2009·Documentary·1h 33m
7.0
★
A look at the making of the film Troll 2 (1990) and its journey from being crowned the "worst film of all time" to a cherished cult classic.
Directed by Michael Stephenson
fandom
cinema history
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Jason Steadman
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John Gemberling
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Scott Weinberg
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Darren Ewing
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Erika Anderson
Herself
Peter Kuplowsky
Himself
Popular Reviews
32 reviews
DsNutx
6.0★ · 02/19/26
As someone who regards Troll 2 as the king of all b horror movies this documentary makes me feel both happy and sad.
It’s extremely sad when much of the cast talks about how they’ve wasted their life and all they have to show for themselves is this credit on “the worst movie ever made.”
The director, while I appreciate his uncompromising approach and vision when making this film, cannot seem to grasp the concept of a film being so bad it’s good. He genuinely sees himself as a director genius akin to Nolan or Kurosawa. He’s quite mean to the cast members who poke fun at the film.
On the other hand George Hardy is so enthusiastic it’s genuinely endearing and heartwarming. Even then it’s sad when no one comes to their booth at a convention
:(
It’s extremely sad when much of the cast talks about how they’ve wasted their life and all they have to show for themselves is this credit on “the worst movie ever made.”
The director, while I appreciate his uncompromising approach and vision when making this film, cannot seem to grasp the concept of a film being so bad it’s good. He genuinely sees himself as a director genius akin to Nolan or Kurosawa. He’s quite mean to the cast members who poke fun at the film.
On the other hand George Hardy is so enthusiastic it’s genuinely endearing and heartwarming. Even then it’s sad when no one comes to their booth at a convention
:(
As someone who regards Troll 2 as the king of all b horror movies this documentary makes me feel both happy and sad.
It’s extremely sad when much of the cast talks about how they’ve wasted their life and all they have to show for themselves is this credit on “the worst movie ever made.”
The director, while I appreciate his uncompromising approach and vision when making this film, cannot seem to grasp the concept of a film being so bad it’s good. He genuinely sees himself as a director genius akin to Nolan or Kurosawa. He’s quite mean to the cast members who poke fun at the film.
On the other hand George Hardy is so enthusiastic it’s genuinely endearing and heartwarming. Even then it’s sad when no one comes to their booth at a convention
:(
It’s extremely sad when much of the cast talks about how they’ve wasted their life and all they have to show for themselves is this credit on “the worst movie ever made.”
The director, while I appreciate his uncompromising approach and vision when making this film, cannot seem to grasp the concept of a film being so bad it’s good. He genuinely sees himself as a director genius akin to Nolan or Kurosawa. He’s quite mean to the cast members who poke fun at the film.
On the other hand George Hardy is so enthusiastic it’s genuinely endearing and heartwarming. Even then it’s sad when no one comes to their booth at a convention
:(
Jonas Bu.
7.0★ · 06/18/22
A documentary kinda about Troll 2, but more so the fandom around it.
It can be pretty wholesome, weird and sometimes straight up sad/uncomfortable. It is very interesting to say the least.
It can be pretty wholesome, weird and sometimes straight up sad/uncomfortable. It is very interesting to say the least.
A documentary kinda about Troll 2, but more so the fandom around it.
It can be pretty wholesome, weird and sometimes straight up sad/uncomfortable. It is very interesting to say the least.
It can be pretty wholesome, weird and sometimes straight up sad/uncomfortable. It is very interesting to say the least.
Connor McCreesh
8.0★ · 05/14/20
Best Worst Movie summarizes the cult following surrounding the gloriously awful, so-bad-it’s-good cult horror film *Troll 2, catching up with its washed-up stars as well. Director Michael Stephenson, the child star of Troll 2, clearly embraces his film’s bizarre, The Room-eque cult following, and so does actor George “you can’t piss on hospitality” Hardy. Although Hardy hasn’t acted since, he is one of the few Troll 2* cast members to have a degree of success afterwards, specifically in dentistry. For the majority of the doc, he seems to love re-enacting scenes and discussing the film with friends and adoring fans. However, it is hard not to empathize with some of the other actors who haven’t been so lucky. Even Hardy starts to lament the fact that only half a dozen people visit his panel at a horror convention.
One of the more entertaining subjects is Troll 2 Director Claudio Fragasso, who is seemingly still convinced that he made a good movie.
Although it becomes more bittersweet in its conclusion, Best Worst Movie is still an incredibly entertaining documentary that’s bound to give anyone new appreciation for the disasterpiece known as Troll 2.(Oh my god!).
One of the more entertaining subjects is Troll 2 Director Claudio Fragasso, who is seemingly still convinced that he made a good movie.
Although it becomes more bittersweet in its conclusion, Best Worst Movie is still an incredibly entertaining documentary that’s bound to give anyone new appreciation for the disasterpiece known as Troll 2.(Oh my god!).
Best Worst Movie summarizes the cult following surrounding the gloriously awful, so-bad-it’s-good cult horror film *Troll 2, catching up with its washed-up stars as well. Director Michael Stephenson, the child star of Troll 2, clearly embraces his film’s bizarre, The Room-eque cult following, and so does actor George “you can’t piss on hospitality” Hardy. Although Hardy hasn’t acted since, he is one of the few Troll 2* cast members to have a degree of success afterwards, specifically in dentistry. For the majority of the doc, he seems to love re-enacting scenes and discussing the film with friends and adoring fans. However, it is hard not to empathize with some of the other actors who haven’t been so lucky. Even Hardy starts to lament the fact that only half a dozen people visit his panel at a horror convention.
One of the more entertaining subjects is Troll 2 Director Claudio Fragasso, who is seemingly still convinced that he made a good movie.
Although it becomes more bittersweet in its conclusion, Best Worst Movie is still an incredibly entertaining documentary that’s bound to give anyone new appreciation for the disasterpiece known as Troll 2.(Oh my god!).
One of the more entertaining subjects is Troll 2 Director Claudio Fragasso, who is seemingly still convinced that he made a good movie.
Although it becomes more bittersweet in its conclusion, Best Worst Movie is still an incredibly entertaining documentary that’s bound to give anyone new appreciation for the disasterpiece known as Troll 2.(Oh my god!).
Kelly
7.0★ · 03/19/17
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Matt
6.0★ · 07/03/26