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The Scarecrows
In late 2013, Zina and Djo, both in their twenties, come back to Tunisia from the Syrian front where they were sequestrated and raped. Zina was separated from her two-month-old child and Djo finds out she's pregnant and plunges into mutism and expresses her Syrian horror only in the novel she is writing. Tunisian lawyer, Nadia and Dora, a humanitarian doctor, assist them in their hard and lengthy reconstruction; impeded by the violence of their close circles, the harsh view on the social networks and their angst. Nadia, also Driss' lawyer, a 21-year-old persecuted homosexual who's been banned from all school establishments, asks him to help Zina in the hopes that their stirring meeting will allow them to open their black boxes, to assume themselves and stand up to the unjust society.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a road trip find themselves stranded in a remote rural area. As night falls, they discover that the seemingly harmless scarecrows scattered across the fields are not what they appear to be, leading them into a terrifying fight for survival against a sinister force.
Critical Reception
The Scarecrows (2019) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempt at creating atmospheric tension and a classic slasher feel, many found the plot predictable, the characters underdeveloped, and the scares uninspired.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eerie atmosphere and rural setting.
Criticized for a derivative plot and lack of originality.
Character motivations and actions were often questioned.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Scarecrows' were largely unenthusiastic, with many viewers expressing disappointment in the film's generic horror tropes and predictable scares. Some found the pacing to be slow, and the scares lacking in genuine impact.
Fun Fact
The film utilized a relatively small budget, relying heavily on practical effects and location shooting to create its unsettling atmosphere, with many of the scarecrows used in the film being sourced from local farms.
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