Horror TV Movie Dark Night of the Scarecrow Collection

Dark Night of the Scarecrow

Name: Dark Night of the Scarecrow
Director: Frank De Felitta
Genre: Horror, TV Movie
Released: 1981-01-01
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Charles Durning, Larry Drake, Robert F. Lyons, Claude Earl Jones, Lane Smith

1981Dir. Frank De Felitta1h 37m

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Runtime1h 37m

Released1981

DirectorFrank De Felitta

About This Movie

Dark Night of the Scarecrow is a fascinating entry in the horror TV movie genre. The atmosphere is thick with tension, and you feel that palpable dread from the start. Bubba, played with such earnestness, evokes a deep sympathy, and the injustice he faces is haunting. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the mounting horror to sink in, and the vigilante themes resonate in a way that’s unsettling. The practical effects are minimal but effective, making the final scenes all the more impactful. The eerie score complements the visuals, enhancing that feeling of isolation. Overall, it’s the performances and the moral complexity that really make this one stand out in the realm of horror television.

TV movie from the early '80sStrong themes of injustice and revengeNotable for its unsettling atmosphere