Roger Ebert scoffing that he "may have liked the movie when he was eight" is sort of...ironic is it not? "Oh, you mean the target audience of this movie might enjoy it, Roger? Must be terrible"
@CheapTricked Huh, I forgot that detail when thinking over that statement just now... This film was intended for eight year olds, which was apparent in how it written, directed, and performed.
The scene where the girl looks under her bed and grabs her bear, then rolls over with her eyes shut and opens them only to see the troll inches away from her face was one of the scariest moments I can remember from my childhood.
You can get all the movies in the out of print ernest wackiest adventures vol.1 and vol. 2 dvds. I found one on amazon and the other on half price books website
It's a real shame Jim never did any audio commentaries for his films. It would be fun to hear him riffing on them, as well as being straight with making-of information.
In a strange way Ernest was ahead of his time. The way he talks and interacts with the camera so naturally is fascinating. Early vlogger. Great review as always!
He was the first viral star. Especially with his different TV adverts. And yes, i always loved that effortless direct-to-camera acting like when he talks to Verne. As a kid this is what i liked the most because i NEVER saw that anywhere else and such moments REALLY pulled you into the whole movie even more and made YOU as the audience feel like being part of the film.
I’m a HUGE Ernest fan. This is the best one. I watched this and Gremlins 2 all the time as a kid. I grew up just fine. Ernest needs more love. 4K remasters!
I for one want Shout Factory to remaster the entire series for a box set. It happened for NOTHING BUT TROUBLE, so why can't it happen for the Ernest series?
@@JeonardShadby505 Yeah Shout! or Arrow would be great places for such releases. But i'd kinda miss the german dubs for the nostalgia. Over here in Germany the Ernest movies didn't even see a darn DVD release…
Dude, that ending legit made me cry. So sorry for your loss. But hell yes, Ernest Scared Stupid and the series in general have always deserved far better. His endless optimism and mile-a-minute humor have been a model through my own struggle with autism; rewatching Ernest Goes to Jail this past spring was the hardest I've laughed through this whole pandemic. God bless Jim Varney and Ernest, may they amuse future generations as much as they did mine.
I haven't watched them since I was a kid but I really liked them back then. I should rewatch them at some point even if they may seem a little sillier since I'm older.
I was lucky enough to see Ernest goes to jail, scared stupid, and Rides again in the movie theater when I was a little kid. They were/are all awesome, but I remember having the most fun watching Scared stupid.
Wow. It's been thirty years since Ernest P. Worrell's Scare Stupid came out. Good times for us that grew up with Ernest. We'll never forget the SCARE and STUPID of our beloved underdog hero and the weird charm he left for us...in our hearts.
Joe I just want to say that after watching your channel for a few months now, your content is definitely my favorite on RUclips. You put so much time and effort and care into your videos. I am now the biggest fan of Clifford because of your channel. Thanks for doing what you do.
Well now I'm crying about a dog I didn't know existed. Also this was always my favorite of the Ernest movies. My dad was a drinking buddy of Jim, so naturally we had every one we could find on vhs.
This is a movie I watched potentially hundreds of times as a child, and I watched it recently for the first time in maybe a decade and I was shocked at how much of it was still ingrained into me.
Thanks for making this, man. I loved Ernest Scared Stupid as a kid. I couldn't count how many times I watched it with my sister. It was definitely a big part of my childhood.
I love the Ernest movies, even the later direct to video films. I first saw his commercials on VHS tape. You can find a good quality copy of Scared Stupid on RUclips
My friends parents took us to see this movie and tried to get us to leave halfway because they hated it. They ended up leaving us in the theater. We loved it!
@@fandarzelig thats what i was saying . Can you imagine I have sat through some awful movies with my kids but I definitely didn't bail . Then you have to drive home talk about them and act like you liked it . I figure if it made them happy that's all that counts. Then go home realize how much money you spent and secretly cry , because dang it cost alot to go to the theater. LOL
Jim Varney was great. I'm also convinced it's him in the video for David Lee Roth's Like a Gigolo at the very beginning in drag. Shows up at around the 0:50 mark
This is one of the movies that defined my sense of humor. It also led me to a love of horror movies and goofy comedies. I remember hearing when Ernest died, I was 4 about to turn 5 and it was my first real encounter with someone I recognized passing away. My parents had to explain to me what happened. I really wished Jim Varney would have gotten more acting roles outside of comedy. He was a master of his craft. Hey, would you ever do a video on Joe dirt?
I showed this film and the other Ernest films to my wife when we first started dating. "This is where I got my sense of humor." She said it made sense after seeing them. Ernest goes to Jail is the GOAT but I love this one too. I can't wait to show my future children! I had so many nightmare's with Trantor when I was a kid.
The Gailard Sartain stand-in for “Scared Stupid”, John Cadenhead, had a memorable bit part in Weird Al’s UHF, which also featured a Chiodo Brothers monster effect.
@@joemungusphart I have a special edition DVD that's been signed by Weird Al, himself. I met him at a book signing in Milwaukee when he put out a children's book.
Being thirteen when this one came out, I was just a little old to be scared by it, but I still recognized that it totally nailed the Halloween spirit. I'm also surprised it's not better regarded.
This was the only movie in the series I actually got into as a kid (since I was a MASSIVE horror fan at the time) and as a teenager with a wider taste, it still is the only Ernest movie I can get into without cringing at the jokes.
This is without a doubt one of my all-time favorite childhood movies. The ridiculous comedy in this has made me, my family, and my friends laugh for years and years. And will continue too for years to come. Thank you Jim Varney, your devotion to making people happy has not gone in vain.
I remember seeing at least two of them in theater and most definitely Scared Stupid was my fav. Ernest was just a great character to grow up with and for that Jim Varney will always hold a special place in my heart.
I was already a bit older when this came out, but having liked earlier Ernest movies as a younger kid, I still fell in love with this film. It was one of those movies that I could just play in the background for comfort during homework and rewatch endlessly. It was part of my massive VHS collection which I stupidly (in hindsight) gave away back in the early 2000's. I haven't watched this in nearly 20 years now and had I known that it would be so expensive to purchase in the future, I probably would have held onto my VHS copy, which at the time I recall having purchased used when my local video store was shuttering for like $2. Any kid who wasn't alive in the late 80's and early 90's really missed out on, what I think, was probably the greatest time to be young that the human race ever has or will see, and just seeing this video takes me right back. To this day whenever I see a Bulova watch ads, I think of Bulgaria and then hear Ernst saying "Authentic Bulgarian Miak" in my head lol.
I had a Chihuahua trained much like Rimshot, though we never really got driving down. I could still talk to him like that, and get a variety of different responses as though we were talking back and forth to each other, much to the delight of anyone who watched it long enough
I learned later on that most of the evil trolls were Killer Klowns repainted. That's probably due to the fact that the Chiodo Brothers worked on both films
The passing of a pet is a special type of pain, because the word "pet" dramatically undersells their true meaning to us. I am tearing up as I type this, and my heart genuinely goes out to you. Thanks for covering this movie. I love it with all my heart. This man was such a huge part of my childhood and I was deeply saddened later in life when I learned how little work he got outside of the Ernest films. I never realized how much effort he continued put in despite how much the movies declined in quality after Rides Again. This movie is especially near and dear to me. Halloween has always been my favorite holiday and this movie was largely responsible for that. I was five when the movie came out, so Trantor scared the hell out of me, too. And yeah, Rimshot always had R2-D2 levels of scene-stealing ability. He was always wonderful.
This movie is my childhood. I would watch this one so much as a kid that the tape we had of it was ruined. Once I got old enough to get a job I found this movie online and ordered so I could watch it every Halloween. The best thing to beat Trolls is Miak. The one and only Miak. This movie is what also got me into those Ernest movies. They are classics.
I'm very thankful to have this film, Ernest Goes to Camp, and Ernest Goes to Jail all on DVD. My aunt sent it as a present from Minnesota, probably thinking that I liked these movies as a kid. I'm so thankful for her and the present. All these films hold a special place in my heart ❤️
i was SO happy to see this pop up in my notifivations... i absolutely loved this movie as a kid, and i wasnt even a fan of Ernest in general... this was my only exposure and it still holds up. such a great film, and thanks for making a video on it
Thanks for showing this kids classic some love. Maybe under appreciated by others but never unloved by us who enjoyed it when younger. I cracked up so hard when you brought up Earnest reaction to finding out the trolls are only after kids.
This movie did a good job as a scary movie for kids. It scared me as a kid. The scene with the troll in the bed scared me stupid. The movie lives up to its name.
Film critics are those people that you knew growing up that no one wanted to invite to a party because they would suck the life out it with their constant complaining. Ernest rocks and so do you for making this honest and heartwarming video. You really put it into words what made this movie, and Ernests other early films, great!
Ernest movies are on their own level. No matter how bad they are they have something that makes you come back to watch them, Ernest being one of them. Just watching him having fun in the movies always puts a smile on a face.
This movie gave me the willies as a kid; the boy getting pulled from the ditch and being turned into wood is forever tattooed into my memory as well. Loved Ernest back then, love him even more so now. RIP Jim Varney. You will always be fondly remembered and forever loved.
Excellent work as usual, and tip o’ the hat (TotH) to you for keeping the Ernest flame burning. Would love to hear you go “niche within niche” and dissect the post-Touchstone Ernest catalogue. Personally, for that crown, it’s a dead heat between Ernest Rides Again and Slam Dunk Ernest.
I am 21 but watched this at a young age whilst in daycare on VHS. I basically grew up in there (before and after elementary school) for the first decade of my life. This movie is nostalgic for me. I can remember how bizarre, entertaining, and unsettling it was. Looking back it's mazing how different life was before our innocence gets compromised. Thank you for making this video, it gives me an opportunity to see the scenes again. Also worth mentioning my appreciation for the skill, time taken to edit, and effort, that is present and noticeable.
When I was a kid, the main baddie troll scared the hell out of me. It's hard to lose a pet man, I know hard it was when we had to put my puggle down. Dogs become family members. It's hard not having them around. I hope you can get another dog soon man.
Our puppers are our best friends, and I've had a lot of them come and go in my life. It never gets easier, so I hope you're doing alright. What a wonderful memorial for him at the end.
RIP Stanley, just had the 1 year anniversary of the passing of my favorite little buddy, Starbuck. It sucks so bad, I'm sure you know by now, eventually the thoughts of him turn into smiles instead of sadness. Well done review, emphasized why I loved this as a kid, and still enjoy it now. I think I'll watch it this evening.
This is one of the 2 movies that scared me as a child..this one and Killer Klowns..turning kids into little wooden dolls..dear god that terrified me..I have much love for Ernest..that ending made me tear up a little sir..
For fourteen wonderful years we were blessed with the life of a Jack Russell/Fox Terrier cross doggo - she was a determined escapologist, her whole back end wagged when she was excited - and was supper smart - we miss her terribly and it looks Stanley for you was a blessing too - so sad to hear of his passing. Love this video. :)
I don't think there's a week that goes by where I don't think of MIAK Every time I reach for a container of milk in the fridge LOL. Thanks for making this and bringing back the memories.
EVERY TIME!! I regularly will call Milk Miak and people look at me like I'm insane. I get a real kick out of it, but it makes me feel good to remember things like this that made my childhood fun.
I've always loved this movie when I was growing up. I talked to my friends about it and they've never watched it before. It is such a hidden gem. It's so silly and fun to watch. The troll used to scare the crap out of me, and I hid under my blanket whenever it showed up, haha. The most memorable scene in the movie was the water guns! That was such a badass moment for me as a child.
I'm blessed to have caught this in theaters as a kid. Me and my brother are still supporters of this film. It sits happily on my HDD, along with other Ernest films :) RIP Varney
Ernest was always a favorite of mine, and I was in my late 30s at the time. His humor may not appeal to everyone, but his goofiness was a great bridge between children's and grownup entertainment. I did an Ernest P. Worrell outfit and imitation for Halloween in the early 90s. What great fun! Long live Ernest and Jim Varney.
Jim Varney in a comedic genius people just need to understand that a lot of decisions are made by writers and directors and producers not the main face of the movie.
I loved Ernest movies as a kid. Never truly appreciated Jim Varney's talent until your videos. Very sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my best (feline) friend to cancer earlier this year, and I miss him every day.
Please do a video on the character Burt Gummer from the Tremors movies, played by character actor Michael Gross. He is the only part of that franchise that has stayed great all throughout.
When they made me think Rimshot was dead, it used to make me tear up lol. Thank god I have all of Ernest's movies, didn't realize they were hard to come by
The Jim Varney video you did is how I out found about this channel Great Contant by the way I love All the hats off entertainment and almost cult classics videos
OMG! Me and my brother were obsessed with this film when it came out. We were like 8-9 years old. You know what, a lot of it still holds up well. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
Superb video as always. And for a second....you almost had me leaking from my eyes. I too, was thinking about my dog. I miss Rosie quite a lot. She was a wolf hybrid (80% husky/20% wolf), and boy did she look it. But I swear she was an Angel. I never loved anything or anyone quite like I love that dog. She passed away 9 years ago. So thankful I was able to be with her for 16 years, at least. Great video as always. Saw ESS in the theater with my dad, uncle, and cousin. We loved Ernest growing up. I had a good time and really rooted for Ernest aloud in the theater to the point even another parent told me to shut up. I never had that before. I was excited to say the least. That "I've had enough" speech Ernest gave actually moved me. I was wanting him to kick some ass. What a fun time. Thank you for helping relive them. Always a fan, btw. Have you ever seen Big Man On Campus from 1989? Do yourself a favor. Watch it....and I guarantee you will love it and make a video about it . One great unsung 80's classic. Sorry for the rambling. Just really loved this.
I was good friends with his comedy partner. He always spoke well of him. A d that last cut with your dog Stanley brought me a tear. Thank you for all your wonderful videos. They really got me reappriciating older films.
This movie legitimately traumatized me as a kid. The scene where the kid checks under their bed for the troll and when they come back up it’s on the bed behind them was terrifying
I love how many people fell in love with your channel all the way back from your Jim Varney video, me being one of them. Keep up the great work! I always leave your videos caring so much for something I didn’t know existed until that moment.
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Roger Ebert scoffing that he "may have liked the movie when he was eight" is sort of...ironic is it not? "Oh, you mean the target audience of this movie might enjoy it, Roger? Must be terrible"
Critics are overrated.
Ebert was the south end of a north bound Yak.
@CheapTricked
Huh, I forgot that detail when thinking over that statement just now... This film was intended for eight year olds, which was apparent in how it written, directed, and performed.
@@TimedRevolver 😂🤣😂🤣
In every single clip he posts of those two that guy seems like a gigantic tool in every single one of them
The scene where the girl looks under her bed and grabs her bear, then rolls over with her eyes shut and opens them only to see the troll inches away from her face was one of the scariest moments I can remember from my childhood.
Seconded!
Ernest did portray an adult with the heart of a child very well
Like he wasn’t even playing a part
They need to release ALL the Ernist movies in a boxset.
You can get all the movies in the out of print ernest wackiest adventures vol.1 and vol. 2 dvds. I found one on amazon and the other on half price books website
The only ones you need are this movie, saves Christmas, goes to jail, and goes to camp. That's it
The "miak" scene still makes me laugh. Ernest is so confident that he's figured it out. "I bet you thought I couldn't find any this time of year..."
Authentic Bulgarian Miak! I think about that scene every time I see milk.
I got put in Facebook jail for saying “eat Miak and die!!”
I still say miak. I said it in front my mom, and she asked what’s that from? She said, oh yeah, after I told her.
My wife has never seen this movie, but because of my broken brain, she also calls it "miak"
"Eat Miak and die!" 😆😆
The fact Hocus Pocus gets love and this doesn’t is a crime.
Probably copyright theft, as someone already did witches, but female versions of the Three Stooges years before in "The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo."
I can't stand Hocus pocus and it's one of my wife's favorite movies.
@@jamessmith6123 I can’t stand that movie either.
@@jamessmith6123 It's vastly overrated to say the least.
Thats a good point. Its like the boy version of hocus pocus.
I’m so glad somebody is talking about the Ernest movies. They’re so overlooked and very underrated. These movies were my childhood.
Same here. Especially Scared Stupid.
Ernest Saves Christmas with Noelle Parker in her schoolgirl uniform. Mmmmmmmmm.
Yeah they are so overlooked indeed. They ain't even released on DVD here in Germany even though they were available on VHS and were also shown on TV.
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Me too.
It's a real shame Jim never did any audio commentaries for his films. It would be fun to hear him riffing on them, as well as being straight with making-of information.
I would have loved this too
Doesn't help that Laserdisc was such a limited medium, and by the time DVD began to grow in popularity, Jim Varney was nearing the end of his life.
"I bet you thought I didn't know about old fashioned, homemade Miak!"
"Mi-ak?"
Mi-ak noooooooo
@@jimbowlan5804 Yes of all the Ernest Films, Scared Stupid was the one i hated.
So sorry to hear about Stanley, Joe. He was a beautiful little guy and I'm sure you gave him a truly wonderful life!
Thank you! He was the man. I encourage everyone to adopt a Jack Russell terrier!
@@HatsOffEntertainment Nice name
I recently lost my jack russell as well at the ripe old age of 16. Your dog barking at the screen made me want to laugh and cry simultaneously. ❤️😂
The “do you smell fish?” line has been forever engrained in my brain.
In a strange way Ernest was ahead of his time. The way he talks and interacts with the camera so naturally is fascinating. Early vlogger. Great review as always!
Very ‘80s too. There were characters that talked to the camera like it was a person then and prior.
Not sure if I could see ernest (in a modern setting) as a vlogger per se, but I could definitely picture him as a twitch streamer akin to jerma
He was the first viral star. Especially with his different TV adverts. And yes, i always loved that effortless direct-to-camera acting like when he talks to Verne. As a kid this is what i liked the most because i NEVER saw that anywhere else and such moments REALLY pulled you into the whole movie even more and made YOU as the audience feel like being part of the film.
@@emmamaki5862 They could call the movie Ernest Gets Twitchy.
I’m a HUGE Ernest fan. This is the best one. I watched this and Gremlins 2 all the time as a kid. I grew up just fine. Ernest needs more love. 4K remasters!
I for one want Shout Factory to remaster the entire series for a box set. It happened for NOTHING BUT TROUBLE, so why can't it happen for the Ernest series?
@@JeonardShadby505 they’re owned by Disney. At least the first 4.
@@JeonardShadby505 Yeah Shout! or Arrow would be great places for such releases. But i'd kinda miss the german dubs for the nostalgia. Over here in Germany the Ernest movies didn't even see a darn DVD release…
"I grew up just fine."
You probably grew up better, because you learned to process fear at a young age.
Dude, that ending legit made me cry. So sorry for your loss.
But hell yes, Ernest Scared Stupid and the series in general have always deserved far better. His endless optimism and mile-a-minute humor have been a model through my own struggle with autism; rewatching Ernest Goes to Jail this past spring was the hardest I've laughed through this whole pandemic. God bless Jim Varney and Ernest, may they amuse future generations as much as they did mine.
Thank you for watching!
I've been saying this for years about how Ernest Scared Stupid don't get enough love around Halloween
The Ernest movies are excellent. It’s cool to hear you talk about Ernest Scared Stupid this year. Keep up the great work Joe!
I wish Jim Varney was still alive so he could star in Earnest Goes to the White House.
I haven't watched them since I was a kid but I really liked them back then. I should rewatch them at some point even if they may seem a little sillier since I'm older.
This movie terrified me as a child, definitely a gem in the Ernest series.
It terrified me too as a kid.
I’m still terrified to this day, that troll was too well done.
I love that Ernest hangs out with kids and no one thinks anything of it.
Jim Varney--and Ernest-- are too pure for this world.
Yes ! Ernest is innocent spirit
I was lucky enough to see Ernest goes to jail, scared stupid, and Rides again in the movie theater when I was a little kid. They were/are all awesome, but I remember having the most fun watching Scared stupid.
I saw Stupid in the theaters as a young child. Need to watch it again; it’s been 20+ years.
"Them that dies will be the lucky ones." Was also a line in a Pirates of the Caribbean movie, I wonder what that story is...
✔ Both Disney films
✔ Both surprisingly dark children's films
✔ Both have impressively convincing special effects
Apparently it’s from treasure island
A Way underrated Actor, He was the First Reality 🌟,Rest in Paradise
Wow. It's been thirty years since Ernest P. Worrell's Scare Stupid came out. Good times for us that grew up with Ernest. We'll never forget the SCARE and STUPID of our beloved underdog hero and the weird charm he left for us...in our hearts.
Joe I just want to say that after watching your channel for a few months now, your content is definitely my favorite on RUclips. You put so much time and effort and care into your videos. I am now the biggest fan of Clifford because of your channel. Thanks for doing what you do.
Thanks for watching!
I “discovered” his channel through The Algorithm. It’s great stuff; He does content deserving of 500K subscribers.
When someone says “Halloween movie” my first thought is “Earnest Scared Stoopid”.
It’s great to see so much activity on your channel, Joe.
i seriously enjoyed this movie i miss it but its not on dvd or blue ray or even on disneyplus
@@DarthVaderReturns1 It's on RUclips though
@@Shanannigan1 it needs a rerelease on dvd and blue ray
Well now I'm crying about a dog I didn't know existed.
Also this was always my favorite of the Ernest movies. My dad was a drinking buddy of Jim, so naturally we had every one we could find on vhs.
Ernest P. Worrell and Jim Varney deserve their own stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Of course
Classic, Jim Varney was a legend
No one ever talks about Ernest. He is my childhood and i absolutely loved Jim Varney. Thank you for doing a video on him!
I grew up in the early 2000's watching these films, this one terrified me as a child but Ernest as a whole was a great series Jim Varney was amazing!
I LOVED Ernest movies as a kid, even this scary one. I get so sentimental thinking about Jim Varney and his class act comedic talent
hell yes. as a kid who used to dress like Ernest (even in kindergarten), I'm with you that this is Hella underrated.
Just by saying hella dates you , no offense i say it too.
@@feck2594 Still better than saying "based".
"Goes to Camp" will always be my favorite. The "Sure Am Glad It's Raining" song can still put a tear in my eye.
This is a movie I watched potentially hundreds of times as a child, and I watched it recently for the first time in maybe a decade and I was shocked at how much of it was still ingrained into me.
The Cherry estate still owns the character. Was trying to license Ernest for new merch
I could go for some new merch. just don't try to recast him XD
@@KairuHakubi
I’d be ticked right off if they tried
Showed this to a good friend last night after he said he had never seen an Ernest movie before. A true classic never dies.
Ernest scared stupid was THE best Ernest movie. I bought it on iTunes the other day to relive my childhood favorites
Thanks for making this, man. I loved Ernest Scared Stupid as a kid. I couldn't count how many times I watched it with my sister. It was definitely a big part of my childhood.
I love the Ernest movies, even the later direct to video films. I first saw his commercials on VHS tape. You can find a good quality copy of Scared Stupid on RUclips
My friends parents took us to see this movie and tried to get us to leave halfway because they hated it. They ended up leaving us in the theater. We loved it!
Sorry you're friends parents were lame lol.
@@feck2594Seriously. Who takes kids to a kid's movie and bails halfway?
@@fandarzelig thats what i was saying . Can you imagine I have sat through some awful movies with my kids but I definitely didn't bail . Then you have to drive home talk about them and act like you liked it . I figure if it made them happy that's all that counts. Then go home realize how much money you spent and secretly cry , because dang it cost alot to go to the theater. LOL
Jim Varney was great. I'm also convinced it's him in the video for David Lee Roth's Like a Gigolo at the very beginning in drag. Shows up at around the 0:50 mark
This is one of the movies that defined my sense of humor. It also led me to a love of horror movies and goofy comedies. I remember hearing when Ernest died, I was 4 about to turn 5 and it was my first real encounter with someone I recognized passing away. My parents had to explain to me what happened. I really wished Jim Varney would have gotten more acting roles outside of comedy. He was a master of his craft.
Hey, would you ever do a video on Joe dirt?
This channel always turns me on to things I'd never be interested in otherwise. This channel is what The Clash is to reggae.
I showed this film and the other Ernest films to my wife when we first started dating. "This is where I got my sense of humor." She said it made sense after seeing them. Ernest goes to Jail is the GOAT but I love this one too. I can't wait to show my future children! I had so many nightmare's with Trantor when I was a kid.
I cry twice, at least, during this movie. A legit good film.
I like all the Ernest Movies, except for this one, He was trying TOO Hard to be funny when he was not!
The Gailard Sartain stand-in for “Scared Stupid”, John Cadenhead, had a memorable bit part in Weird Al’s UHF, which also featured a Chiodo Brothers monster effect.
John was “Crazy Ernie”, for the record.
“I’m gonna club this baby seal to make a better deal. ‘Cuz I’m Crrraaaazzzzzyyyy!”
Speaking of which, I'd love if this channel did a video on UHF.
@@Morgil27 For anyone who hasn't seen UHF, please watch it! It's free on RUclips right now. :)
@@joemungusphart I have a special edition DVD that's been signed by Weird Al, himself. I met him at a book signing in Milwaukee when he put out a children's book.
@@wayn0r wasn't the gun club guy also in some Ernest movies?
"Guns don't kill people... *I* do!"
I don't know how many times I have recreated the reaction in the scene where Ernest gets his hand smashed by the dumpster in my everyday life.
Being thirteen when this one came out, I was just a little old to be scared by it, but I still recognized that it totally nailed the Halloween spirit. I'm also surprised it's not better regarded.
This was the only movie in the series I actually got into as a kid (since I was a MASSIVE horror fan at the time) and as a teenager with a wider taste, it still is the only Ernest movie I can get into without cringing at the jokes.
I'm pushing 40 and have seen all kinds of horror movies over the years, but those trolls will always creep me out lol
This is without a doubt one of my all-time favorite childhood movies. The ridiculous comedy in this has made me, my family, and my friends laugh for years and years. And will continue too for years to come. Thank you Jim Varney, your devotion to making people happy has not gone in vain.
I remember seeing at least two of them in theater and most definitely Scared Stupid was my fav. Ernest was just a great character to grow up with and for that Jim Varney will always hold a special place in my heart.
I was already a bit older when this came out, but having liked earlier Ernest movies as a younger kid, I still fell in love with this film. It was one of those movies that I could just play in the background for comfort during homework and rewatch endlessly. It was part of my massive VHS collection which I stupidly (in hindsight) gave away back in the early 2000's. I haven't watched this in nearly 20 years now and had I known that it would be so expensive to purchase in the future, I probably would have held onto my VHS copy, which at the time I recall having purchased used when my local video store was shuttering for like $2. Any kid who wasn't alive in the late 80's and early 90's really missed out on, what I think, was probably the greatest time to be young that the human race ever has or will see, and just seeing this video takes me right back. To this day whenever I see a Bulova watch ads, I think of Bulgaria and then hear Ernst saying "Authentic Bulgarian Miak" in my head lol.
I had a Chihuahua trained much like Rimshot, though we never really got driving down. I could still talk to him like that, and get a variety of different responses as though we were talking back and forth to each other, much to the delight of anyone who watched it long enough
I learned later on that most of the evil trolls were Killer Klowns repainted. That's probably due to the fact that the Chiodo Brothers worked on both films
Interesting.
The passing of a pet is a special type of pain, because the word "pet" dramatically undersells their true meaning to us. I am tearing up as I type this, and my heart genuinely goes out to you. Thanks for covering this movie. I love it with all my heart. This man was such a huge part of my childhood and I was deeply saddened later in life when I learned how little work he got outside of the Ernest films. I never realized how much effort he continued put in despite how much the movies declined in quality after Rides Again. This movie is especially near and dear to me. Halloween has always been my favorite holiday and this movie was largely responsible for that. I was five when the movie came out, so Trantor scared the hell out of me, too. And yeah, Rimshot always had R2-D2 levels of scene-stealing ability. He was always wonderful.
This movie is my childhood. I would watch this one so much as a kid that the tape we had of it was ruined. Once I got old enough to get a job I found this movie online and ordered so I could watch it every Halloween. The best thing to beat Trolls is Miak. The one and only Miak. This movie is what also got me into those Ernest movies. They are classics.
I'm very thankful to have this film, Ernest Goes to Camp, and Ernest Goes to Jail all on DVD. My aunt sent it as a present from Minnesota, probably thinking that I liked these movies as a kid. I'm so thankful for her and the present. All these films hold a special place in my heart ❤️
i was SO happy to see this pop up in my notifivations... i absolutely loved this movie as a kid, and i wasnt even a fan of Ernest in general... this was my only exposure and it still holds up. such a great film, and thanks for making a video on it
Thanks for showing this kids classic some love. Maybe under appreciated by others but never unloved by us who enjoyed it when younger.
I cracked up so hard when you brought up Earnest reaction to finding out the trolls are only after kids.
This was the movie that made me unafraid of horror movies and made me laugh at monsters
Glad to see Ernest Scared Stupid get more love. Its genuinely a great adventure/horror film. Thanks for taking the time to make this!
Also, God bless Stanley.
This movie did a good job as a scary movie for kids.
It scared me as a kid.
The scene with the troll in the bed scared me stupid.
The movie lives up to its name.
Film critics are those people that you knew growing up that no one wanted to invite to a party because they would suck the life out it with their constant complaining. Ernest rocks and so do you for making this honest and heartwarming video. You really put it into words what made this movie, and Ernests other early films, great!
The tribute the Stanley at the end got me. I’m sorry for your loss.
Ernest movies are on their own level. No matter how bad they are they have something that makes you come back to watch them, Ernest being one of them. Just watching him having fun in the movies always puts a smile on a face.
“It’s a testament to Michael Eisner…”
Somewhere Kevin Perjurer shudders
"Welcime to Defuctland, Eisner!"
This movie gave me the willies as a kid; the boy getting pulled from the ditch and being turned into wood is forever tattooed into my memory as well. Loved Ernest back then, love him even more so now. RIP Jim Varney. You will always be fondly remembered and forever loved.
Excellent work as usual, and tip o’ the hat (TotH) to you for keeping the Ernest flame burning. Would love to hear you go “niche within niche” and dissect the post-Touchstone Ernest catalogue. Personally, for that crown, it’s a dead heat between Ernest Rides Again and Slam Dunk Ernest.
I am 21 but watched this at a young age whilst in daycare on VHS. I basically grew up in there (before and after elementary school) for the first decade of my life. This movie is nostalgic for me. I can remember how bizarre, entertaining, and unsettling it was. Looking back it's mazing how different life was before our innocence gets compromised. Thank you for making this video, it gives me an opportunity to see the scenes again. Also worth mentioning my appreciation for the skill, time taken to edit, and effort, that is present and noticeable.
I would have loved to see Ernest in a haunted house! Would have been like the Ghost and Mr. Chicken.
Ernest scared stupid will always be my favorite halloween movie🎃.
I was 7 years old when this movie came out. Needless to say, this movie still stays with me today
Im 37 and I still love this movie !!
When I was a kid, the main baddie troll scared the hell out of me. It's hard to lose a pet man, I know hard it was when we had to put my puggle down. Dogs become family members. It's hard not having them around. I hope you can get another dog soon man.
Our puppers are our best friends, and I've had a lot of them come and go in my life. It never gets easier, so I hope you're doing alright. What a wonderful memorial for him at the end.
Ernest goes to Jail probably the best Ernest movie. I hope Varney got paid double for that one.
I'm going with Dr Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam. Ernest may not be the main character, but it still counts.
RIP Stanley, just had the 1 year anniversary of the passing of my favorite little buddy, Starbuck. It sucks so bad, I'm sure you know by now, eventually the thoughts of him turn into smiles instead of sadness.
Well done review, emphasized why I loved this as a kid, and still enjoy it now. I think I'll watch it this evening.
This is one of the 2 movies that scared me as a child..this one and Killer Klowns..turning kids into little wooden dolls..dear god that terrified me..I have much love for Ernest..that ending made me tear up a little sir..
For fourteen wonderful years we were blessed with the life of a Jack Russell/Fox Terrier cross doggo - she was a determined escapologist, her whole back end wagged when she was excited - and was supper smart - we miss her terribly and it looks Stanley for you was a blessing too - so sad to hear of his passing. Love this video. :)
I don't think there's a week that goes by where I don't think of MIAK
Every time I reach for a container of milk in the fridge LOL.
Thanks for making this and bringing back the memories.
EVERY TIME!! I regularly will call Milk Miak and people look at me like I'm insane. I get a real kick out of it, but it makes me feel good to remember things like this that made my childhood fun.
You said it, the darker tone and troll design does make the stakes feel higher for a kids movies and it makes it good Halloween kids movie.
Michael Eisner disocvered Ernest?
And Defunctland tells me he never had a good idea!
He did have plenty, but his bad ones tended to backfire so spectacularly that it's fun to point and laugh.
I've always loved this movie when I was growing up. I talked to my friends about it and they've never watched it before. It is such a hidden gem. It's so silly and fun to watch. The troll used to scare the crap out of me, and I hid under my blanket whenever it showed up, haha. The most memorable scene in the movie was the water guns! That was such a badass moment for me as a child.
I'm blessed to have caught this in theaters as a kid. Me and my brother are still supporters of this film. It sits happily on my HDD, along with other Ernest films :)
RIP Varney
Ernest was always a favorite of mine, and I was in my late 30s at the time. His humor may not appeal to everyone, but his goofiness was a great bridge between children's and grownup entertainment. I did an Ernest P. Worrell outfit and imitation for Halloween in the early 90s. What great fun! Long live Ernest and Jim Varney.
As a kid, and even now as an adult, I always wanted a crossover movie with Ernest and Pee-Wee Herman.
Oh, you have no idea how big of a grin came over my face when I saw this in my notification feed! I loved this movie SO much as a kid.
Jim Varney in a comedic genius people just need to understand that a lot of decisions are made by writers and directors and producers not the main face of the movie.
I loved Ernest movies as a kid. Never truly appreciated Jim Varney's talent until your videos.
Very sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my best (feline) friend to cancer earlier this year, and I miss him every day.
Please do a video on the character Burt Gummer from the Tremors movies, played by character actor Michael Gross. He is the only part of that franchise that has stayed great all throughout.
When they made me think Rimshot was dead, it used to make me tear up lol.
Thank god I have all of Ernest's movies, didn't realize they were hard to come by
Hello VERNNNN! 👋🏻
The Jim Varney video you did is how I out found about this channel
Great Contant by the way I love All the hats off entertainment and almost cult classics videos
My ex's mom dated him in college at U.K lol
OMG! Me and my brother were obsessed with this film when it came out. We were like 8-9 years old. You know what, a lot of it still holds up well. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
I'm really glad Disney asked them to tone down the snot, it honestly was still a bit much
Superb video as always.
And for a second....you almost had me leaking from my eyes. I too, was thinking about my dog.
I miss Rosie quite a lot. She was a wolf hybrid (80% husky/20% wolf), and boy did she look it. But I swear she was an Angel. I never loved anything or anyone quite like I love that dog. She passed away 9 years ago. So thankful I was able to be with her for 16 years, at least.
Great video as always. Saw ESS in the theater with my dad, uncle, and cousin. We loved Ernest growing up. I had a good time and really rooted for Ernest aloud in the theater to the point even another parent told me to shut up. I never had that before. I was excited to say the least.
That "I've had enough" speech Ernest gave actually moved me. I was wanting him to kick some ass.
What a fun time. Thank you for helping relive them. Always a fan, btw.
Have you ever seen Big Man On Campus from 1989? Do yourself a favor. Watch it....and I guarantee you will love it and make a video about it . One great unsung 80's classic.
Sorry for the rambling. Just really loved this.
I was good friends with his comedy partner. He always spoke well of him.
A d that last cut with your dog Stanley brought me a tear.
Thank you for all your wonderful videos. They really got me reappriciating older films.
This movie legitimately traumatized me as a kid. The scene where the kid checks under their bed for the troll and when they come back up it’s on the bed behind them was terrifying
I love how many people fell in love with your channel all the way back from your Jim Varney video, me being one of them. Keep up the great work! I always leave your videos caring so much for something I didn’t know existed until that moment.