Dark Night of the Scarecrow
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.
Why it matters
A chilling rural revenge tale where innocence weaponized as a scarecrow turns vigilante justice against small-town cruelty.
- Larry Drake’s heartbreaking performance as Bubba anchors a story steeped in tragic injustice and supernatural reckoning.
- Practical effects and moody cornfield cinematography create a haunting atmosphere that’s perfect for autumn nights.
- A folk-horror-inflected narrative that explores themes of prejudice, guilt, and retribution in Americana’s heartland.
- For fans of slow-building tension and moral horror — less jump scare, more dread that lingers like a restless spirit.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
29
Supernatural
0
Creature
18
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
43
Survival
66
Revenge
