Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981)

I just got this in the mail. I hadn’t seen it since I was probably 10, and I remember it creeped me out as a kid. I got it for free (along with NOTLD: Reanimated) from a certificate I won at work. I was really hoping it held up, and I’m glad to say it did. It’s a genuinely creepy film, with a great score and atmosphere. The themes were surprisingly darker than I remember, especially for a made-for-TV movie. Anyway, anyone else here a fan? If you are, the DVD is worth a purchase. The quality is fantastic. The only features are an old CBS promo for the movie and a commentary, which are good enough for me. Well worth a look if you’ve never seen it as well.

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