Ernest Scared Stupid

19911991
PGPG
1h 31min

Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

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Comedy Family Fantasy

Ernest accidentally unleashes an ugly troll that plots to transform children into wooden dolls in the town of Briarville, Missouri.Ernest accidentally unleashes an ugly troll that plots to transform children into wooden dolls in the town of Briarville, Missouri.Ernest accidentally unleashes an ugly troll that plots to transform children into wooden dolls in the town of Briarville, Missouri.

Director
- John R. Cherry III
Writers
- John R. Cherry III(story by)
- Coke Sams(story by)
- Charles Gale(screenplay by)
Stars

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Jim Varney in Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

"Ernest Scared Stupid," Jim Varney Touchstone 1991 / MPTV

Jim Varney in "Ernest Scared Stupid" Touchstone 1991 / MPTV

Jim Varney in "Ernest Scared Stupid" Touchstone 1991 / MPTV

Jim Varney in "Ernest Scared Stupid" Touchstone 1991 / MPTV

Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

Life could be pretty if there wasn't someone like Ernest P. Worrell on this planet. In this movie he helps to escape an evil troll out of his grave. That's the start of the end for the world. But... Ernest wouldn't be Ernest if he wasn't planning on saving all the people. This action doesn't make it any better. It's getting worse. —Evert Poppen

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Trivia
The pizzas seen being thrown at the bullies who try to attack the kids' tree house are re-used props from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991).

Goofs
The little girl that Trantor the troll is chasing at the beginning of the movie, smiles even though she's supposed to be screaming in terror.

Quotes
Ernest P. Worrell: How 'bout a bumper sandwich, Boogerlips?

Connections
Featured in At the Movies: Other People's Money/Ernest Scared Stupid/City of Hope/Life Is Sweet (1991)

Soundtracks
Hallelujah Chorus
from "The Messiah"
Composed by George Frideric Handel
Arranged by Louis Knatchbull
Courtesy of Associated Production Music

Top review

Best Ernest movie. Know what I mean?

This is hands down the BEST "Ernest" film ever! In the movie lovable, idiot Ernest P. Worrell accidently wakes up a troll who begins to abduct kids, and turn them into wooden dolls for his evil plan. Of course in this kind of case, our lovable dimwit has to stop the evil troll, and get him back to where he belongs! Of course, in the process, there will be loads of mayhem, and shear laugh riot scenes as well.

As I said before, this was the best "Ernest" film ever made (It even beat out "Ernest Goes To Jail" which is my 2nd favorite "Ernest" film.). What was really cool about this installment was how it had a horror movie look in a way, but made it in an "Ernest" kind of way. Scary, and Hilarious at the same time!!!

This film gets a perfect 10!!

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Release date
- October 11, 1991 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Official site
- Official Facebook
Language
- English
Also known as
- Ernest Scared Stiff
Filming locations
- East Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Production companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
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Gross US & Canada
- $14,143,280
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,453,132
- Oct 14, 1991
Gross worldwide
- $14,143,280

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Runtime
- 1h 31min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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