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Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981): movie guide
Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981) is a Horror, TV Movie running about 97 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.5/10 from 208 votes. Notable cast includes Charles Durning, Larry Drake, Robert F. Lyons, Claude Earl Jones. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1981-10-24
- Runtime: 97 min
- TMDB: 6.5/10
- Genres: Horror, TV Movie
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1981-10-24
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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.
Cast highlights
Dark Night of the Scarecrow features Charles Durning, Larry Drake, Robert F. Lyons, Claude Earl Jones, Lane Smith, Tonya Crowe. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1981-10-24. Runtime: 97 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (208 votes). Genres: Horror, TV Movie. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Dark Night of the Scarecrow?
- Dark Night of the Scarecrow is listed as Horror, TV Movie on TMDB.
- How long is Dark Night of the Scarecrow?
- Dark Night of the Scarecrow runs about 97 minutes.
- Who stars in Dark Night of the Scarecrow?
- Cast highlights include Charles Durning, Larry Drake, Robert F. Lyons, Claude Earl Jones, Lane Smith, Tonya Crowe.
- Does Cinema Box stream Dark Night of the Scarecrow?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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