The Scarecrow

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  • G
  • 2000
  • 1 hr 21 min
  • 6.3  (267)

The Scarecrow is a 2000 thriller movie that stars Shawn Hoffman, Belinda Montgomery, and Ray Porter. Directed and written by Emmanuel Itier, the film revolves around a young man named Lester who has been quite different from his childhood. He is introverted, unable to socialize and is often the subject of bullying in his college. Lester is also obsessed with scarecrows, which he refers to as his imaginary friends. His only solace is tending to his farm, which he inherited from his parents.

Lester’s life takes a turn when his mother dies, and he is forced to sell the land to his wealthy neighbor, Mr. Crowder. As Lester tries to come to terms with his loss, Mr. Crowder becomes too friendly and tries to force Lester out of his own land. Even the sheriff and the mayor, who Lester's mother had trusted, are unable to help him. Things get worse when Lester's only friend, young Mary Ann, is killed near his land, and he becomes the prime suspect.

Throughout the movie, the audience is taken on a thrilling ride as they watch Lester steadily being pushed to the brink of his sanity. He becomes increasingly reliant on his imaginary friend, the scarecrow, who encourages him to get revenge on those who have wronged him. As the town continues to mistreat him, he becomes increasingly unhinged, and the lines between his reality and imagination blur.

The Scarecrow is a movie that excels in keeping you on the edge of your seat with several twists and turns throughout the film. The performances of the actors are remarkable, especially Hoffman in his portrayal of Lester's desperate and vulnerable character. Montgomery and Porter also do an excellent job in bringing their characters to life as the wealthy couple determined to take Lester's land.

One of the most impressive aspects of the movie is its cinematography. The beautiful landscapes of the countryside are well shot, and the scarecrow, which is always present, adds to the eeriness of the surroundings. The scarecrow looms menacingly throughout the film, often appearing in the background, and acts as a kind of invisible force that drives Lester's actions.

The film takes a macabre turn in the final act as Lester's obsession with the scarecrow reaches its fever pitch. He becomes increasing dangerous and unstable, and the audience is left to ponder whether his actions are influenced by his imaginary friend or his own inner demons.

Overall, The Scarecrow is a movie that should be on your watchlist if you love psychological thrillers. The film does an excellent job of building a tense atmosphere and keeps the audience guessing as to what will happen next. The inevitable climax that takes place is chilling and will stay in your mind long after the credits have rolled.

The Scarecrow is a 2000 animated movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 21 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.3.

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  • Release Date
    2000
  • MPAA Rating
    G
  • Runtime
    1 hr 21 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.3  (267)