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Frank De Felitta
Runtime
1h 37m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (189 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
63%
Cast
Charles Durning as Otis P. Hazelrigg
Larry Drake as Bubba Ritter
Robert F. Lyons as Skeeter Norris
Lane Smith as Harless Hocker
Tonya Crowe as Marylee Williams
Jocelyn Brando as Mrs. Ritter
Tom Taylor as D.A. Sam Willock
Yes. 91% of real audiences liked it based on 189 votes. Critics scored it lower at 63%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Dark Night of the Scarecrow is a 1981 horror, tv movie film directed by Frank De Felitta. 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. The film has been rated by 189 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, Dark Night of the Scarecrow delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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