Scarecrow
Uniting People With Film
We’re Open for Pickup!
Click here to see all the ways you can support Scarecrow during this period (including renting by mail).
After closing our doors in March to assist with social distancing efforts, Scarecrow Video will resume renting titles via our pickup window on Tuesday, May 19. We are asking patrons to phone in their orders, pay with a card (no cash at this time), and pick up their orders at Scarecrow.
Patrons should always check scarecrow.com for the latest information, but for now our plan is:
- Pickup hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 12pm – 8pm (closed Monday)
- Please call us at (206) 524-8554 to request and pay for your rentals before arriving. Your order will be available at our pickup window (located between our main doors and our parking lot)
- During this period of limited service, we are unable to offer our 2-for-1 Wednesday promotion.
- When picking up your order, please be mindful of social distancing regulations (wear a face covering, maintain a distance of at least 6 feet between those waiting for service, etc.
- If you have rentals to return, You may always use the drop slots in the main doors which are open 24/7, and we are also still gladly accepting returns by mail.
- Consider purchasing pre-paid rental credits. They save time and money!
- Remember that we have pre-paid mailers available to make returning titles easier. These are only $4.75, hold four discs, and the postage never expires. If you wish to purchase one, please let us know when you place your pickup order.
For those who prefer it, we are still offering our Rental by Mail service (which is now serving 17 states!). Click Here for info on signing up for that program.
Visit Scarecrow by Appointment
We’re very pleased to announce that we’re opening the doors for by-appointment browsing.
New Releases for March 2!
It’s New Release Tuesday! This week we’ve got Milla and Tony Jaa vs. monsters, classic Bob Hope, pirate radio, Frank Zappa, and more.
NG MAN-TAT (1952-2021)
Last week the great Hong Kong actor Ng Man-tat passed away due to liver cancer. Though he was a versatile actor with many great dramatic performances to his name (including his Hong Kong Film Awards nominated role in A Moment of Romance), he was best known for comedic roles. He co-starred with Stephen Chow dozens of times, starting in 1983 on the TV series The Legend of the Condor Heroes and finally in 2001’s Shaolin Soccer. He continued acting in movies up through this year.
Of Ng’s nearly 200 credits, here are the ones we have available for rent. Due to translation discrepancies and alternate titles it’s possible we missed some, so feel free to call if there’s something else you’re looking for.
Note the formats – most are on regular DVD, but a few require a region free player. Two of them we only have on laserdisc! We also noted a few that are dubbed rather than subtitled.
Scarecrow Radio Episode 13
THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: Ben and Darcy go deep on a few documentaries about the life of pop singer Britney Spears with friend of the show and Britney superfan Maddie Bumb! Check it out!
The Seasoned Ticket #125
Robert Horton is a Scarecrow board member and a longtime film critic. He will be contributing a series of “critic’s notes” to the Scarecrow blog—a chance to highlight worthy films playing locally and connecting them to the riches of Scarecrow’s collection. Read More
New Releases for February 23!
It’s New Release Tuesday! This week we’ve got a slept-on 80’s classic from Criterion, some Doris Day from Warner Archive, and a metric ton of vintage schlock horror from Full Moon Entertainment!
The Seasoned Ticket #124
Robert Horton is a Scarecrow board member and a longtime film critic. He will be contributing a series of “critic’s notes” to the Scarecrow blog—a chance to highlight worthy films playing locally and connecting them to the riches of Scarecrow’s collection. Read More
New Releases for February 16!
This week we’ve got interdimensional superheroes, monsters in the deep south, a Senegalese masterpiece, a maniacal Hollywood producer, believe it or not a fourth CROCODILE DUNDEE movie, and of course, GOOD BURGER.
Scarecrow Radio Episode 12
THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: We watch Season 1 Disc 1 of the beloved NBC sitcom FRASIER with Seattle filmmaker MARCY STONE-FRANCOIS! Plus we talk shop with the fine folks from Charlotte, NC’s very own VISART VIDEO! Check it out!
The Seasoned Ticket #123
Robert Horton is a Scarecrow board member and a longtime film critic. He will be contributing a series of “critic’s notes” to the Scarecrow blog—a chance to highlight worthy films playing locally and connecting them to the riches of Scarecrow’s collection. Read More
New Releases for February 9!
This week we’ve got space aliens in the tummy, a vintage 3D western, a documentary about Black horror films and filmmakers, a classic conspiracy thriller, a body-swapping slasher comedy, and tons more.
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