Top 10 FARMLAND HORROR Movies

[@Cameroo]

I love Dark Night of the Scarecrow. It's such a fun movie to revisit every few years. I wish they'd make TV movies like this still. It's so great and the atmosphere is amazing.

[@ddcardo]

My favorite part of Dark Night of the Scarecrow is the cut from the wood chipper to the cranberry sauce getting spooned onto a plate.

[@mikecarriere719]

With the one-two punch of X/Pearl, props to Mia Goth for playing both the younger version of the character in the prequel, as well the older Pearl AND Maxine in X, the makeup for her in that one is truly transformative.

[@PerryCJamesUK]

I think these films are usually labelled under the subgenre "Folk Horrors" here in the UK. The 70s were full of them. Very creepy and sort of dirty and muddy, or sometimes dusty and dry.

[@6Haunted-Days]

LMAO no sorry these are NOT folk horror movies whatsoever 🙄😂🤡 and it’s not called folk horrorS either…..good grief. Maybe research WHAT makes a movie a folk horror.

[@6Haunted-Days]

And 15 just as ignorant it looks like…sooooo tired of the functionally illiterate.

[@PerryCJamesUK]

@@6Haunted-Days Sorry to personally offend you with my writings on a screen. I will do better next time.

[@mychunkyjordi7585]

He's on about films just based on farms, completely different to folklore which is like fairytales & mythology etc. I'm from the UK & you haven't offended me 😊💜🐾👍👋

[@MononokeLynn]

I remember watching The Witch for the first time with headphones as it was recommended by a friend who told me the sounds at time were subtle. So here I am, watching The Witch in my bedroom, blanket curled up around me, glued to my tablet…and my boyfriend snuck in and grabbed my feet to pull me out of the bed ala horror movie fashion. Scared the living crap out of me!

[@starscreamthecruel8026]

Can't believe Pumpkinhead didnt make the grade.

[@PerryCJamesUK]

I forgot abut that one!!!

[@mandysmayhem5517]

That movie scared me so bad as a kid 😂

[@zactrollo8402]

Yeah, I was also disappointed that it wasn't on the list. I watched it last year for the first time and I absolutely loved it

[@robertfaulkner1824]

I know right. Night of the living dead was another conspicuously absent

[@BlueBelle-711]

My favorites are Dark Night of the Scarecrow and Motel Hell. I’ve also seen Children of the Corn, Deadly Blessing, and Signs. I definitely wanna see X, Pearl, Blood on Satan’s Claw and The Witch. I may have to catch The Red House and Color out of Space. I too, love B&W movies, Daniel. Thanks 😊 for the recommendations!

[@emerald1805]

“The Dark Secret of Harvest Home”. How is it not on this list? The best farmland horror ever.

[@floodkevin4716]

Maybe because he hasn't watched every single movie? People are wild on here

[@TheDiscoDev]

The VVitch is incredible. I was scared to watch it and then when I did it surpassed the hype. What an unsettling movie. And I loved seeing The Blood on Satan's Claws on your list. Awesome movie.

[@MosesWine]

Ive only seen The Witch once but i still say "Wouldst Thou Love to Live Deliciously" all the time.

[@simonchi5372]

Dead Birds is an amazing movie taking place in a farm house, that nobody talks about.

[@daniellewillis2767]

Dead Birds is really creepy. The CGI has NOT aged well but its fine for brief, under the bed creature jumpscares. If you've ever read (or seen) The Pigeons From Hell, Dead Birds, with it's deserted plantation house full of avian evil and dark secrets, plays out like a prequel to that famous piece of classic horror literature..

[@ThomasGidley-kv2uj]

Scarecrows 1988 is great. Larry Drake killed it in Dark night of the scarecrow.

[@Cameroo]

Larry Drake is amazing. Loved him in Dark Man and hell he just is amazingly funny in Dr Giggles. The dude Had some good range.

[@ThomasGidley-kv2uj]

@@Cameroo Dr. Giggles is my favorite medical movie.

[@VaderTheWhite]

Larry Drake never gave a bad performance

[@kirkwarburton2277]

As a Brit I love how you appreciate our horror films and actors, especially from the mid-late 20th century. It’s great to see your enthusiasm and passion for our English films. I’ve subscribed on this basis, enjoying your vids a lot.

[@antoniogarrett1176]

BRAVO!The journey from Children of the Corn,Motel Hell to Siqns was Incredible! Never saw The Witch but You have Me curious?TY!Great Video!

[@Sean-ms8hx]

Wow I never heard of Color Out of Space and I love Nick Cage,not to mention Lovecraft too!? . I am excited to check it out. Thanks!

[@willmorgan3088]

Really great choices, dude! I've been enjoying your channel a lot. Nice to see Signs score so high on your list. It's one of my all-time favorite films. The music elevates it to another level. I think the script criticisms have some merit, but I agree that thematically it all makes sense and it works well. I totally agree about The Witch as well - really scary and so effective. Finally, I saw Dark Night of the Scarecrow with Joe Bob on the Last Drive-In, and I think it was the best movie he covered that season.

[@fredbergstrom4866]

I agree on Pearl and the Witch. Great modern films for sure. I Remeber being freaked out by Dark secret of Harvest Home from the late 70s. Highly recommended made for TV movie. I can't remember how much of a farm film, but I'm pretty sure it comes close

[@bent3736]

There's a weird old movie called The Touch of Satan (1971) that takes place on a walnut farm that is pretty interesting. It's far from perfect but is definitely worthwhile.

[@doolb666]

Great list! Would definitely recommend "The Dark And The Wicked". great bleak farmland vibes and intense isolation.

[@darthjoe91]

Slash 2002, a slasher movie where a Rockstar, and his band go to his childhood farmhouse for the funeral of his aunt and run into a serial killer dressed as a scarecrow. The featured song in the movie is amazing.

[@Pugs365]

One of my favorite Farm Horror films is The Messengers, 2007, with a very young Kristin Stewart and Dylan McDermott. And, The Dark and the Wicked, 2020, which is eery as hell. The Witch absolutely should be #1!

[@Mark-nh2hs]

Scarecrows and Husk are two great films which I was surprised not to see on the list as they are based on farmland and a farm house.

[@varanid9]

"Blood on Satan's Claw" is my favorite among these but "The Witch" definitely matches it in tone if not in story. There's a movie from the '80s simply titled "Scarecrows" that, though a typical B movie of the times, had a moody vibe that elevated it for me; you might want to check it out. I'll definitely have to watch "The Red House" and "Deadly Blessing". And yes, "Color Out of Space" was very good.

[@upstatenoizepollution62366]

I discovered your channel a few months ago and I am very happy that I did. I have been a fan of this genre for a little over 50 years. I enjoy hearing your knowledge on the various titles that you feature. ALSO-your passion for the Hammer films really caused me to go back and rewatch some of the titles that I own (THANK YOU SO MUCH) Your personal story with "The Witch" had me thinking back to what really shook my spinal cord as a young boy (in my case it was " Trilogy of Terror" and The Exorcist) I remember watching the former on TV with my folks and my sister. It was quite terrifying at the time ,but now I have fond memories of the fright that I felt back then lol. I apologize for rambling- Thank you very much for all of your effort. Your channel is one that I very much look forward to watching on a regular basis !

[@GremlinBones]

Motel Hell is quickly becoming one of my favorite underrated horror. It's geniunely funny and completely wild if you go in blind, like my mom did when we watched it together.

[@sarawelling5271]

Rory Calhoun was the young lover in The Red House and the old farmer in Motel Hell. He also appeared in Hell Comes to Frogtown during which shoot he was terribly ill. He was a trooper.

[@cobwebschannel]

He sure was!

[@goblinb]

I wondered if The Dark Secret Of Harvest Home would be on here. Dark Night Of The Scarecrow is a great movie. I watch it every Halloween season. I saw it aired on TV when I was a kid. The Witch is one of my favorite horror movies.

[@InterstellarAlliance11-11]

Ghost Pirate and now Cobwebs. My new fav channel Daniel. Were tio alike on horror favs.

[@bobcobb3654]

Dark Night of the Scarecrow also shows how far networks would let movies go in the late 70s-early 80s. Throwing someone head first into a piece of farm equipment wouldn’t usually be what someone thinks of when they think “made for TV.” Of course, it may have started with plans for a theatrical run (abc and cbs both produced theatrical films at that time) and the network just backed out.

[@Apostate_Alexei]

Omg the Witch is one of my all-time favorite movies!!

[@hooligan9068]

I thought you were gonna include "The Curse" (1987) on this list but you included colour out of space which is pretty much a remake so that's perfect

[@denniswhite6013]

Night of the Scarecrow is an amazing movie. Fantastic acting too. You barely even see the Scarecrow in the movie too which makes it even scarier.

[@WritteninBlood]

You and I are absolutely on the same page about The Witch. It is a masterpiece of folk/farmland horror. The only difference between us is that I own the soundtrack and listen to it quite often.

[@cobwebschannel]

Man, that soundtrack is the creepiest thing I’ve ever heard. haha

[@WritteninBlood]

@@cobwebschannel Right? Especially near the end!

[@mychunkyjordi7585]

I like Warlock, i know it's not fully based on a farm but the scenes on it are great. Great video as always 😊💜🐾👍👋

[@daniellewillis2767]

It takes ALL kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent fritters...

[@emperorcupcake]

Great list! The Red House is such a gem, love to see it mentioned here! A couple more I would recommend are Crowhaven Farm (another classic 70s tv movie) and Scarecrows (1988). And if you want a so bad it's good farm slasher, don't miss Hollow Gate 🤣

[@D-bow288]

There is no channel like yours absolute 🔥

[@cobwebschannel]

Thank you!

[@bestofboastworlds1883]

Love this channel! Another great channel. For me, I love Deadly Blessing, its a really underrated farm slasher. Lots of fun and has a crazy ending!

[@RavenHouseMystery]

Great list of films. Here are a couple more that I really like: Kingdom Of The Spiders (1977) Silent Warnings (2002) Scarecrows (1988)

[@jjp_corner1968]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep them coming.

[@justincopple8222]

The curse with Wil Wheaton should be number one on this list.

[@josebro352]

Underrated gem. I love that movie. It's actually a vague adaptation of Lovecraft's Colour Out of Space.

[@bdso9593]

You really need to watch The Reflecting Skin. Odd and creepy framland horror.

[@cobwebschannel]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@JanPospisilArt]

Blood on Satan's Claw is great. Kinda tempted by the 4k, though I wonder how much better it looks than the old Severin blu I have.

[@cobwebschannel]

This 4K is my first release of it, because I missed the Severin one. Happy to finally own it!

[@brettdavies5239]

Bloody love you for giving props to Deadly Blessing. Sorely underrated. Not perfect but I’ve always thought it’s top tier Wes 👍🏼

[@kennydeez..1774]

This was Kool...I like that you are doing recaps on "FARMLAND HORROR!"..Some Movies Were Really Really Good 👍🏾 💯👍🏾

[@cobwebschannel]

Thanks!

[@noman6041]

No 'Pumpkinhead'? Also '1974's 'A Sunday In The Country' and 1975's 'The Devil's Rain' [both with a menacing Ernest Borgnine] Also 'Messengers 2: The Scarecrow' and ' 2009's 'Staunton Hill'.

[@ralphgolladay9030]

I'm gonna have to rewatch the witch just because you built it up so much! 😮

[@scottgillespie8011]

Uh, “Farm?” Depending on the movie, they’re “Folk Horror” and/or “Rural Horror.”

[@michaelchoman1625]

Actually, it's "He Who Walks Between The Rows".

[@alydematti]

Motel Hell is such a fun time!

[@redwillow79schippers94]

I absolutely love Dark Night of the Scarecrow. I actually think The Messengers is a pretty good film. Not fantastic but great atmosphere and a decent story.

[@Graves-81_69]

One of my favorites growing up not mentioned here was 1988s “Scarecrows”. It’s pretty dopey as an adult but as a kid back then it freaked me the hell out. The ending was made more horrifying to 10 year old me by the news narrator stating the dog had to be put down for eating the owner. I grew up in the Appalachian mountains and on farms so these movies are awesome to me. My favorite farmland horror movie is without a doubt “Pumpkinhead”. Have you ever seen “Husk”? It was part of the short lived AfterDark series and took cues from basically every other movie in the vein, but it was actually pretty good for what it was. I put it in my October rotation I watched every year.

[@frankb821]

Tried to watch "Blood on Satan's Claw" as the final film of the 2023 Monster Fest at the Skyline Drive-In in Shelbyville, IN, but sadly, I fell asleep 20 minutes as the movie didn't start till 3am. Need to go back and finish that one! Also, "Signs" is a masterpiece...not even about aliens, honestly, but a metaphor for faith which makes it way more impactful.

[@cobwebschannel]

I’ve always wanted to go to that Drive-in! It seems really cool. They have awesome programming.

[@frankb821]

@@cobwebschannel I live in AZ, but go back every year for the Monsterfest, since it's my happy spot, by where I grew up. This year's fest is August 23-24 if you can make it out! Sammy Terry puts on a spooktacular show from the stage under the screen :) BTW...just finished "Deadly Blessing." Talk about bonkers...what in THE eff was that??? Off the chain nutz. Wow

[@btetschner]

A+ video! Awesome topic and picks, never thought about the genre before!

[@cobwebschannel]

Thank you Ben!

[@AJafterhourz]

Can I recommend M Night Shyamalan’s “The Village” from 2004? I know I know, it’s not 100% horror. But it’s my favorite movie of all time. It has farmland, it’s a period piece (barns, lanterns, watch towers, Amish-style setting), has monsters, and has major fall vibes.

[@JohnBednarek]

The Other and Crowhaven Farm

[@nerdjuniorcollege9637]

Crowhaven Farm a classic for me. Love it.

[@ThomasGidley-kv2uj]

I agree with that.

[@nerdjuniorcollege9637]

Good list. My top 3 unless forgot anything would be 1. Children of the Corn 1984 2.Crowhaven Farm 3.Dark Night of the Scarecrow. Cornhavem Farm is on youtube. A 70s tv movie set on a farm about witches. A childhood fave.

[@cobwebschannel]

I watched Crowhaven Farm on KZbin. I liked it, but the quality was so terrible I think my enjoyment was lowered as a result. If it ever gets a Blu-ray release, I will 100% buy and rewatch it.

[@mikelacombe2133]

I’ve enjoyed Scarecrows (1988) although I don’t think it takes place on an actual farm.

[@cobwebschannel]

I actually started that once, and was disappointed that it was really an action movie, and I didn’t finish it. But I need to go back to it with my expectations in check.

[@parisgreen4600]

@@cobwebschannel It gets more horror-y as it goes along. Those scarecrows are nasty suckers! 😀

[@ThomasGidley-kv2uj]

Wicked fun.

[@TomFrichek]

Yaaasss The VVitch owns! As does Dark Night of the Scarecrow. X & Pearl set the bar so high for maXXXine; it has the potential to be a perfect trilogy. Anyways those are all my opinions. What an odd category! Can't get this stuff anywhere else 10/10 fricheks

[@cobwebschannel]

MaXXXine is gonna be awesome!

[@ryandtibbetts2962]

Friday the 13th, the Series had an episode ("Scarecrow") that fits this list like a glove. Easily one of the best and creepiest offerings from that show.

[@caseyjones9359]

Issac was the leader, Malachi was his muscle.

[@joseluisherreralepron9987]

"Motel Hell" has been a favorite for many, many years. It's so off its head. There are some things here that don't make much sense, but overall it's just tons of fun.

[@jamesgrassia844]

Episode of Thriller 1960 The Hollow Watcher

[@garyrichardson475]

The Witch has one of the best director's commentaries I've heard.

[@janelle7668]

I love your list. My favorite is the Red House with the great Edward G. Robinson and Rory Calhoun. Motel Hell with Rory Calhoun again. Love this cult classic. Rory was a heart throb in his day!! I like Texas Chainsaw Massacre 1974 also.

[@stephencribb9850]

Interesting list. I think most people would automatically assume Children of the corn would be top 3. There’s definitely a couple I’ve never heard of so will be watching the Sharon Stone film tonight on Plex. Great to see Blood on Satans Claw. I only watched it a few weeks ago for the first time as only got released here in the UK last month

[@jamesgrassia844]

How about a top ten Paul Naschy werewolf movies

[@cobwebschannel]

Honestly that’s a dream video for me. I just have to get access to all the movies, and I’m getting close!

[@Hoopsrocks]

Not surprisingly, Australia has quite a few farm based horror movies. Not many I'd recommend though....😂 Check out 100 Bloody Acres, made by the same guys who did Late Night With The Devil. It's low budget, silly, farm fun.

[@sharonellis8776]

I love DNOTS, always root for Bubba. The Witch and Children of the Corn are really creepy movies ! xx

[@cobwebschannel]

haha You gotta root for Bubba!

[@kaylaturnis9486]

My favorite Farmland horror movies are Children Of The Corn, Dark Night Of The Scarecrow, Colour Out Of Space, and Die Monster Die! Die Monster Die stars The One And Only Boris Karloff!!!

[@cobwebschannel]

Nice list! Die Monster Die is another Color Out of Space movie!

[@LanceUppercut78]

Ive been hearing a lot of this opinion in recent years that they don't like "Children of the Corn". This just blows my mind as the finale was one of the scariest things I saw my entire childhood. Seeing possessed Issac and the demon in the ground actually being real was just so scary to me. Gave me nightmares for weeks.

[@sebastiancrow7815]

Dang right Farmer Vincent was doing wrong. He used preservatives. Deadly Blessing is my #1 of these. Saw it at the drive-in back in the early 80's and never forgot it.

[@JamiJR]

This whole video kept me thinking about the bit from The Adventure Of The Copper Beeches where Holmes tells Watson that villages give him a certain form of dread. In fact, I had to look it up. “Are they not fresh and beautiful?” I cried with all the enthusiasm of a man fresh from the fogs of Baker Street. But Holmes shook his head gravely. “Do you know, Watson,” said he, “that it is one of the curses of a mind with a turn like mine that I must look at everything with reference to my own special subject. You look at these scattered houses, and you are impressed by their beauty. I look at them, and the only thought which comes to me is a feeling of their isolation and of the impunity with which crime may be committed there.” “Good heavens!” I cried. “Who would associate crime with these dear old homesteads?” “They always fill me with a certain horror. It is my belief, Watson, founded upon my experience, that the lowest and vilest alleys in London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.” “You horrify me!” “But the reason is very obvious. The pressure of public opinion can do in the town what the law cannot accomplish. There is no lane so vile that the scream of a tortured child, or the thud of a drunkard’s blow, does not beget sympathy and indignation among the neighbours, and then the whole machinery of justice is ever so close that a word of complaint can set it going, and there is but a step between the crime and the dock. But look at these lonely houses, each in its own fields, filled for the most part with poor ignorant folk who know little of the law. Think of the deeds of hellish cruelty, the hidden wickedness which may go on, year in, year out, in such places, and none the wiser."

[@michaelchoman1625]

In "Motel Hell", you forgot to mention that not only did Farmer Vincent bury his victims up to their necks in the ground, but he also severed their vocal cords to keep them from yelling for help!

[@EmmaBentzin]

Last year I watch violent night and thank God I cover my eyes for the scary part of the movie is the little girl teams up with Santa to save her family and it is so funking awesome and amazing and funny y'all ❤❤❤

[@michaelchoman1625]

Daniel, I've got two Lovecraft films that you might like: "The Call of Cthulhu" and "The Whisperer in Darkness", both available on home video from a website named the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society.

[@teacherofteachers1239]

There are reasons to include in this list The Wicker Man (I mean, of course the 1973 original). True, it does not involve farmland in the traditional American sense, but foundationally it is fundamental.

[@Havok91]

Scarecrows really need a bigger showing in horror. They're practically perfect. The uncanny valley, the stalking reminiscent of the ever-present imminence of death, is just phenomenal potential.

[@cobwebschannel]

I 100% agree!

[@gordonfreeman2634]

Dark Night of The Scarecrow has so good music.

[@daniellewillis2767]

I saw Motel Hell in the theatre.....I want the Ivan and the Terribles tour van!

[@jduasvte2436]

The Witch is awesome

[@iamnottim.]

Such good movies on this list!

[@lionofapollo4636]

Just the first minute or so of Halloween 4 carries the energy of this type of film. Also..if you happen to have an Urban Horror list or "cult horror".. Children of the Corn 3 comes to mind. ONLY because it has one of the most horrifying scenes that was burned into my mind at a young age when the Mary statue kills the priest.

[@daniellewillis2767]

Blood on Satan's Claw is so much better than The Witch, which is still good, but overrated.

[@st.cimmerian1680]

Dark Night of the Scarecrow and Pumpkinhead reign supreme!

[@billsimonis]

I remember watching Motel Hell for the first time on cable. i was baby sitting two young girls. I thought they were asleep but they happened to come out of their bedroom and caught some of the movie. the prt where the main character as wearing a pig head and chopping up people. . i got in trouble with the parents and had to explain to them what I was watching. I agree that Signs is proably the best M Night Shamalay movie.

[@PREPFORIT]

2 of my favourite farmland/ rural movies are Pumpkinhead and Raw Head Rex.

[@michaelchoman1625]

There's also "Dark Night of the Scarecrow 2".

[@jasonaugustine3370]

I love Dark Night of the Scarecrow

[@alsothatguy]

Just saw X and Pearl - at your recommendation!!! They were so good i had to come back and comment!

[@cobwebschannel]

That’s awesome! So glad you enjoyed!

[@rebeccan7276]

For farmland horror Jeepers Creepers will always be up there for me. Pearl is an amazing pick and I'm so glad it was included... the vibes are straight up if Oklahoma! was a horror thriller, so so good

[@rebeccan7276]

I have to add though you called it 1940's but its set in 1918, America is still in the grips of WWI and Spanish Flu and it really ads to the isolation, hopelessness and unique Americana feel of the setting.

[@fredbergstrom4866]

Blood on Satans claw could be the best British horror film ever made. Deadly Blessing is another I enjoy. There are a few made for TV movies that are good. One with Darren McGavin that Spielberg directed is quite good too

[@SuperLkelley]

brilliant list. not farm horror, but I hope you've seen A Dark Song. Many thanks.

[@numajoff]

My favourite farm horror is the witch. Love its bleak feel and colours washed out

[@cobwebschannel]

An excellent choice

[@MAG-72-24]

Great list! Ever see The Dark Secret of Harvest Home?

[@cobwebschannel]

I haven’t, but a friend of mine really likes it. I need to check it out!

[@JohnBednarek]

Favorite movie of all time. Scared the hell out of me as a kid

[@emerald1805]

“The Dark Secret of Harvest Home”. The best farmland horror ever.

[@kevinschmitt4050]

Check out an early ‘90s movie called The Reflecting Skin. Some of the best farm horror shots that exist.

[@deefrash9806]

Ok, Dark Night of the Scarecrow is the best one on this list, or of the ones I've seen. It still has one, if not the best ending of any horror movie out there and it was made for TV. I highly recommend it, if you haven't seen it. Children of the Corn, Signs and The Witch ALL were just awful!!! Hotel Hell was cheesey, but fun and I still want to see 'X", but haven't found it to watch yet.

[@_Tracker]

The blood on Satan's claw, when a lot of evil was done back then. We've increased productivity since then.😂

[@connieshultz8137]

Dark Secret of Harvest Home!!

[@cobwebschannel]

I need to see it!

[@Victor-gi3dy]

. A long time ago i sent Rory Calhoun a SASE for an autograph & he returned it with a Brief UNSIGNED note saying he charged for his autograph 😊