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In the film, Ernest unwittingly unleashes an evil troll upon a small town on Halloween night and helps the local children fight back. It was released on October 11, 1991, and grossed $14.1 million. It marked the final film to be released by Touchstone Pictures as the end of a four-film deal.
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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...
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Directed byJohn R. Cherry III Produced by Touchstone Pictures Starring: Release Date: October 11, 1991 Box Office Gross Domestic: $14,143,280
May 1, 2020 · There’s genuine care for the balance of humor and horror taken by Ernest Scared Stupid. And even if it can be very scary for children, it’s all done in a way that is safe and harmless. I can’t deny how well those moments work.
Steve Davis Austin Chronicle Rated: 2/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Avaryl Halley Movie Bitches The best of the Ernest Movies. The practical FX are amazing! The practical FX are amazing!
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Oct 11, 2021 · The classic horror comedy movie Ernest Scared Stupid has just celebrated its 30th anniversary. Directed by John Cherry and starring Jim Varney in his long-running role as Ernest P. Worrell,...
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Ernest Scared Stupid : The Retro Network. Do You Remember? Ernest Scared Stupid. “Somebody with a runny nose is gonna die.”. Having already applied his bumbling shenanigans to one holiday in 1988’s Ernest Saves Christmas, slapstick neighborhood doofus Ernest P. Worrell set his sights on Halloween in 1991’s Ernest Scared Stupid.
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Ernest Scared Stupid (1991) Submitted by Tornado Dragon. At the school Halloween dance, Trantor (Jonas Moscartolo) obtains his final soul needed to release his troll army, but his weakness – milk – is revealed to Kenny (Austin Nagler). Trantor also turns Ernest’s (Jim Varney) dog Rimshot into a wooden doll before leaving for the treehouse.
