Best Worst Movie

“Everyone thought they were the only ones doing it,” Stephenson says. “There was no hype machine behind it. It found its audience on its own, organically, and it finally reached critical mass.”

“It’s the surprising moments of poignancy and warmth that make it an incredibly engaging viewing…even if you’ve never heard of ‘Nilbog.’”

“One aspect of film fandom has been nagging me for some time, though, and that’s the widespread devotion to bad films. I’ve been itching to explore it, but have found myself unable to really get the heart of it. However, the heady combination of Best Worst Movie and Troll 2 has given me a little [...]

“While the film clearly appeals to those who have some sort of intimate connection with Troll 2, it is just as entertaining, informative and engaging for those who have yet to even see the cinematic phenomenon.”

“We had a great time talking with these gentlemen about what it means to be in the worst movie ever made and how they came to embrace it.  We hope you have as much fun listening to it as we had recording it.”

“It would be easy to mock everyone and anyone who played a role in creating such a lousy movie, but there’s an infectious joy to ‘Best Worst Movie.’ Stephenson and co. understand that a truly terrible movie that still attracts an audience is a success in its own right.”

“There’s not one redeeming thing to be found in acting, the directing, the story, the effects, or the soundtrack but it is absolutely hilarious in its madness. It’s bewildering how a movie can be so bad, and the description cited in Best Worst Movie as ‘the kind of movie aliens would make if they came [...]

“Funny, sincere, and never condescending, “Best Worst Movie” is a great look at the way films take on lives of their own, and the way cult films flourish.”

“Not only is this probably my favorite film of the year so far, but all in all this is now probably one of my favorite documentaries”

“Producer Lindsay Stephenson, director Michael Stephenson and George Hardy, ‘Best Worst Movie’, arrive at the AFI FEST 2009 premiere”