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Ernest Scared Stupid

Ernest Scared Stupid

Ernest Scared Stupid

Ernest Scared Stupid

A comedy so funny it's scary!

1991•1h 31m•

★5.3(207 ratings)

ComedyFamilyHorror

Overview

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.

Director

Writers

Coke Sams, John Cherry, Charles Gale

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Main Cast

Jim Varney

Jim Varney

Ernest

Bill Byrge

Bill Byrge

Bobby Tulip

John Cadenhead

John Cadenhead

Tom Tulip

Austin Nagler

Austin Nagler

Kenny

Shay Astar

Shay Astar

Elizabeth

Jonas Moscartolo

Jonas Moscartolo

Trantor

Daniel Butler

Daniel Butler

Cliff

Larry Black

Larry Black

Mayor Murdock

Alec Klapper

Alec Klapper

Joey

Richard Woolf

Richard Woolf

Matt

Nick Victory

Nick Victory

Mike

Eartha Kitt

Eartha Kitt

Old Lady Hackmore

Full Crew

Direction

Director: John Cherry
First Assistant Director: Patrice Leung
Second Assistant Director: Douglas A. Raine

Writing

Story: Coke Sams
Story: John Cherry
Writer: Charles Gale
Writer: Coke Sams

Production

Co-Producer: Coke Sams
Executive Producer: Martin Erlichman
Casting: Ruth Lambert
Producer: Stacy Williams

Music & Sound

Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Leslie Shatz
Sound Designer: Douglas Murray
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Michael Semanick
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Marian Wallace
Original Music Composer: Bruce Arntson
Original Music Composer: Kirby Shelstad

Cinematography

Second Unit Director of Photography: Mark Van Loon
Director of Photography: Hanania Baer
Key Grip: Terry Arthur

Editing

Editor: Craig Bassett

Art Direction

Production Design: Chris August
Set Decoration: Linda Vipond
Art Direction: Mark Ragland

Costume & Make-Up

Special Effects Makeup Artist: Bart Mixon
Key Hair Stylist: Candy L. Walken
Key Makeup Artist: June Brickman
Special Effects Makeup Artist: Scott Oshita
Costume Designer: Shawn Barry

Visual Effects

Visual Effects Supervisor: Steve Rundell
Creature Design: Charles Chiodo
Creature Design: Edward Chiodo
Creature Design: Stephen Chiodo

Keywords

missouritree househalloweentrollevilbriarville missouri

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "A comedy so funny it's scary!"

#2

The runtime is 91 minutes (1h 31m).

#3

The film was directed by John Cherry.

#4

The screenplay was written by Charles Gale and Coke Sams.

#5

The score was composed by Bruce Arntson.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Hanania Baer.

#7

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 72 credited actors.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0101821.

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Rating

5.3/10

Mixed

207 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Ernest Scared Stupid

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Touchwood Pacific Partners 1

Touchstone Pictures

Touchstone Pictures

Emshell Producers

Emshell Producers