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1991
  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Fantasy

Ernest Scared Stupid

A comedy so funny it's scary!
Runtime
1h 31m
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Countries
  • US
  • United States
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Languages
  • en
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.

Crew
Charles Gale
Screenplay
John R. Cherry III
Director
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Cast
Jim Varney
Ernest P. Worrell
Eartha Kitt
Francis "Old Lady" Hackmore
Bill Byrge
Bobby Tulip
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  • Status
    Released
  • Release date
    Oct. 11, 1991
  • Original Language
    English
  • Production Companies
    • Touchstone Pictures
    • Touchwood Pacific Partners 1

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