The Scarecrow (1982): Cast & Where to Watch
The Scarecrow is a 1982 drama thriller directed by Sam Pillsbury, starring John Carradine as Hubert Salter, Roy Billing and Jonathan Hardy. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Stream it on AMC+ and Philo.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Sam Pillsbury
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Oasis Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Scarecrow About?
The premise of The Scarecrow without spoilers.
On the night a girl is murdered deep in the woods, teenage friends Sam and Les discover that all of their hard‑earned hens have been stolen. Determined to retrieve them, they hunt down the thieves, only to stumble upon the killer’s trail and confront a deadly menace lurking in the forest.
The Scarecrow Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- girl
- night
- teenager
- family relationships
- brother sister relationship
- carnival
- investigation
- murder
- hypnosis
- magician
- bully
- scarecrow
+4 more Show fewer
- childhood
- small town
- based on novel
- independent film
Where to Watch The Scarecrow
Stream it on AMC+ and Philo. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Scarecrow Cast & Characters
John Carradine leads the cast as Hubert Salter, with Roy Billing as Mr. Potroz and Jonathan Hardy as Charlie Dabney. Directed by Sam Pillsbury; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sam Pillsbury
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John Carradine as Hubert Salter - Roy Billing as Mr. Potroz
- Jonathan Hardy as Charlie Dabney
- Tracy Mann as Prudence Poindexter
Also Starring in The Scarecrow
· 13 more- Martyn Sanderson Ned as Adult (voice)
- Bruce Allpress Uncle Athol
- Mark Hadlow Sam Finn
- Stephen Taylor Herbert Poindexter
- Desmond Kelly Mr. Poindexter
- Greg Naughton Victor Lynch
- Philip Holder Constable Ramsbottom
- Greer Robson Lynette
- Anne Flannery Mrs. Poindexter
- Daniel McLaren Les Wilson
- Jono Smith Ned Poindexter
- Denise O'Connell Angela Potroz
- Elizabeth Moody
Cars in The Scarecrow
3 cars on screen, including the 1929 Ford Model A and the 1938 Ford V8 Standard.
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1929 Ford Model A Important role -
1938 Ford V8 Standard Important role -
Jaguar XK 120 Minor role
The Scarecrow Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Klynham Summer” and “L'épouvantail de mort”.
- Also known as
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- Klynham Summer
- L'épouvantail de mort
- Schatten des Schreckens
- L’espantaocells
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The Scarecrow FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Scarecrow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Scarecrow?
The Scarecrow runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Scarecrow released?
The Scarecrow was released on April 30, 1982.
Who directed The Scarecrow?
The Scarecrow was directed by Sam Pillsbury.
More films by Sam Pillsbury Who is in the cast of The Scarecrow?
The Scarecrow stars John Carradine as Hubert Salter, Roy Billing as Mr. Potroz and Jonathan Hardy as Charlie Dabney, among 17 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Scarecrow?
In the US, The Scarecrow is streaming on AMC+ and Philo (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Scarecrow have a post-credit scene?
No. The Scarecrow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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