- In Theaters
- Oct 11, 1991
- On DVD
- Sep 3, 2002
- Studio
- Touchstone Pictures
- Length
- 1h 31m
- MPA rating
- PG
Overall Score
Rating Overview
Franko
Jonathan
Chris
Rating Summary
Ernest accidentally unleashes an ugly troll that plots to transform children into wooden dolls in the town of Briarville, Missouri.
Nostalgic Dive into Ernest Scared Stupid and More!
In this episode of Help Me Watch the Movie Review podcast, hosts Chris, Franco, and Jonathan discuss the 90s film Ernest Scared Stupid, reminiscing about its unique blend of humor, horror, and its nostalgic value. The trio explores Jim Varney’s iconic role as Ernest and Eartha Kitt’s standout performance. They also touch upon the long list of upcoming October and November releases, spanning movies and anime. Finally, they announce Edward Scissorhands as the next film to review, kicking off their holiday movie season.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:41 Recent Movie Experiences
02:48 Stranger Things and Other TV Shows
06:02 Horror Movie Discussions
09:52 New Releases and Recommendations
20:21 Review of Earnest Scared Stupid
36:13 Unconditional Love and Exploding Heads
36:41 Nostalgia for 90s TV Shows
37:43 Ernest’s Commercial Success
38:12 Comparing Ernest to Madea
40:03 The Scary Side of Ernest
43:08 Eartha Kitt’s Performance
45:13 Ernest’s Character Analysis
50:15 Experimental Comedy of the 90s
52:22 Scoring the Movie
54:53 Upcoming Christmas Movie Picks
58:42 John Candy Documentary
01:00:04 Closing Remarks
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New Releases:
October 21st
October 28th
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