THE VAULT

The Scarecrow (1982) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.2/100

The Premise

The same night as a girl is slain in the woods, the teenagers Sam and Les are robbed of all of their hard earned hens. In the quest for their hens they cross the murderer's path.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Rural Horror, Psychological Thriller, The Scarecrow taps into fundamental fears. The 6.2/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of rural horror, psychological thriller, the 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.