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Dark Night of the Scarecrow

NR1h 37m1981Frank De Felitta
IMDb: 6.7/10Rotten: 63%
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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.

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Mentally DisabledGraveScarecrowCover-upRevengeMurderExecutionDogFarmerPitchfork

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981) about?

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.

Who stars in Dark Night of the Scarecrow?

Dark Night of the Scarecrow stars Charles Durning (Otis P. Hazelrigg), Larry Drake (Bubba Ritter), Robert F. Lyons (Skeeter Norris), Claude Earl Jones (Philby), Lane Smith (Harless Hocker). The film was directed by Frank De Felitta.

How long is Dark Night of the Scarecrow?

Dark Night of the Scarecrow has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated NR.

Is Dark Night of the Scarecrow worth watching?

Dark Night of the Scarecrow holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 63. Fans of Horror, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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