Ernest Scared Stupid
A comedy so funny it's scary!
Rating: 5.4 out of 10TMDB(225 votes)
Overview
Well-intentioned, eternally bumbling Ernest P. Worrell accidentally releases an evil demon from its sacred tomb. As the demon flexes its power and goes on a ruinous rampage, good-guy Ernest tries to step in to save the town from mass destruction. Trouble is, a 200-year-old curse has scared Ernest stupid, and that means hilarity all around! So, kick back and let the laugh-ridden adventures begin.
Fun facts
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Sequels
Follows Ernest Goes to Jail and is followed by Ernest Rides Again
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Collection
Part of Ernest Collection
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Hanania Baer
Details
- Director
- Writers
- John CherryStory
- Coke SamsStory, Writer
- Charles GaleWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 11, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Collection
- Ernest Collection
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In the United States
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Cast
Jim VarneyErnest
Bill ByrgeBobby Tulip- John CadenheadTom Tulip
- Austin NaglerKenny
Shay AstarElizabeth- Jonas MoscartoloTrantor
Daniel ButlerCliff- Larry BlackMayor Murdock
- Alec KlapperJoey
- Richard WoolfMatt
- Nick VictoryMike
Eartha KittOld Lady Hackmore- Steven MoriyonGregg
- Esther HustonAmanda
- Denice HicksElizabeth's Mother
- Melanie WheelerCrying Woman
Jackie WelchTeacher
Mark DelabarreJimmy- Mike MontgomeryJoey's Dad
- Mary Jane HarvillMother
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