VCI Entertainment is thrilled to announce the release of the Dark Night of the Scarecrows: Ultimate Collector’s Edition Double Feature, available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray starting September 10, 2024. This highly anticipated bundle includes the classic 1981 horror TV movie Dark Night of the Scarecrow and its long-awaited sequel, Dark Night of the Scarecrow 2—both packed with exclusive special features.
About the Scarecrow pictures…
Dark Night of the Scarecrow: Originally premiering during Halloween week in 1981, Dark Night of the Scarecrow became one of the highest-rated TV movies of all time. The film tells the haunting tale of Marylee Williams (Tonya Crowe), a young girl who is murdered, and the tragic fate of her mentally challenged friend, Bubba Ritter (Larry Drake), who is wrongly blamed by a mob led by Otis P. Hazelrigg (Charles Durning). As the guilty attempt to cover up their crime, they are soon hunted down by a mysterious figure, delivering justice in a chilling turn of events.
Dark Night of the Scarecrow 2: Forty years after the original, Dark Night of the Scarecrow 2 continues the eerie saga. The story follows Chris (Amber Wedding) and her young son Jeremy (Aiden Shurr) as they move to the small town where the events of the first film unfolded. Upon discovering a tattered scarecrow in the cornfields near their new home, Chris reveals a secret to the effigy, sparking a series of unsettling events. A mysterious figure begins to roam the fields—stalking or protecting them from unknown threats?
Special Features
This Ultimate Collector’s Edition is loaded with special features for both the 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions, offering fans an immersive experience:
- New 2023 Dark Night of the Scarecrows Triple Fan Commentary Track: Hosted by Heath Holland (Cereal at Midnight podcast), with insights from Robert Kelly (film historian) and Amanda Reyes (TV movie expert, author, and podcaster).
- Original Commentary Track: Featuring writer J.D. Feigelson and director Frank DeFelitta.
- New 2023 Commentary: A fresh perspective from writer J.D. Feigelson.
- Documentary: “Bubba Didn’t Do It: 30 Years of the Scarecrow”: By Daniel Griffith, exploring the enduring legacy of the film.
- Dark Night of the Scarecrows Cast Reunion Q&A: Recorded at the 2011 Frightfest Film Festival.
- 1981 CBS World Premiere Broadcast Promo: A nostalgic look back at the film’s original TV debut.
- 1985 CBS Network Re-broadcast Promo: Revisiting the film’s impact.
- Photo Gallery – Behind the Scenes: An exclusive glimpse into the making of these iconic films.
Pre-Order Dark Night of the Scarecrows Now
Don’t miss out on this definitive collection that horror fans and collectors will treasure. Pre-order your copy of the Dark Night of the Scarecrows: Ultimate Collector’s Edition Double Feature today, and get ready to experience these cult classics like never before on September 10, 2024!
