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Dark Night of the Scarecrow

1981·Movie·NR·97 min·6.5(194)

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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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Where is Dark Night of the Scarecrow streaming around the world?

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United StatesYouTube TV, Philo, Night Flight Plus, Eternal FamilyAmazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
IndiaBloodstream, Filmzie
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
CanadaBloodstream, Tubi TV, Filmzie, Midnight PulpGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream, Tubi TVGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
GermanyBloodstream, Filmzie
FranceBloodstream, Filmzie
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BloodstreamAmazon Video
BrazilLooke, Bloodstream, Filmzie
JapanBloodstream, Filmzie

About Dark Night of the Scarecrow

Dark Night of the Scarecrow is a 1981 English-language horror and tv movie film directed by Frank De Felitta. The cast is led by Charles Durning, Larry Drake, Robert F. Lyons. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Night Flight Plus.

Dark Night of the Scarecrow was produced by Wizan Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 24, 1981, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Frank De Felitta
Writers
Butler Handcock, J.D. Feigelson
Release date
October 24, 1981
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Wizan Productions
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Dark Night of the Scarecrow cast & crew

Dark Night of the Scarecrow was directed by Frank De Felitta and written by Butler Handcock and J.D. Feigelson.

The cast features Charles Durning as Otis P. Hazelrigg, Larry Drake as Bubba Ritter, Robert F. Lyons as Skeeter Norris, Claude Earl Jones as Philby, Lane Smith as Harless Hocker, and Tonya Crowe as Marylee Williams.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Glenn Paxton, cinematography is by Vincent A. Martinelli, and it was produced by Joe Wizan and Bobbi Frank.

Is Dark Night of the Scarecrow worth watching?

Dark Night of the Scarecrow holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 194 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror and tv movie, Dark Night of the Scarecrow is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Dark Night of the Scarecrow

In United States, you can stream Dark Night of the Scarecrow on YouTube TV, Philo, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Dark Night of the Scarecrow

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Otis P. Hazelrigg

Larry Drake

Larry Drake

Bubba Ritter

Robert F. Lyons

Robert F. Lyons

Skeeter Norris

Claude Earl Jones

Claude Earl Jones

Philby

Lane Smith

Lane Smith

Harless Hocker

Tonya Crowe

Tonya Crowe

Marylee Williams

Jocelyn Brando

Jocelyn Brando

Mrs. Ritter

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Tom Taylor

D.A. Sam Willock

Richard McKenzie

Richard McKenzie

Judge Henry

Ivy Jones

Ivy Jones

Mrs. Willams

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James Tartan

Mr. Williams

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Ed Call

Defense Attorney

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Dark Night of the Scarecrow — FAQs

Where can I watch Dark Night of the Scarecrow in United States?

Dark Night of the Scarecrow is streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family in United States.

Is Dark Night of the Scarecrow on YouTube TV?

Yes — Dark Night of the Scarecrow is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Dark Night of the Scarecrow in?

Dark Night of the Scarecrow is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Dark Night of the Scarecrow?

Dark Night of the Scarecrow runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).

What is Dark Night of the Scarecrow rated?

Dark Night of the Scarecrow is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 194 ratings.

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