The Scarecrow (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1982, The Scarecrow is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Sam Pillsbury, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Scarecrow stars Jono Smith as Ned Poindexter, Tracy Mann as Prudence Poindexter, Daniel McLaren as Les Wilson and John Carradine as Hubert Salter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Scarecrow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scarecrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scarecrow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scarecrow (1982)?
- In US, The Scarecrow is available to stream on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scarecrow worth watching?
- The Scarecrow holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scarecrow?
- The Scarecrow stars Jono Smith, Tracy Mann, Daniel McLaren, John Carradine and Bruce Allpress.
- When was The Scarecrow released?
- The Scarecrow was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.