About The Film

aboutimage2In 1989, a group of unknown Utah actors starred in what would be crowned the worst movie of all time: TROLL 2. After two decades of running from this cinematic disaster, the cast can no longer hide from the legion of followers that celebrate them for their ineptitude.

BEST WORST MOVIE, directed by TROLL 2’s once-disgraced child star, Michael Paul Stephenson, unravels the stories of these unforgettable real-life characters and the colorful army of devotees who continue to revel in the film’s perfectly flawed brilliance.

At the center of this celebrated documentary is the improbable story of a small-town Alabama dentist-turned-cult-movie-icon, and an Italian filmmaker who come to terms (or doesn’t) with his internationally revered cinematic failure.

BEST WORST MOVIE is an affectionate and intoxicatingly fun tribute to the single greatest bad movie ever made and the people responsible for unleashing it on the world. The result is a hilarious and tender offbeat journey that pays homage to lovers of bad movies and the people who make them, while investigating a deeper story about the strange nature of celebrity, the catharsis of redemption and the humanity that exists in making even the worst movie ever made.

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BEST WORST MOVIE held over in Denver

composerGood news for our Goblin friends in Denver, the Starz Film Society has been gracious enough to extend our theatrical run by another week! You can now see the film there through Thursday, Sept. 9.

Tickets and more info

TROLL 2 comes to Blu-Ray this October!!

519ih7asiwl_ss500_1Citizens of Nilbog, MGM/UA has finally heeded your prayers. TROLL 2: The 20th Anniversary Nilbog Edition Blu-Ray will be released on October 5th! We have no word yet of official specs or bonus features (I’m begging for a Claudio Fragasso commentary track), but this will reportedly be a Double Decker Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack. We’ll be posting more news about this essential High-Def release as it’s announced.

Read the press release from High-Def Digest

Pre-Order from Amazon.com [only $13.99!]

Roger Ebert gives BEST WORST MOVIE a thumbs up!

grandpa_sethLegendary film critic Roger Ebert reviewed BEST WORST MOVIE in anticipation of our big Chicago premiere this week, and by golly he liked it! He gave it a thumbs up 3 out of 4 stars, calling the documentary “curiously touching.” Read the full review here. Be sure to catch the film at the Music Box in Chicago starting Friday 7/30!

Double-Decker Helping of New Cities and Dates

goblin_brothersWe just added a ton and a half of new cities to our Theatrical run — Anchorage, Gainesville, Springfield, Ft. Collins, Kansas City, Santa Cruz, Rochester, Detroit, Tempe, Denver and Portland. Phhheww, it’s going to be a busy summer!

Check the Screenings section for more info.

Goblin Goodies

goblin_fanClick here to visit our official store, where you can purchase our One-Sheet and Limited Edition Posters, T-shirts and more!

CNN Breaking News: ‘Troll 2′ is So Bad it’s Good

mpsIf you’re a regular reader of CNN.com, you’ll have noticed that the Goblins invaded the homepage over the weekend! Check out this great piece that CNN.com produced about the ‘Troll 2′ phenomenon.

Check out the video after the jump!

Last Call with Carson Daly catches ‘Troll 2′ Fever

joshuaThe good folks at NBC’s Last Call with Carson Daly produced this piece on ‘Troll 2′ featuring the first look at an original prop from the film - the chest piece worn by Michael Paul Stephenson in the infamous ‘Row Row Row Your Boat’ scene!

ABC Nightline: Is ‘Troll 2′ the ‘Best Worst Movie’ Ever?

goblinblood_fanGoblins invade primetime! ABC’s Nightline produced this segment about the ‘Troll 2′ phenomenon, featuring new interviews with George Hardy and Michael Paul Stephenson. Check it out!

The LOS ANGELES TIMES Snags an Exclusive Clip from ‘Best Worst Movie’

general_store_ownerHop on over to the LOS ANGELES TIMES to sneak a peek at an exclusive clip from ‘Best Worst Movie’ highlighting Don Packard, who played the mysterious General Store Owner in the infamous ‘Troll 2′

The NEW YORK TIMES Spotlights ‘Best Worst Movie’

claudioIn anticipation of our New York premiere, writer Dave Itzkoff of the New York Times wrote a great piece highlighting the film, which appeared in both print and the online magazine. Give it a look!

Best Worst Movie Trailer