Troll 2

The Cinema Snob tackles a movie so bad, it even has it's own documentary made about it!

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  • 12/8/2009 5:18 PM MOON MAN MIGUEL wrote:
    This is your most epic review yet. I love it !Thanks for doing your service Snob!
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  • 12/8/2009 5:43 PM Jake Seaborn wrote:
    You know, I've never really understood the hype behind this film or why it's one of the lowest ranked film on IMDb. I first saw it when I was 13 on The Movie Channel, having not yet seen the original Troll with Michael Moriarty. I'm 29 now, and all these years later, I can't believe the cult following this movie has attained. Why this one over films, such as The Alien Dead, Curse of the Cannibal Confederates, Toxic Zombies, Screamers,etc. I guess Claudio Fragasso
    is why this film receives so much attention. It's bad, but not bad enough to receive such distinction.
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    1. 12/8/2009 7:10 PM Dr.Klahn wrote:
      Agreed. When I hear people call this the Worst Movie Ever, I can't help but think "Awww, that's adorable." The production values are positively *lavish* compared to most of the MST3K library, let alone the horrors that Brad manages to dig up.

      (Not that I didn't love this review.)
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      1. 12/9/2009 7:30 PM electronsexparty wrote:
        Too right, though I try to to let production values get in the way of my enjoyment of a movie. Troll II may have had better production, but it also had an idiotic story and honestly some of the worst acting I've seen.

        I wish we could find another "best worst" movie. I think The Room is a legitimate contender. I'd like to nominate The Bride of Frank though. It's truly a movie worthy of a "best worst" sort of distinction. I love it. It's the sort of movie I think Brad would enjoy.
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    2. 12/9/2009 8:15 PM Strelnikov wrote:
      Nobody loves "Curse of the Cannibal Confederates" because absolutly NOTHING goes on in that movie; this stinker has Goblin trolls, grossout scenes, and camp value.
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    3. 1/12/2010 9:24 AM Chris wrote:
      Well while there are worse films, this one has been seen by more people then most of the other films the snob has reviewed. So really, its like saying Halo 3 is the best game ever, when there are a ton of other games that are far better. Its not that its the worst, its just the most popular worst movie.
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  • 12/8/2009 5:50 PM Mitch Douglas wrote:
    This movie was so horrible, even your kitty felt the need to join in to say how much it sucked!
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  • 12/8/2009 6:06 PM WilhelmofCoal wrote:
    Wow, that movie looked terrible. I want to see it in a sick way though to experience it myself. Anyway, excellent review man.

    I don't know if I'm the only one that feels this way but that Credence Lenore Gielgud character is slightly hot in that librarian sort of way.
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    1. 12/8/2009 6:17 PM Early Brid wrote:
      She gives me wood.
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  • 12/8/2009 6:10 PM Maniac wrote:
    YES! YES I AGREE! IF YOU WANT POPCORN IN YOUR FILM IT MUST HAVE WILLIAM ATHERTON AND "EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD"!

    Brilliant brilliant brilliant reference! I was thinking the same thing when I watched the scene before you even said it.
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  • 12/8/2009 6:23 PM Graham wrote:
    An excellent review of one of the greatest comedies of the past 50 years. What has always gotten me about Troll 2 is not the goblin make-up (the masks are cheap and stiff but actually fairly well-designed) but the sheer wretchedness of the dialogue, the most baffling and absurd ever written. And the creepy, sweaty kid with the contorted mouth is just... horrifying.
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  • 12/8/2009 6:23 PM unknownmoviefan wrote:
    That may be the funniest "Dawn of the Dead" reference I've ever seen.
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  • 12/8/2009 6:27 PM Cash Bailey wrote:
    I haven't seen this movie. And God willing I never will.
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  • 12/8/2009 6:30 PM CrimsonDusk wrote:
    Oh Carp Laura Gemser did the Costumes to bad she didn't play a role as Goblenuelle O_O. Also nice reference to Joker's catchphrase in Batman. OH MY GOOOOODD. Great episode and you did a great job in stretching the review to 20 minutes.
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  • 12/8/2009 6:44 PM jokermatt999 wrote:
    I completely lost it on the "You know who else threw parties? GACY!" Beautiful delivery on that one.
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  • 12/8/2009 7:26 PM Nevin wrote:
    The best thing is that there is a fly on the "Oh My God!" guys forehead.

    Epic.
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  • 12/8/2009 7:39 PM Nesfan1111 wrote:
    The funniest special effect for me is the lightning. The VHS cover art makes no sense with a werewolf with an axe, with the tagline, "The original boogeyman is back". Were they trying to cash in on A Nightmare on Elm Street too? It's Manos of the '90s! Columbia/Tri-Star put this out on VHS in 1992.
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  • 12/8/2009 7:56 PM Gabe wrote:
    holy shit it's dracula spelled backwards, i nearly shitted.
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  • 12/8/2009 8:10 PM skrag2112 wrote:
    Bravo sir, bravo.
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  • 12/8/2009 8:10 PM Sean Wright wrote:
    I finally have a sense of closure as of now. The Cinema Snob reviewing "Troll 2" puts an end into trying to find a review that I can whole-heartidly agree with as far as a breakdown of everything that is "Troll 2"; bad acting, terrible sequalization, and anything and everything that has to do with making the movie such an epic pile of shit. But fellow poster Jake Seaborn brought up a good point of other terrible movies that do nothing but fuck all; Death Bed, Zombie 5: Killing Birds, The House On The Edge Of The Park, or Class Reunion Massacre.

    Major kudos for supplementing that actual Goblin music from the "Dawn of The Dead".
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  • 12/8/2009 8:54 PM Cornbred-X wrote:
    This is the best snob review youve done in awhile. Very funny, and completely true. Its amazing the movies that get cult followings.
    I never knew before Troll 2 was not actually related to Troll before... learn something new everyday. Your explanation of how the director forced them to recite the lines word for word explains alot, but that sisters horrible acting is just... horrible acting. It really doesnt get worse then that haha =)
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  • 12/8/2009 8:55 PM Chris Schachern wrote:
    Will you ever review a movie called "Crawlers" (a.k.a. "Troll 3")?
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  • 12/8/2009 9:10 PM Nephilim wrote:
    Again a movie that I wanna see now because it looks so ridiculous it's funny. *thinks... tomorrow is bad movie night...*

    Great review.
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  • 12/8/2009 10:05 PM Cody wrote:
    Loved the Freddy's Revenge reference. Please review Phantasm, that would be awesome! I love the movie, but it would be a great review!
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    1. 12/9/2009 6:33 PM chris wrote:
      he only reviews bad movies. phantasm kicks ass
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      1. 12/10/2009 10:41 PM evilchild wrote:
        I think Brad and I have something planned for "Phantasm"
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  • 12/8/2009 10:07 PM noyer wrote:
    Excellent review as always! Also, I should have the CHEAP review done for tomorrow night. It has been a bit tougher to write than originally anticipated, and the day job has managed to get in the way, but should be done by then
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  • 12/8/2009 10:45 PM smb1916 wrote:
    I still can not believe you actually reviewed this blood soaked shit but i'm still thouing out demonic dolls vs puppet masters for a Christmas review all i have to say is corry Feldman
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  • 12/8/2009 10:51 PM ColinJ wrote:
    I'm going to hell for saying it, but I want to punch that kid in the face.
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  • 12/8/2009 11:29 PM th wrote:
    Never saw the movie, but I have seen the "Oh my god" scene dozens of times.

    Interesting timing but Conon O'Brien mentioned this movie the day before this was posted. The skit was he is trying to be the new Oprah and is making recommendations that are campy to say the least.
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  • 12/8/2009 11:36 PM BigB01 wrote:
    I loved the Dawn Of The Dead audio dub overs.
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  • 12/9/2009 12:40 AM Shadowdancer21b wrote:
    Wasn't "Ghost Orson Welles" voiced by Maurice LeMarche? Sounds like him. Also, I see what you did there, using music by the Goblins. Credence and the Goblins would probably be a kickass show. Prog rock and folk rock together? NICE. Porterville has really embraced the "Fame" from the film, too. It's sad in a way.
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    1. 12/10/2009 2:57 PM Alex wrote:
      Yes he was. Find a video of Pinky and The Brain and you'll hear the similarity.
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  • 12/9/2009 3:02 AM RussianWhore wrote:
    Great review CinemaSnob.
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  • 12/9/2009 3:05 AM diggerjohn111 wrote:
    OHHHHHHHHHHHH MYYYYYYY GOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDD! Awesome work Brad and you survived!
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  • 12/9/2009 3:06 AM RussianWhore wrote:
    What is the "Jesse and Grady close" reference about at 10:33? I want to see THAT movie.
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  • 12/9/2009 3:09 AM ColinJ wrote:
    It's a reference to the pervasive homoeroticism in A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2.
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  • 12/9/2009 8:05 AM Jyri wrote:
    Well that was fun. A bit obvious, but still fun.

    So what's next? Troll 3 or some obvious Christmas movie like one of the Silent Night, Deadly Night sequels?
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  • 12/9/2009 8:43 AM Matt Johnston wrote:
    Nice use of Dawn of the Dead's music
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  • 12/9/2009 9:54 AM Jason wrote:
    About a year ago there was a film contest here in Austin in which we were supposed to make a short film inspired by Troll 2. I thought it would be fun to do, but I felt I needed to actually see Troll 2 first. It took me 3 fucking tries to get through that piece of diseased slug shit and by the time I actually did finish it, I had lost all desire to make a film. If I ever meet Claudio Fragasso I'm going to kick him in the dick until he passes out.
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  • 12/9/2009 11:01 AM Greg wrote:
    Well, at least there wasn't a Troll 3... there were TWO Troll 3s!

    Troll 3 was the alternate title to two films made in 1990, one offically called "Contamination .7" (but more commonly known as "Crawlers") and a film offically called "Quest for the Mighty Sword".

    I highly look forward to reviews of both. Not because Brad said he'd do them, but because you just know us fans are going to pester him forever until he does.
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  • 12/9/2009 12:55 PM Rudiger wrote:
    pssst Somebody put troll 3: contanimation .7 on youtube.
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  • 12/9/2009 3:12 PM BlackBobby wrote:
    Please get rid of the socks again. It looks awful. I really liked the bare-footed snob
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  • 12/9/2009 5:05 PM Protoman wrote:
    haha brad i loved how pissed off you get it really makes me bust a side laughing sadly i had watched this movie and now that you feel the very same pain i do i hope you can recover from it lol cuz i have not good job though keep it up man
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  • 12/9/2009 8:12 PM Strelnikov wrote:
    Wow. . .I'd heard of this movie, seen the "OH MY GOD!!!!!!" line on YouTube but realization of how rock-bottom awful it is came through until The Cinema Snob reviewed it. If anything this movie is proof that if the cast and crew don't speak the same language they DAMN well get a translator. . . the director would have been better off shooting with an Italian cast and dubbing it for English audiences; the acting is "Manos"- level!
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  • 12/9/2009 8:54 PM noyer wrote:
    As promised, I have posted the review of CHEAP on the site. Once again, I tried to be fair and balanced, and hope you enjoy reading it!

    http://experiencecinematic.blogspot.com/2009/12/cheap-jones-2004.html
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  • 12/9/2009 9:52 PM BigB01 wrote:
    Brad, you should do a review of Pocket Ninjas. I barely made it through Troll 2 but couldn't even get through 10 minutes of Pocket Ninjas.
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  • 12/9/2009 10:05 PM PALMER ELDRITCH wrote:
    GREAT REVIEW, YOU FORGOT THIS ORSON WELLES QUOTE: "What follows is a terrifying journey into the world of probate, beneficiaries and GOBLINS!"

    KEEP IT UP
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  • 12/9/2009 10:38 PM Jack Deth wrote:
    Great as always Snob. btw, you look mysteriously like Jeffrey Combs...
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  • 12/9/2009 10:49 PM Joe wrote:
    You can't piss on "Troll 2". I won't allow it!
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  • 12/10/2009 1:54 AM smallerdemon wrote:
    This is so much fun. Thank you.

    Excellent Real Genius ref.

    I have seen the documentary. It's actually quite good. George Hardy was there, as we happen to see it at Sidewalk 2009. Lots of fun and good to see that 90% of the crew has a good sense of humor about it. Some of them, kind of sad. But overall a great doc.

    Snob, keep up the amazing work. I break my face from laughing and grinning every time you post such amazing things.
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  • 12/10/2009 9:45 AM Lowkey wrote:
    There is a Troll 3 you know. It's not got any of Troll 2's fancy effects, acting, plot, troll-like creatures, etc. Just saying...

    Actually there are two Troll 3s. The one also called Crawlers or Contamination 7 is the one I'm talking about. The other one is called The Sword of Power, and was directed by Joe D'Amato. Joe did at least bring the goblins back, because apparently someone forgot to burn the costumes when Troll 2 wrapped up.
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  • 12/10/2009 11:19 AM stukas wrote:
    Nice review, a little too long but still a lot of fun. Yeah, Troll 2 is very bad indeed, but it's also campy and fun. "I spit on your grave", now that's a movie with close to zero entertainment value. The character of Matthew in that film is one of the worst performances ever. Anyways, keep up the good work.
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  • 12/10/2009 11:46 AM impudentinfidel wrote:
    So are you going to review the third one?
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  • 12/10/2009 1:45 PM Afbee wrote:
    I didn't know you had a cat! (you see it from 2:02-2:16 of the vid)

    great review! saves me from having to watch it. you do a great community service, sir!
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  • 12/10/2009 2:31 PM Alex wrote:
    Green food, green drool, green blood, green slime.. I wonder if this was really directed by Slimer from Ghostbusters considering the obsessive amount of green goo that is featured in it.
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  • 12/10/2009 8:26 PM Artimus wrote:
    Excellent review. Although, I had thought that it ended with the kid saying, "Yeah, okay." when asked if he wants to..eat his..mom. Creepy. Love the Critic reference, by the way.

    Okay, I give up, how the hell does a drunk college girl act at Rocky Horror? About what I'd expect?
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  • 12/10/2009 11:09 PM Mark wrote:
    "Nilbog is goblin spelled backwards!!!!"
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  • 12/15/2009 10:09 AM solidturd wrote:
    I was wondering if you were going to do part 2!
    Ator: Quest for the The Mighty Sword used the goblin/troll costumes from this film.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoePlPvMYpU
    I think i shed a tear from laughing at the Goblin overdub.
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  • 12/15/2009 2:48 PM BB wrote:
    LOL.. "Credance & The Goblins"

    very clever mr snob.
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  • 12/19/2009 3:59 PM Lynos wrote:
    Hey Brad,
    You just closed a circle. I first discovered the Cinema Snob while searching for Troll 2 clips on YouTube. YouTune suggested other clips from other movies by Mr. Fragasso and that led me to the Cinema Snob review for Zombie 4, and I was hooked.
    Most definitely a great review for this stupendous and almost legendary cinematic miscalculation. The doc Best Worst Movie justifies in spades the existence of Troll 2. It's an excellent and hilarious film, that contrary to the movie which spawned it, actually is about something.
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    creme de la creme...

    I remember watching in during the early 90's and thinking there was something awkward with the movie. Now, years later, I can understand what's wrong: it's so stiff! I remember Creedence Leonore Gilgaud (whatever) and thinking she looked hot cause she looked like a friend of mine. Too bad it all turned out to be bologna.
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    "Holy shit it's Dracula spelled backwards!" You made me spit my drink on my computer... I'm in the mood to play some Castlevania SOTN now
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      That gag was done much cooler in THE MONSTER SQUAD.
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  • 1/13/2010 5:13 PM Chris Schachern wrote:
    dude, you need to review the "ATOR" series by Joe D'Amto. In Germany there's an entry in it called "TROLL 3: THE SWORD OF POWER"
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