Legend of the Scarecrow
May 13th, 2010 by John WolfeA beautiful, but sad story about a scarecrow exploring his desire to connect and feel a sense of belonging and worth. Legend of the Scarecrow is narrated in Spanish, but contains English subtitles.
Source: YT user, husows
For more info on the creative process behind this great film, be sure to checkout animator and illustrator, Carlos Lascano’s Legend of the Scarecrow blog entry.
May 13th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
That was so gorgeous and so touching! I wish someone would get smart and at Halloweentime, instead of showing nonstop “Halloween” and “Friday the 13th,” put together shorts like this and give us a real TV special. Wonderful find, John!
May 13th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
**sniff–sniff** I’m sorry John, I’m much to emotional right now to type back a comment. I can relate to this film on way to many levels and in private you know exactly what I mean. This was so sad and though the ending should have picked me up a little….it did not. Us misfits…..we’re always judged and hated by the masses. Too emotional……..this just ripped my heart out more than any video I’ve seen on SOS. The animation, however, was stunning and sucked me right into the position of being the scarecrow himself…………where’s my tissue……….
May 14th, 2010 at 5:08 am
So many great monsters die in windmill fires. We should start a foundation to educate monsters to stay away from windmills. This scarecrow, Frankenstein, Frankenwennie, and others I am sure. So sad. sniff.
May 14th, 2010 at 5:09 am
Yes, I know Frankenstein and Frankenwennie survived. I am just being silly.
May 14th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
autumnforest,
I agree wholeheartedly. For me, Halloween has never been about all that violent stuff. And even though I create zombie decor for my yard haunt, they’re not attacking anyone or depicted in a violent or gory way. Ever since I was a kid, October 31st has been about spooky atmosphere and a magical feeling, and I absolutely wish there were more creative projects out there (be it on television or anywhere else) that shared in that sentiment instead of resorting to the usual lot of typical horror.
Goldie,
I’m with you on that and I know where you’re coming from. Granted, it was just a cartoon (which was beautifully done), but it still conveyed a deeper, meaningful message that resonated with me as well. Legend of the Scarecrow is definitely going in my YT channel’s favorites!
Ethan,
Actually, that premise could make a good SNL skit around October.