Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is a 1986 science fiction comedy film starring Jim Varney. It was written and directed by John R. Cherry III. It is the first film to feature the Ernest P. Worrell character. However, it has a slightly darker tone than his future films. The film was released on video in 1992 by GoodTimes Home Video. It was shot in Fall Creek Falls State Park, Boxwell Scout Reservation, and Nashville, Tennessee. It is also the only film not to use Ernest's name in its title.
Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam (1985)
Directed by John R. Cherry III
Genres - Action-Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction |
Sub-Genres - Science Fiction Comedy |
Release Date - Jul 19, 1985 |
Run Time - 97 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Ernest, Independent Film, Mad Doctor, Mad Scientist
Alternate Titles
Dr. Otto
PT
Dr. Otto - Az őrült professzor bosszúja
HU
Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam
US
Dr. Otto E o Enigma do Raio Tenebroso
BR