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Ernest Scared Stupid

  • 19911991
  • PGPG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
12K
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Jim Varney in 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.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
12K
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  • Director
    • John R. Cherry III
  • Writers
    • John R. Cherry III(story by)
    • Coke Sams(story by)
    • Charles Gale(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Jim Varney
    • Eartha Kitt
    • Austin Nagler
Top credits
  • Director
    • John R. Cherry III
  • Writers
    • John R. Cherry III(story by)
    • Coke Sams(story by)
    • Charles Gale(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Jim Varney
    • Eartha Kitt
    • Austin Nagler
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 60User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Top cast

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    Jim Varney
    Jim Varney
    • Ernestas Ernest
    Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt
    • Old Lady Hackmoreas Old Lady Hackmore
    Austin Nagler
    • Kennyas Kenny
    Shay Astar
    Shay Astar
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    Jonas Moscartolo
    Jonas Moscartolo
    • Trantoras Trantor
    John Cadenhead
    • Tom Tulipas Tom Tulip
    Bill Byrge
    • Bobby Tulipas Bobby Tulip
    Richard Woolf
    • Mattas Matt
    Nick Victory
    • Mikeas Mike
    Alec Klapper
    • Joeyas Joey
    Steven Moriyon
    • Greggas Gregg
    Daniel Butler
    • Cliffas Cliff
    Esther Huston
    • Amandaas Amanda
    Larry Black
    • Mayor Murdockas Mayor Murdock
    Denice Hicks
    • Elizabeth's Motheras Elizabeth's Mother
    Melanie Wheeler
    • Crying Womanas Crying Woman
    Jackie Welch
    Jackie Welch
    • Teacheras Teacher
    Mark Delabarre
    Mark Delabarre
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    • Director
      • John R. Cherry III
    • Writers
      • John R. Cherry III(story by)
      • Coke Sams(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Charles Gale(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Chiodo Brothers are credited with special effects for this film, who also made Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988). Look for trolls in the finale that resemble Klowns, as well as the same spinning death effect. The Chiodos actually didn't save any of the original Klown molds. Though they may have used some ears molds. John Cherry's troll designs just happened to look a lot like the Klowns.
    • 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

    User reviews60

    Review
    Top review
    Best Ernest movie
    This was the best Ernest movie of all. Jim Varney shines as the bumbling fool Ernest P. Worrell. The story basically has Ernest waking up a troll, who kidnaps and turns children to wood for his evil plans. Ernest must catch what he let out. Of course that ensures much mayhem and laughter (especially that giant bear trap). The plot resembles an old horror film but it works for Ernest. My opinion on the kids is, they help the plot work and make sense but got kind of annoying. The real reason to see this movie is to see what foolish thing Ernest does next. Overall a good film.
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    • Jan 24, 2000

    FAQ2

    • who is the random guy who shows up at 0:01:08?
    • What film is the castle clip seen during the intro from?

    Details

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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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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,600,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,143,280
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,453,132
      • Oct 14, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,143,280
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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