Should add blockquote and line breaks to each line of the riddle. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Watch in horror as mad Doctor Otto destroys the world economy with the dreaded Gloom Beam. He has provided a confusing riddle that will end the crisis if solved. Can you guess which one? "Ernest" in his first full-length motion picture. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Originally appeared in Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam. I thought this was a compilation film at first. I loved it!!! The dialogue is a waste of time and most of the reason to tune in is to see Jim Varney, the future comedy actor, playing a crazy megalomaniac complete with a hand attached to the top of his head. Run time : 1 hour and 37 minutes. It is the first film to feature the Ernest P. Worrell character. There is an added mystery - I had a VHS copy of the film with the title "Dr. Otto and the Gloom Doom Machine". It kind of was, as we got to see Jim Varney in all these different personas that did seem like separate parts. Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam. (1985). !” I can’t tell you how much I love … 3.2 out of 5 stars 29 ratings. A young boy tells three stories of horror to distract a witch who plans to eat him. 10 years later, on Thanksgiving, Todd escapes and a killing spree begins in his neighborhood. Ernest finds his old family album and we are treated to a series of skits starring his family members. He also plays all the other characters, too. Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam Format: VHS Tape. It is the first film to feature the Ernest P. Worrell character. Great performances of original characters by jim varney. Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is a 1986 American 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. Dr. Otto grows a hand out of the top of his head and tries to destroy the world. View production, box office, & company info, as Auntie Nelda pours some disgusting looking stew into Doris' bowl. He turns into this supervillain named Dr. Otto. 1986 Directed by John R. Cherry III. Studio : Echo Bridge. Actors : Jim Varney, Glenn Petach, Myke R. Mueller, Jackie Welch, Daniel Butler. Hey Vern, It’s Ernest! Please try again. OTTO AND THE RIDDLE OF THE GLOOM BEAM is an odd and wacky children's comedy of the mid 1980s, one replete with science fiction staples and more than bizarre costumes. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. **1/2. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013. Você pode assistir Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam com um serviço de streaming? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 50.1.214.5 20:15, 9 February 2020 (UTC) Should add line breaks to each line of the riddle. The resurrected Wolf Man, seeking a cure for his malady, enlists the aid of a mad scientist, who claims he will not only rid the Wolf Man of his nocturnal metamorphosis, but also revive the frozen body of Frankenstein's inhuman creation. I loved it!!! Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer, Tennessee, USA. When everyone’s favorite mad scientist begins to grow a hand out of the top of his head, he tries to destroy the world with his special Gloom Beam. As kids, Todd is institutionalized for a murder whilst his twin goes free. An evil leprechaun finds himself in Las Vegas, where he proceeds to cause mischief by killing people, granting twisted wishes, and infecting a young man with his green blood. It was based on a series of commercials. However, it has a slightly darker tone than his later films. Condition is "Good". In the first film featuring the classic character Ernest P. Worrell, Jim 1986 Directed by John R. Cherry III. This movie was so crazy. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab Was this review helpful to you? Dr. Otto And The Riddle Of The Gloom Beam. Ernest introduces a contest for a viewer to win 10 thousands dollars, if they can properly name the right number of times he says, 'vern' and, 'knowutimean' throughout the whole video. Prime Video $0.99 DVD $70.98 Watch Instantly with: Rent Buy Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam — — Related video shorts (0) Upload your video. Dr. Otto & the Riddle of the Gloom Beam ★½ 1986 (PG)Er- nest is in your face again. Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam VHS. It's the highest rated Ernest movie here, but I'd probably say "Ernest Saves Christmas" is the best, not that any of them are technically good. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam. Dr. Otto is a movie that looks like it was made by squirrels. 1 of 2 people found this review helpful. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. However, it has a slightly darker tone than his future films. Fresh from the TV commercials featuring “Ernest” comes Varney playing a villain out to wreck theglobal economy. In the first film featuring the classic character Ernest P. Worrell, Jim Varney plays Ernest, as well as Dr. Otto, a mad scientist with a hand growing out of the top of his head, who is trying to destroy the world with his Gloom Beam. ... (Edit: it’s on Amazon Prime in “widescreen” which, to my eyes, looks like the full-frame VHS image has been zoomed and stretched.) The two decide to fight back. The film was originally distributed on VHS by GoodTimes Home Video in 1992. Synopsis: The dastardly Dr Otto Von Schnick has found a way to use an electronic gloom beam to cripple the worlds finances sending the banks, and people, into a chaotic hissy fit. Please try again. Though made in 1986, it was ahead of its time. Discover something for everyone this month with some choice picks for the best movies and TV to stream in April. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Release date : November 13, 2007. I love seeing Jim Varney and how he comes up with these different characters. Price New from Used from VHS Tape "Please retry" — — — VHS Tape — The Amazon Book Review Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. The production design is amazing. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam is a 1986 science fiction comedy film starring Jim Varney . He tries to take over the world by destroying the economy.A lot of this seems to be filmed in the dark, but it also surprisingly has a lot of color. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. With Jim Varney, Glenn Petach, Myke R. Mueller, Jackie Welch. Forget GWTW and Casablanca. It was written and directed by John R. Cherry III. Apr 11, 2011. Apr 11, 2011. Evil baddie Dr. Otto Von-Schnick-ick-ick tries to take over the planet by first destroying all of our financial systems, collapsing the world's economy and sending populations across the globe into mass panic! Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Elvis Presley and a black "JFK" stay in a nursing home where nothing happens - until a wayward Egyptian mummy comes and sucks out the old people's souls thru their a-holes. Tape 4.0 out of 5 stars 4 ratings Varney in all these different characters stars. 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