Troll 2

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Troll 2

PG-13

Released Oct 12, 1990

1h 35m

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Comedy

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When young Joshua (Michael Stephenson) learns that he will be going on vacation with his family to a small town called Nilbog, he protests adamantly. He is warned by the spirit of his deceased grandfather that goblins populate the town. His parents, Michael (George Hardy) and Diana (Margo Prey), dismiss his apprehensions, but soon learn to appreciate their son's warnings. Guided by his grandfather's ghost, will Joshua and his family stand a chance in fighting off these evil beings?

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Troll 2 is bad. Very, very bad. The script is stupid, the acting is wooden, the special effects are laughable, the vintage-80s synthesizer score is cheesy.

Rated: 1/4

Sep 28, 2020

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Doug Brod

Entertainment Weekly

Taking off in its own entirely misguided direction, it tells the story of an average (not to mention lousy-acting) American family that vacations in a town infested with Marty Allen clones who cause folks to sweat green chlorophyll and turn into trees.

Jan 1, 2011

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

It's rare to find a film with such an ignominious reputation actually living up to the hype.

Rated: D-

Oct 1, 2007

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

There's ultimately some fun to be had here, though none of it is as satisfying as what you got in the first movie.

Rated: 1/5

Sep 12, 2025

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Ashvin Prakash

Horror Movie Club Podcast

Troll 2's lack of production value, awful acting and nonsensical plot would easily make this film a disaster, but its sense of humor and inability to take itself seriously serves as the greatest strength of the film making for a fun and hysterical watch.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 10, 2025

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

While Troll 2’s blemishes are part of its appeal, the film still manages to be fun, entertaining, and inventive for reasons outside of its “badness”. It is a very good bad movie.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 10, 2025

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Mark B

Still better than overwatch 2.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/14/25

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Gavin H

Troll 2 is genuinely my favorite movie of all time. Everyone needs to watch this movie at least once in their lifetime (although I’ve seen it over 10 times). I can always count on this movie to make me laugh no matter how bad of a day I’m having, and that’s something that I haven’t found in any other movie EVER.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/07/25

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Stephen C

Scary funny in 1 hour and 35 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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RezaTech R

Troll 2 (1990) is famously terrible—but that’s exactly why it’s so beloved as a “so bad it’s good” cult classic. The movie’s baffling plot about a family vacationing in a town overrun by vegetarian goblins who want to turn them into plants is riddled with awkward dialogue, strange acting, and nonsensical scenes that defy logic at every turn. The production’s evident language barriers and low budget add to the charm of its unintentional hilarity. What truly makes Troll 2 unforgettable is its earnestness despite all its flaws. From the unintentionally hilarious performances to infamous lines that fans endlessly quote, the movie captivates viewers with its sheer absurdity. It’s a cinematic train wreck you can’t look away from—equal parts baffling, creepy, and surprisingly endearing. If you love movies that are wildly entertaining because they’re so bafflingly bad, Troll 2 is a must-watch. It’s earned its place as one of the most popular “worst movies ever made” and continues to attract fans who adore it for its curious blend of horror, kitsch, and comedy gone wonderfully wrong. 3.5 stars

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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Audience Member

Coffee? Cleavage? Cursing? IN UTAH??

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/14/25

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Nick O

Often referred to as one of the worst movies ever made. Not where I come from. Don’t get me wrong, it’s bad, but that’s what’s so great about it! Makes almost zero sense and it’s so much fun! It’s not even actually about Trolls!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/13/25

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Synopsis

When young Joshua (Michael Stephenson) learns that he will be going on vacation with his family to a small town called Nilbog, he protests adamantly. He is warned by the spirit of his deceased grandfather that goblins populate the town. His parents, Michael (George Hardy) and Diana (Margo Prey), dismiss his apprehensions, but soon learn to appreciate their son's warnings. Guided by his grandfather's ghost, will Joshua and his family stand a chance in fighting off these evil beings?

Director: Claudio Fragasso
Screenwriter: Claudio Fragasso, Rossella Drudi
Production Co: Filmirage
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 12, 1990, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Runtime: 1h 35m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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