Cracking Up
Danny Gold is a Lenny Bruce-style performance artist whose brilliance is only exceeded by his urge to self-destruct. Cad, shark, comic, addict, Danny Gold rockets and ricochets through Manhattan's seedy Lower East Side, leaving in his wake a mass of mutilated relationships and burnt bridges. Comedy...it's no laughing matter.
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Plot Summary
A struggling actor named Vern discovers that his wealthy and eccentric aunt has passed away and left him her fortune. However, there's a catch: he must live in her creepy mansion for a week and deal with her bizarre household staff, all while facing strange occurrences and potential danger. Vern must use his wit and comedic talent to navigate the spooky situation and secure his inheritance.
Critical Reception
Cracking Up was a low-budget independent film that received very little critical attention upon its release. It is primarily known as one of the later films starring Jim Varney, famous for his character Ernest P. Worrell. Reviews, where they exist, tend to focus on its campy humor and Varney's performance, often citing it as a film for die-hard fans of the actor rather than a critically acclaimed work.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on Jim Varney's comedic persona.
- Features a predictable but amusing haunted house scenario.
- Appeals mainly to fans of Varney's Ernest character.
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Fun Fact
Jim Varney, who starred in and directed Cracking Up, was also famously known for his beloved character Ernest P. Worrell, a quirky and accident-prone hayseed.
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