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Ernest Scared Stupid
1991 • 1h 31m • Comedy · Family
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TMDB / 10
1h 31m
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Synopsis
About the Film
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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Oct 15, 2026
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Directed by
John Cherry
Written by
Coke Sams
Story
John Cherry
Story
Charles Gale
Writer
Cast
Featured Performers
8 credited performers from TMDb.
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