Night of the Scarecrow (1995): Cast & Plot
Night of the Scarecrow is a 1995 horror film directed by Jeff Burr, starring John Lazar as The Warlock, Howard Swain and Elizabeth Barondes. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Jeff Burr
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Steve White Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Night of the Scarecrow About?
The premise of Night of the Scarecrow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a group of intoxicated teenagers accidentally unleash the spirit of an ancient warlock, it possesses a scarecrow and embarks on a murderous spree, targeting the descendants of those who killed the warlock a century earlier. A newcomer and the mayor’s daughter join forces to stop the rampage before the warlock can reincarnate.
Night of the Scarecrow Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- killer scarecrow
- slasher killer
- slasher
- supernatural power
- supernatural serial murder
- reference to sex
- fornication
- pig
- cloth fetishism
- fetishism
- corrupt priest
- hallucination
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- sex hallucination
- asthma
- reference to sexy underwear
- sex
- uncle niece relationship
- father daughter relationship
- dark past
- evil wizard
- hedonism
- sex orgy
- older woman younger woman sex
- satanic orgy
- lesbian cunnilingus
- crucifixion
- evil magician
- scarecrow comes to life
- evil scarecrow
- slasher horror
- supernatural slasher
- warlock
- scarecrow
- female nudity
- animate doll
- curse
- demon
- evil doll
- independent film
Night of the Scarecrow Cast & Characters
John Lazar leads the cast as The Warlock, with Howard Swain as The Scarecrow and Elizabeth Barondes as Claire. Directed by Jeff Burr; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jeff Burr
- John Lazar as The Warlock
- Howard Swain as The Scarecrow
- Elizabeth Barondes as Claire
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Stephen Root as Frank
Also Starring in Night of the Scarecrow
· 10 more- John Hawkes Danny
- Gary Lockwood William
- Dirk Blocker George
- Martine Beswick Barbara
- Bruce Glover Thaddeus
- Duane Whitaker Deputy #1
- Joe Unger Deputy #2
- John Mese Dillon
- Cristi Harris Stephanie
- Cynthia Merrill Lorraine
More from Jeff Burr
More films directed by Jeff Burr, best-rated first: Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, Alien Tornado, Mil Mascaras vs. the Aztec Mummy and Devil’s Den.
Night of the Scarecrow Plot Summary
What happens in Night of the Scarecrow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After a devastating drought, a small town strikes a dangerous bargain: immunity for The Warlock in exchange for a bountiful harvest. At first, fields bloom and life seems restored, but the warlock’s influence soon pushes the community toward excess and self-indulgence. When the mayor Silas Goodman’s own daughter is drawn into this hedonistic spell, the town’s sense of balance begins to crack and the decision to act grows urgent.
Full summary
The whole story of Night of the Scarecrow, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Night of the Scarecrow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the warlock in the film?
Cars in Night of the Scarecrow
6 cars on screen, including the 1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1974 MG B.
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1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
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1982 Plymouth Gran Fury Important role -
Allis-Chalmers HD-Series Minor role
Night of the Scarecrow Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Η Νύχτα Του Σκιάχτρου” and “A Noite do Espantalho”.
- Also known as
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- Η Νύχτα Του Σκιάχτρου
- A Noite do Espantalho
- Der Pakt mit dem Dämon
- A madárijesztő éjszakája
- Die Nacht der Krähe
- La nuit de l'épouvantail
- 猛鬼夜惊魂
- Ночь пугала
- 허수아비
- Strach na wróble
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Scarecrow Gone Wild, Scarecrow and Dark Night of the Scarecrow.
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Dark Night of the Scarecrow 1981 -
Scarecrow Slayer 2003 -
Return of the Scarecrow 2018 -
Night of the Dark Full Moon 1972 -
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Night of Terror 1933 -
The Scarecrow 1982 -
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Attack of the Killer Scarecrow 2020
Night of the Scarecrow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Night of the Scarecrow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Night of the Scarecrow?
Night of the Scarecrow runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Night of the Scarecrow released?
Night of the Scarecrow was released on August 8, 1995.
Who directed Night of the Scarecrow?
Night of the Scarecrow was directed by Jeff Burr.
More films by Jeff Burr Who is in the cast of Night of the Scarecrow?
Night of the Scarecrow stars John Lazar as The Warlock, Howard Swain as The Scarecrow and Elizabeth Barondes as Claire, among 14 credited actors.
Does Night of the Scarecrow have a post-credit scene?
No. Night of the Scarecrow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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