Ernest Scared Stupid

Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

  • 17% of critics liked it
    (6 reviews)

  • 48% of users liked it
    (48,568 ratings)

Ernest (Jim Varney) gets into deep trouble when he decides to build a treehouse for the neighborhood kid and accidentally digs up an ugly, evil-tempered troll who hates all children and shows it by promptly turning the five kids helping Ernest into wooden sculptures. This is the fourth entry in the… More

PG,
Directed By
Genres
Comedy, Kids & Family
In Theaters
Oct 11, 1991 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Austin Kennedy, Sin Magazine

    In a perfect world, the kids from THE MONSTER SQUAD would've teams up with Ernest to battle the trolls. Now THAT would be a fun movie!

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    No, it's not good, but it's kind of likable.

  • Kevin Fiddler, Henderson Home News (Henderson, NV)

    How about a bumper sandwich boogerlips!

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Michael E


    Its so unfunny and stupid that its funny and entertaining. The children actors do a good enough job, and the late Jim Varney is good as the protagonist Ernets P. Worell, and he did manage to get a couple laughs out of me. It also has a great performance from the again late Ertha Kitt… More

  • Stacy A


    Here's another great movie starring Jim Varney. This is a wonderful movie for the family to enjoy, especially on Halloween. I loved the part when Ernest said, "I sure hope you're from Keebler." I crack up every time. Not only is this a fun movie, but the good… More

  • Kyle F


    Probably the flat out weirdest movie I've ever seen. It's epic, completely action packed, and even a bit scary. So, maybe it's not the funniest movie ever, and maybe it's really corny (especially the child actors). But aside from being exiting and entertaining,… More

  • Curtis L


    This movie scared the crap out of me as a kid. I was afraid to look under the bed for years to come. "How 'bout a bumper sandwich, buggar lips!"

  • Lafe F


    Stupid and annoying Ernest goes up against a witch! It's fun comedy for the kids.

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