Troll

PG-13

Released Jan 17, 1986

1 hr. 26 min.

Fantasy

Comedy

Horror

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30%

10 Reviews

Tomatometer

28%

5,000+ Ratings

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In order to get his life back as a wizard, Torok the troll plans to take over an apartment building. His first step is to possess young Wendy Potter (Jennifer Beck). Her brother, Harry (Noah Hathaway), is the only one who suspects something is wrong. Fortunately, neighbor Eunice St. Clair (June Lockhart) is a witch and not only believes Harry but also agrees to help him. Meanwhile, as Torok, Wendy starts transforming other building tenants into mythical creatures, and only Harry can stop him.

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matthias s

"Troll" takes you on a wild ride into a bizarre fantasy world that leaves you scratching your head. The creature design, while undeniably ugly, somehow manages to be oddly nasty and scary, but not necessarily in a good way. The plot is as thin as a sheet of paper, and Wendy's portrayal of her character is just plain weird and annoying, rather than delivering any real scares. Michael Moriarty as the father, on the other hand, is a delight to watch. His quirky humor and charm inject some much-needed life into this oddball movie. It's undeniably well-made, but "Troll" struggles to decide whether it wants to be a fantasy or a horror film, leading to a confusing mix of childish moments and a story that's clearly not meant for kids. The music scene with the creatures singing is strangely endearing, yet it clashes with the overall tone. The pacing is slower than a snail on a Sunday stroll, and a lot more backstory would have been appreciated. In the end, "Troll" is a peculiar cinematic journey that leaves you pondering its intentions long after the credits roll.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/15/23

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Steve D

Not as bad as Troll 2 but close and less entertaining.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/23

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Aly M

This movie is so bad, it's good. Childhood favorite "scarry movie"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/06/23

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Jackie S

Although I don't remember much I do remember liking this although it was quite boring at parts. I would recommend I guess

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/05/23

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Sir M

Not terrible, but not decent. A time filler using some okay mythos about fairy tale and fantasy creatures. The side characters are more memorable.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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lance C

It has become a trope, but the original story started it all.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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John Carl Buechler

Director

Noah Hathaway

Harry Potter Jr.

Michael Moriarty

Harry Potter Sr.

Shelley Hack

Anne Potter

Jennifer Beck

Wendy Anne Potter

Sonny Bono

Peter Dickinson

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This enchanting Gremlins-style fantasy -comedy, about mini-monsters usurping an apartment house, has a witty script and five-star special effects.

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Nick Schager

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It goes without saying that the film is pretty awful. But that doesn't mean it's not pretty funny too.

Rated: C-

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Mike Massie

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Everyone seems to get a dance scene - all for the sake of embarrassing themselves beyond simply participating in this movie.

Rated: 1/10

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Matt Brunson

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You won't be bored watching Troll, but you'll hate yourself in the morning.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 5, 2015

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

An insufferable piece of tripe that may or may not have inspired "Harry Potter"...

Jan 16, 2011

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David Cornelius

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Sonny Bono + Gary Sandy + giant pickles = genius.

Rated: 1/5

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Synopsis

In order to get his life back as a wizard, Torok the troll plans to take over an apartment building. His first step is to possess young Wendy Potter (Jennifer Beck). Her brother, Harry (Noah Hathaway), is the only one who suspects something is wrong. Fortunately, neighbor Eunice St. Clair (June Lockhart) is a witch and not only believes Harry but also agrees to help him. Meanwhile, as Torok, Wendy starts transforming other building tenants into mythical creatures, and only Harry can stop him.

Director: John Carl Buechler
Production Co: Empire Pictures, Altar Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 17, 1986, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.5M
Sound Mix: Surround

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