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Ernest Scared Stupid
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Ernest Scared Stupid

1991-10-11 · 91 min · ★ 5.4

Comedy · Family · Horror

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 VarneyJim VarneyErnest
Bill ByrgeBill ByrgeBobby Tulip
John CadenheadTom Tulip
Austin NaglerKenny
Shay AstarShay AstarElizabeth
Jonas MoscartoloTrantor
Daniel ButlerDaniel ButlerCliff
Larry BlackMayor Murdock
Alec KlapperJoey
Richard WoolfMatt
Nick VictoryMike
Eartha KittEartha KittOld Lady Hackmore
Steven MoriyonGregg
Esther HustonAmanda
Denice HicksElizabeth's Mother
Melanie WheelerCrying Woman
Jackie WelchJackie WelchTeacher
Mark DelabarreMark DelabarreJimmy
Mike MontgomeryJoey's Dad
Mary Jane HarvillMother

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