What genre is Ernest Scared Stupid?

Ernest Scared Stupid is categorised as Comedy, Family, Horror.

Who stars in Ernest Scared Stupid?

Eartha Kitt, Jim Varney, Bill Byrge, John Cadenhead, Austin Nagler appear in the main cast.

Who directed Ernest Scared Stupid?

John Cherry directed Ernest Scared Stupid.

How long is Ernest Scared Stupid?

Ernest Scared Stupid runs for 1h 31m (91 minutes).

Is Ernest Scared Stupid worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 5.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Ernest Scared Stupid?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

Name: Ernest Scared Stupid
Genre: Comedy, Family, Horror
Released: 1991
Duration: 91 min
Cast: Eartha Kitt, Jim Varney, Bill Byrge, John Cadenhead, Austin Nagler

Movie 1h 31m ★ 5.2/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, scare me, family night

Comedy Family Horror

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Ernest Scared Stupid is a comedy, family and horror movie from 1991. It is directed by John Cherry. The cast includes Eartha Kitt, Jim Varney and Bill Byrge. The running time is 1h 31m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.2 out of 10.

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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Questions about Ernest Scared Stupid

What genre is Ernest Scared Stupid?: Ernest Scared Stupid is categorised as Comedy, Family, Horror.
Who stars in Ernest Scared Stupid?: Eartha Kitt, Jim Varney, Bill Byrge, John Cadenhead, Austin Nagler appear in the main cast.
Who directed Ernest Scared Stupid?: John Cherry directed Ernest Scared Stupid.
How long is Ernest Scared Stupid?: Ernest Scared Stupid runs for 1h 31m (91 minutes).
Is Ernest Scared Stupid worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 5.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Ernest Scared Stupid?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.