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Ernest Scared Stupid

  • 1991
  • PG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
13K
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Jim Varney in Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)
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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
    • Coke Sams
    • Charles Gale
  • Stars
    • Jim Varney
    • Eartha Kitt
    • Austin Nagler
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John R. Cherry III
    • Writers
      • John R. Cherry III
      • Coke Sams
      • Charles Gale
    • Stars
      • Jim Varney
      • Eartha Kitt
      • Austin Nagler
    • 75User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Jim Varney
    Jim Varney
    • Ernest P. Worrell
    Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt
    • Old Lady Hackmore
    Austin Nagler
    • Kenny Binder
    Shay Astar
    Shay Astar
    • Elizabeth
    Jonas Moscartolo
    Jonas Moscartolo
    • Trantor
    John Cadenhead
    • Tom Tulip
    Bill Byrge
    • Bobby Tulip
    Richard Woolf
    • Matt Murdock
    Nick Victory
    • Mike Murdock
    Alec Klapper
    • Joey
    Steven Moriyon
    • Gregg
    Daniel Butler
    Daniel Butler
    • Sheriff Cliff Binder
    Esther Huston
    • Amanda
    Larry Black
    • Mayor Murdock
    Denice Hicks
    • Elizabeth's Mother
    Melanie Wheeler
    • Crying Woman
    Jackie Welch
    Jackie Welch
    • Teacher
    Mark Delabarre
    Mark Delabarre
    • Jimmy
    • Director
      • John R. Cherry III
    • Writers
      • John R. Cherry III
      • Coke Sams
      • Charles Gale
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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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). Both movies had the same prop master, Doug White.
    • 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?

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits feature public domain horror movies with Ernest reacting to them.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: 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 reviews75

    Featured review
    7/10

    I didn't have four fathers! I only had one father and I didn't know him that well

    Ernest Scared stupid is my second favorite film in the Ernest series. Right behind Goes To Camp, Scared Stupid is an absolute comedy classic from my childhood. Jim Varney is a comedic legend and with director John Cherry created some of the most entertaining movies that are not only hilarious, but fun for the whole family.

    The plot revolves around Ernest awakening an evil troll who goes after the neighborhood children, and it's up to Ernest and the kids to stop him.

    The story is a little darker than most Ernest movies but packs just as much laughter as the rest in the series. It's a nice horror movie for kids and If you're a fan of Jim and the Ernest character, then you'll love this film.
    • JakeRfilmfreak
    • Oct 25, 2023
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    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 contra los trolls
    • Filming locations
      • East Nashville, Tennessee, USA(downtown Briarville)
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
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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
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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