I remember watching this at least twice when I was 8 or 9. Scary as hell. Loved it. Still remember the flower gift at the end sending a shiver down my spine. great memories.
Want to watch this again. Saw that it is on Bluray, Might have to pick it but I'm afraid watching it as a 30 something will ruin the memories.
I'm 36, and am watching again for the first time since I was a kid. I rented it from Netflix.
So far, it still chills me!
The scarecrow's face alone is terrifying!
"I'd say this cloud is Cumulo Nimbus."
"Didn't he discover America?"
"Penfold, shush."
I saw this as a kid back in the early 80s myself. It made me think all postmen were evil! I still get the sweats going to the mail box.
shareThis movie is definitely inappropiate for 8 years olds.
shareI was 8 when this movie originally aired on CBS & it literally traumatized me it was so terrifying. I had nightmares for about 6 months after watching it & nearly had a panic attack anytime I saw a commercial for it on TBS. Only in the past few years have I been able to handle looking at images of the Scarecrow's face online. So yeah, I think you will still find it effective...
This is a rotten way to end it!
This is not the end; you haven't read it yet.
In the Mouth of Madness
I'm not sure if you'll find it "scary" but you'll definitely be able to appreciate the story and feel angry about the injustice committed. I think you'll root for revenge. Even if you don't think it's scary I think you should still be able to enjoy it for it's story.
Burn, witch! Burn, witch! Burn! Burn! Burn!
I was 11 when it first aired. Scared me silly.
Now I watch it every Halloween with my family, along with "Don't Go To Sleep."
Always -- ALWAYS entertained. It won't ruin a thing. It will just amaze you that you had such good taste as a kid =).