Best Worst Movie

“‘Best Worst Movie’ offers a rich experience. As fun as it is, it resonates with cultural and psychological complexities you wouldn’t expect.”

“Director Michael Stephenson said he had been approached by several distributors, including MGM, which owns the rights to ‘Troll 2.’ Should the documentary go that route, it could come out in conjunction with a re-release of ‘Troll 2.’”

“While the film serves as an ultimate “thank you” to Troll 2 fans, it also stands on its own. It paints such a true, unassuming picture of everyone involved that it’s impossible to resist the temptation: soon after watching you will log onto Amazon or Netflix and order Troll 2 for yourself.”

“Screening in SXSW’s Spotlight Premieres section, director Michael Paul Stephenson’s ‘Best Worst Movie’ captures the fame behind what the festival describes as “astonishingly inept ‘Troll2,’” which has nevertheless attained cult status.”

“Matt Singer of IFC News sits down with the director and star subject of ‘Best Worst Movie’, a documentary exploring the impact of the best worst movie ever: ‘Troll 2′”

“Best Worst Movie is a candid and hilarious exploration of the roots of fandom, the shifting definition of success and the intoxicating nature of fame. We highly recommend this one.”

“Due to his own connection to the material, Stephenson manages to inject
a personal quality to the story where other filmmakers would likely
condescend to it.”

“Said Stephenson: ‘I think in our generation, there’s so much stuff that’s produced that is so similar, or the same, or so cynical, that when young people see something like this that’s very genuine and honest and heartfelt, it seems fresh.’ He added,  ‘Bad is completely relative. There are ‘good place’ bad films and ‘bad [...]

“Is Troll 2 the worst film ever made? Perhaps, perhaps not. But Stephenson has ensured that it won’t soon be forgotten either way. Best Worst Movie takes cinematic trash and turns it into comedy gold.”

“‘I started getting pictures from kids having Troll 2 parties,” says Stephenson. ”Once I realized how much enjoyment fans were getting from this crappy movie, I said, ‘I have to document this.’ So he made Best Worst Movie.”