

Dark Night of the Scarecrow
“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.
Where to watch Dark Night of the Scarecrow in United States
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Where is Dark Night of the Scarecrow streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Philo, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | Bloodstream, Filmzie | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Bloodstream, Tubi TV, Filmzie, Midnight Pulp | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream, Tubi TV | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Bloodstream, Filmzie | — |
| France | Bloodstream, Filmzie | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Bloodstream, Filmzie | — |
| Japan | Bloodstream, 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
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
Otis P. Hazelrigg

Larry Drake
Bubba Ritter

Robert F. Lyons
Skeeter Norris

Claude Earl Jones
Philby

Lane Smith
Harless Hocker

Tonya Crowe
Marylee Williams

Jocelyn Brando
Mrs. Ritter
Tom Taylor
D.A. Sam Willock

Richard McKenzie
Judge Henry

Ivy Jones
Mrs. Willams
James Tartan
Mr. Williams
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.












