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Ernest Scared Stupid was released theatrically in the United States by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution on October 11, 1991. [4] It is the fourth film in the Ernest series, and the final in a four-film deal with Touchstone Pictures , with future installments after Ernest Rides Again , released independently as direct-to-video .
Ernest Goes to Jail was released on April 6, 1990, and would be the last time an Ernest film was a hit at the box office, despite the next title, Ernest Scared Stupid (1991), being a fan-favorite today.
May 1, 2020 · This gimmick for the troll was designed because obviously it couldn’t be running around killing children in a PG movie—but this is arguably scarier. Instead of killing you, the troll makes sure that you suffer for all time. There are scenes in this flick that are shot like a genuine horror movie.
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Ernest (Jim Varney) is a sanitation worker in Briarville, Missouri. Though he tries hard, Ernest continues to cause problems for the town and himself. While trying to help local kids Kenny and Elizabeth (Austin Nagler and Shay Astar), build a treehouse, he unleashes Trantor the troll (Jonas Moscartolo) on the eve of Halloween. Trantor is looking fo...
Jim Varney gives his all as Ernest. From the first moment to the last the audience will appreciate the hard work that Varney has done in creating a genuinely good person in the form of Ernest. From the multiple characters that Varney plays, audiences will snicker at the jokes, and appreciate the joy that he is trying to show on screen.
Ernest Scared Stupid is not a great film. It’s barely watchable, and without Jim Varney, audiences wouldn’t be able to get through the picture. Watching this film now makes me wonder how on earth it got a big screen release. The star of the show is Varney, and in previous movies in the Ernest world, he had a capable supporting cast, and the scripts...
Ernest Scared Stupid gets a 0 Golden Popcorn Bucket rating. The title of the film alone should give you enough of a hint about the content of the film. Jim Varney as usual, throws himself into the role of Ernest with gusto, but the story, supporting cast, and the troll just aren’t interesting enough to sustain the attention of the audience. I am hu...
Next week we go back to the M. Night Shyamalan world with his creepy thriller in the cornfields, Signs.
Directed byJohn R. Cherry III Produced by Touchstone Pictures Starring: Release Date: October 11, 1991 Box Office Gross Domestic: $14,143,280
Oct 9, 2023 · For those of you unfamiliar with the premise, Ernest Scared Stupid centers around Ernest, who accidentally releases a demonic troll from his prison. Once out, the creature begins turning children into wooden dolls, allowing the troll to feed off their energy and begin growing an army of his own.
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Sep 20, 2016 · Released on October 11th of that year, Ernest Scared Stupid is essentially Ernest P. Worrell’s Halloween special, and in it the lovable idiot summons forth an ancient troll when he messes...
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Ernest Scared Stupid is a 1991 American comedy horror film directed by John Cherry. It stars Jim Varney and Eartha Kitt. It is the fifth film to feature the character Ernest P. Worrell, and the fourth film in the Ernest series, after Ernest Goes to Jail (1990).
