Ernest Scared Stupid
“A comedy so funny it's scary!”
Synopsis
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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Jim Varney
Ernest
Bill Byrge
Bobby Tulip
John Cadenhead
Tom Tulip
Austin Nagler
Kenny
Shay Astar
Elizabeth
Jonas Moscartolo
Trantor
Daniel Butler
Cliff
Larry Black
Mayor Murdock
Alec Klapper
Joey
Richard Woolf
Matt
Nick Victory
Mike
Eartha Kitt
Old Lady Hackmore
Steven Moriyon
Gregg
Esther Huston
Amanda
Denice Hicks
Elizabeth's Mother
Melanie Wheeler
Crying Woman
Jackie Welch
Teacher
Mark Delabarre
Jimmy
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 14, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cherry
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cherry, Coke Sams, Charles Gale
- Original Score
- Bruce Arntson, Kirby Shelstad
- Original Title
- Ernest Scared Stupid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Touchwood Pacific Partners 1, Touchstone Pictures, Emshell Producers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cherry
John Cherry, Coke Sams, Charles Gale
Bruce Arntson, Kirby Shelstad
Hanania Baer, Mark Van Loon
Craig Bassett
Martin Erlichman, Stacy Williams
Department Leadership Roster
John Cherry
Director
Hanania Baer
Director of Photography
Chris August
Production Design
Steve Rundell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chuck Waters
Stunt Coordinator
Stacy Williams
Producer
Craig Bassett
Editor
Bruce Arntson
Original Music Composer
Kirby Shelstad
Original Music Composer
Charles Gale
Writer
Coke Sams
Writer
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Ernest Scared Stupid about?
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.
Who directed Ernest Scared Stupid?
Ernest Scared Stupid was directed by John Cherry.
Who stars in Ernest Scared Stupid?
The principal cast of Ernest Scared Stupid includes Jim Varney, Bill Byrge, John Cadenhead, Austin Nagler, Shay Astar.
When was Ernest Scared Stupid released and how long is it?
Ernest Scared Stupid was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Ernest Scared Stupid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ernest Scared Stupid was composed by Bruce Arntson, Kirby Shelstad.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ernest Scared Stupid?
Ernest Scared Stupid holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).