The movie was originally named goblin but the title was changed to troll 2 because that sounded more commercial. In fact, the films working title was goblin, but the films distributors rebranded the film in hopes that it would get more clout as a sequel to troll. Ed wood assembled what is probably his best cast for this, dubbed the worst ever made by the golden turkey, a book released in 1980 that helped the modern trend of appreciating bad movies. Its the kind of movie you can watch over and over and never get bored of. May 05, 2010 along with other aspiring actors, hardy starred in the 1989 horror movie troll 2 a lowbudget flick that holds a place in history as perhaps the worst movie ever made. The film debuted on march 14, 2009, at the alamo drafthouse south lamar in austin, texas, as part of the south by southwest film festival. Oct 15, 2010 just as the title of its retrospective documentary suggests, troll 2 is, without a shadow of a doubt, the best worst movie ever made. Shorts, tv movies, and documentaries are not included. Featuring the legends tommy wiseau and neil breen, with scenes from classic movies like troll 2, birdemic. You give the director claudio fragasso too much credit, because this movie gives you vegetarian goblins, who disguise themselves as humans. In best worst movie, director michael stephenson the child star of the undisputed cinematic disaster. Best worst movie is a 2009 american documentary film about the making of the infamously received 1990 horror film troll 2 and its subsequent. Published on aug 21, 2007 sneakpeek teaser for a documentary about one of the worst films ever made troll 2.
May 28, 2010 the microbudget horror, which has nothing to do with the first troll 1986 and actually nothing to do with trolls at all. The filmmaker a child star of the original troll 2 tags along with the original star of the film, a truly likeable dentist george hardy as he. I thought that the whole appeal of the musical was in its weirdness. Stars of the movies the room and troll 2 are treated like demigods by those who attend screenings for their movies. There was a troll 1986, but there was no connection between the two movies, not even trolls, other than that troll ripped off the title. One exception, the store owner in troll 2 did a great acting job, plus he looked the part. That film is widely considered one of the worst movies of the past few decades.
Selecting his poorest outing is a tossup, given that he made after earth and the last airbender, but his best worst movie is undoubtedly the happening. The cult is poised to grow even larger thanks to best worst movie, stephensons documentary about the troll 2 phenomenon, which had its world premiere last month at the sxsw film conference and. Troll 2 is considered one of the worst movies ever made and like any movie that carries that torch it has a world of followers. All harry potter movies ranked worst to best by tomatometer. The film is described as one of the worst films ever made by several publications. This film takes a look at troll 2 which is considered by some to be the worst movie ever made. Awful acting, poor screenplay, amateur directing, cheep production, a perfectly bad weird movie and its because of this troll 2 is one of the best movies i ever saw. Troll 2 documentary teaser best worst movie duration. The child star of troll 2, michael stephenson, directed best worst movie, a documentary about the film and its cult status.
Jun 05, 2019 ed wood assembled what is probably his best cast for this, dubbed the worst ever made by the golden turkey, a book released in 1980 that helped the modern trend of appreciating bad movies in. But allinall, i am very grateful for troll 2, and for michael stephensons delightful documentary. The crown of the worst movie ever or best worst movie is one no director should ever be proud to wear. If you want to get technical, its worse than troll in every way effects, makeup, acting, plot, logic. In this documentary, a grown up child actor deconstructs his experience with a camp classic. Troll 2 can be great fun with a crowd, but if you prefer your horror movies unironically enjoyable, youll want to. Things was covered in an episode of redlettermedia show half in the bag. The room was panned by critics for its poor acting, screenplay, dialogue, production values, score, direction, and cinematography. Still, star power wasnt enough to save this film from becoming the latest entry into the best worst movie conversation. From troll 2 to the room to plan 9 from outer space and beyond, these are our picks for the best worst movies ever made.
However, there can be many benefits to achieving such cult status. Revisiting troll 2 in best worst movie the new york. The worst movie released every year since 1950 best life. So the title of this documentary is perfectly fitted best worst movie. Troll 2 genuinely terrible, and beyond laughable 110. Maybe im nuts and have low expectations of partying, but this movie makes for a great friday night. The other fans interviewed have a lotta heart and soul but the best moments on this documentary about the best worst movie ever made, that is troll 2, are shots of the actual film with the actors commenting and telling stories about their involvement in the wonderfully horrible horror film.
Best worst movie troll 2 documentary home facebook. Worst movies ever made according to the razzies screenrant. Mar 14, 2009 by the way, im one of those people who thought troll 2 was hilarious and entertaining. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. As a perfect example of so bad its good, this is an inadvertently hilarious trash gem that earned its reputation as the best worst movie ever made, with a terrible. Your sister is a werewolf, robot monster, astrozombies, manos.
Of course, hes also made some really terrible movies. Hobgoblins 1988 hobgoblins, by rick sloane, is widely considered a lowbudget knockoff that capitalizes on the popularity of the 1984 film gremlins. The funny part is you dont have to really even see troll 2, since best worst movie has all the best clips of troll 2 in the documentary. George hardy is most famous for his role as michael waits in troll 2 1990 which is often referred to as the worst movie ever made. It has become a cult hit through fan parties and cinema. I know, i know, there are many who argue that plan 9 from outer space and manos. Best worst movie 2009 directed by michael stephenson. Troll 2 is widely considered to be of exceptionally poor quality, and has come to be regarded by the public as one of the worst films ever made. These are the 15 worst horror movie sequels ever made. Even the films leading actor michael paul stephenson who was 10 years old when troll 2 was shot has criticized the film years after it went straight to video.
A lost family is trapped in the realm of the master, who has a harem of kindasortavampire wives and a satyrlike minion named torgo. Michael paul stephenson turns his role in a lowbudget horror movie into best worst movie, a documentary on its fans. The story behind the worst movie ever made, troll 2. A serious contender for the worst worst movie ever made, manos is also in the running. To be included on the list, a movie must receive ratings from at least 10,000. Despite being regarded as one of the worst movies ever made, the american idol inspired from justin to kelly was almost completely shutout of the 2004 razzies despite scoring a nomination in eight out of that years ten categories. In fact, regardless of the bizarre vegetarian themes present in the film, this one could possibly rank as the worst film period. We love the movie troll 2, the best worst movie ever. But its also worse than most other films making it one of the worst ever made paradoxically, its very ineptness has made it a cult favorite. In fact, the movie was originally titled goblin, but was rebranded to capitalize on the troll name.
The microbudget horror, which has nothing to do with the first troll 1986 and actually nothing to do. Best worst movie is a 2009 american documentary film about the making of the infamously received 1990 horror film troll 2 and its. Numerous troll 2 cast members say that the press tour wiseau and room actor greg sestero recently did for the disaster artist reminds them of the publicity they did years ago for best worst movie. Wendy mitchell on troll 2, generally considered one of the worst. Ive watched troll 2 and have made so many of my friends watch troll 2 so many times, and it was the only movie i jokingly gave 5 stars to on letterboxd. In 1989, a group of unknown utah actors starred in what would be crowned the worst movie of all time. 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.
Troll 2 is as treacherous and repulsive a film as ive ever seen. Do you know the difference between troll and troll 2. Judging by the actors crude performances and the incredible lack of technical skill, it doesnt seem like anyone involved in. Basically because the movie is so poorly done and horribly acted. Jun 08, 2012 troll 2 drinking game this is the best worst movie ever made. Oct 03, 2019 original star michael stephenson even made a successful documentary about the making of the film in 2009 called best worst movie, and the legend of troll 2 continues to grow even today. Best worst movie is a documentary film about what is, arguably, the worst film ever made. To be honest, i hadnt see it at the time, but you dont need to in order to fully enjoy the film. The problems with troll 2 begin with the fact that it is not, in fact, a sequel to 1986s troll despite its brilliant tagline one was not enough. Currently in production, the troll 2 documentary is titled best worst movie. Cheerfully idiotic, with universally terrible performances, troll 2 was recently celebrated in an entertaining documentary calledbest worst movie. But it certainly ranks among the worst movies ever made, horror or otherwise. A serious contender for the worst worst movie ever made, manos is also in the running for bestworst because its defiantly odd and amateur and it achieves a strange, dreamlike quality.
While as famous as its sequel, this predecessor fails to entertain in any level. Revisiting troll 2 in best worst movie the new york times. In 1989, unwitting utah actors starred in the undisputed worst movie in history. Troll 2 documentary teaser best worst movie youtube. Apr 02, 2009 the cult is poised to grow even larger thanks to best worst movie, stephensons documentary about the troll 2 phenomenon, which had its world premiere last month at the sxsw film conference and. Troll 2 is far from the worst movie ever made best worst.
Best worst movie is a documentary about the making of another film troll 2. Ghost rider is considered one of the worst comic book movies ever made by people who have no. The lowest rated movie list only includes theatrical features. Stephenson and his troll 2 colleagues the documentary is an act of reclamation an effort to make both sense of a senseless film. We love to have movie theme parties and invite some family and friends over. Mar 01, 20 troll 2 was also goodbad enough to inspire a feature length documentary called best worst movie, starring troll 2 alumni michael stephenson and george hardy. Is troll 2 the worst vegetarian horror movie ever made.
Best worst movie enjoyable insight on bad cinema 710. Nov 06, 20 10 reasons why troll 2 is the best worst movie ever made posted on november 6, 20 november 7, 20 by james errigo i would first like to preface this article by saying. Jeff kirschner of dread central has also named it the worst movie ever made. If troll is runofthemill bad, troll 2 is outrageously bad it makes the first film look like lord of the rings. Why troll 2 is considered the best worst movie ever made. Jan 12, 2018 from troll 2 to the room to plan 9 from outer space and beyond, these are our picks for the best worst movies ever made. Best worst movie troll 2 documentary shared a post. Well, id advise those people to give troll 2 another viewing, this time with an open mind. Original star michael stephenson even made a successful documentary about the making of the film in 2009 called best worst movie, and the legend of troll 2 continues to grow even today. Movies that are so bad theyre good is basically its own genre at this point, with most cinephiles being able to rattle off their favorite guilty. One of the stars of troll 2 analyzes how and why the film was made and what made it as bad as everyone has said. Transcript for is troll 2 the best worst movie ever.
A new documentary revisits the 1980s horror flick and its recent resurgence. Such is the legacy of troll 2, the 1990 howler some consider the worst movie ever made. You have to wonder who thought cats was going to ever be a good movie in the first place. Its status as one of the best worst movies ever made is intact, largely due to its cult fan base, and the making of documentary about the film cunningly titled best worst movie. The microbudget horror, which has nothing to do with the first troll 1986.
Former child star michael stephenson was so traumatized by appearing in the only movie ever made about vegetarian goblins that he made a documentary about his experience and the films weird cult following, 20 years later, called best worst movie. I also recommend checking your local indie theater listings from time to time if you are lucky they may decide on a showing of troll 2 one day its kindof a cult phenomenon. I recommend everyone to give it one viewing just so you can say youve survived its stupidity. The acting in this movie is atrocious and fabulous and very late 80searly 90s on the dance movies. They have parties and viewings every year and the attendance to these functions seems to grow every year. Troll 2 is consider to be the worst movie ever made, but before i watch that i decided to checkout the original. Night shyamalan has made some really great movies, with the sixth sense and unbreakable topping the list. Troll 2 is now hailed as one of the best bad films ever made. Bearing no resemblance to its predecessor troll whatsoever, and featuring no trolls at all, its amazing that this straighttovideo crapfest is even remembered at all. Best worst movie gets part of its title as the best bad movie ever because of troll 2 s cult. But, yeah, watch best worst movie, then troll 2, then watch best worst movie again. The list is ranked by a formula which includes the number of ratings each movie received from users, and value of ratings received from regular users.
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