

Ernest Scared Stupid
1991-10-11 · 91 min · ★ 5.4
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- John Cherry
- Production companies
- Touchwood Pacific Partners 1, Touchstone Pictures, Emshell Producers
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 9,600,000
- Revenue
- USD 14,143,280
Top Cast
Jim VarneyErnest
Bill ByrgeBobby Tulip
Shay AstarElizabeth
Daniel ButlerCliff
Eartha KittOld Lady Hackmore
Jackie WelchTeacher
Mark DelabarreJimmyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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