iRewind Talk: Dark Night of the Scarecrow

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Posted by SisterChristian (Member # 8343) on :

Does anyone else remember this movie?

It was a made for TV movie about a mentally retarded guy accused of attacking a young girl, but really saves her from a dog attack. He hides inside a scarecrow in cornfield, but is found out and then shot.

When the townspeople realize he was wrongly accused, those involved in his death are killed by a scarecrow.

I remember watching it a lot growing up and then it disappeared. Don't think it's on DVD.

Posted by johnny76 (Member # 8174) on :

Loved this movie for its dark qualities. Scared the crap outta me when I was a kid seeing that scarecrow in the field, especially when they showed its eyes move. I also like the revenge aspect of the movie, those crooked townspeople get what they deserved. [Big Grin]

Good flik

Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :

I felt sorry for the mentally challenged guy. I liked the whole revenge aspect too. I haven't seen it since I was about 12 or 13....

Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :

Thanks for reminding me....I've been meaning to track this one down and now I will!

Posted by LoverswithCassie (Member # 7794) on :

SisterChristian, Johnny76, pettyfan and 80'sRocked, I have good news for all of you. Dark Night of the Scarecrow is posted on YouTube if you would like to watch it. Enjoy. [Smile]

[ 24. October 2009, 23:29: Message edited by: LoverswithCassie ]

Posted by SisterChristian (Member # 8343) on :

I am so going to watch this tomorrow. Thanks!

Posted by pettyfan (Member # 2260) on :

Thanks! I'll have to watch it!

Posted by buffalo-girl (Member # 7498) on :

i liked this movie too the last time i saw it was on syfy but it was probably 3 years or so ago now i have to buy it for my collection thanks for reminding me about it !

Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :

Just watched Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981)

It was pretty good made for tv-horror flick.
Really slow at times but very atmospheric.
I think that it would have been even creepy if i´d seen this back in the 80s.

Some familiar faces among the cast like Charles Durning and Lane Smith.
They all did a good job.

The dvd will be re-released on September 28, 2010.

[ 29. February 2012, 04:59: Message edited by: aTomiK ]

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