The Original Classic
The Premise
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 Terrifies Us
Categorized under Revenge, Supernatural, Cult, Dark Night of the Scarecrow taps into fundamental fears. The 6.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of mentally disabled, grave, scarecrow continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.
- If you survived Dark Night of the Scarecrow, you should read about The Last House on the Left.
- If you survived Dark Night of the Scarecrow, you should read about The Horseman.
- If you survived Dark Night of the Scarecrow, you should read about The Living Skeleton.