Night of the Scarecrow
“Terror has come home to harvest”
Synopsis
A group of drunk teenagers accidently set free the spirit of a warlock, which possesses a scarecrow. The scarecrow goes on a bloody rampage killing the descendents of the men who had killed the warlock a century before. A newcomer and the daughter of the mayor try to stop it before it is too late and the warlock can reincarnate...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Fantasy Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
January 16, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Burr
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Mazur, Reed Steiner
- Original Score
- Jim Manzie
- Original Title
- Night of the Scarecrow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Steve White Entertainment, Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Burr
Dan Mazur, Reed Steiner
Jim Manzie
Thomas L. Callaway
Bob Murawski
Barry Bernardi
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Mazur
Screenplay
Reed Steiner
Screenplay
Jeff Burr
Director
Mark Bridges
Costume Design
Thomas L. Callaway
Director of Photography
Barry Bernardi
Producer
Mick Strawn
Production Design
Bob Murawski
Editor
Ben Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Scarecrow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night of the Scarecrow about?
A group of drunk teenagers accidently set free the spirit of a warlock, which possesses a scarecrow. The scarecrow goes on a bloody rampage killing the descendents of the men who had killed the warlock a century before. A newcomer and the daughter of the mayor try to stop it before it is too late and the warlock can reincarnate...
Who directed Night of the Scarecrow?
Night of the Scarecrow was directed by Jeff Burr.
Who stars in Night of the Scarecrow?
The principal cast of Night of the Scarecrow includes Elizabeth Barondes, John Mese, Stephen Root, Bruce Glover, Dirk Blocker.
When was Night of the Scarecrow released and how long is it?
Night of the Scarecrow was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Night of the Scarecrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night of the Scarecrow was composed by Jim Manzie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night of the Scarecrow?
Night of the Scarecrow holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).