Dark Night of the Scarecrow
“The Original Classic”
Synopsis
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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Dark Night of the Scarecrow - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-29
Top Cast
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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
Alice Nunn
Mrs. Bunch
John Steadman
Mr. Loomis
Dave Adams
Deputy
Ivy Bethune
Mrs. Hocker
Dennis Robertson
Ray
Jetta Scelza
Mrs. Whimberly
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank De Felitta
- Screenplay & Story
- J.D. Feigelson, Butler Handcock
- Original Score
- Glenn Paxton
- Original Title
- Dark Night of the Scarecrow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Wizan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank De Felitta
J.D. Feigelson, Butler Handcock
Glenn Paxton
Vincent A. Martinelli
Skip Lusk
Joe Wizan, Bobbi Frank
Department Leadership Roster
Frank De Felitta
Director
Bobbi Frank
Producer
Glenn Paxton
Original Music Composer
Vincent A. Martinelli
Director of Photography
Skip Lusk
Editor
John C. Meier
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Night of the Scarecrow
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What is Dark Night of the Scarecrow 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 directed Dark Night of the Scarecrow?
Dark Night of the Scarecrow was directed by Frank De Felitta.
Who stars in Dark Night of the Scarecrow?
The principal cast of Dark Night of the Scarecrow includes Charles Durning, Larry Drake, Robert F. Lyons, Claude Earl Jones, Lane Smith.
When was Dark Night of the Scarecrow released and how long is it?
Dark Night of the Scarecrow was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Night of the Scarecrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Night of the Scarecrow was composed by Glenn Paxton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Night of the Scarecrow?
Dark Night of the Scarecrow holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).