About the film
Best Worst Movie is a 2009 American documentary about the making of the 1990 horror film Troll 2 and its later rise as a cult film. Michael Stephenson directed the documentary and is listed as its maker and producer. The film runs 93 minutes and is categorized as a documentary film.
Its production company is Magic Stone Productions. The entry lists English and Italian as its languages and identifies the United States as its country. The background describes Troll 2 as infamous and follows how the film developed a cult reputation after its original production.
Best Worst Movie therefore focuses on both the process behind a widely discussed horror movie and the audience response that helped give it renewed status. Viewers interested in horror filmmaking, cult-film history, or documentaries about movies can use it as a feature-length choice.
Who it is for
This suits viewers interested in horror movies, cult-film history, and documentaries about filmmaking. It may also work for students examining how films gain renewed attention.
Worth knowing
- 93-minute feature runtime
- Explores the making of Troll 2
- Covers Troll 2’s cult-film resurgence
- Directed and produced by Michael Stephenson
- English and Italian audio
Before you press play
- Centers on one horror film
- Released in 2009
- Includes English and Italian languages
The short of it
Best Worst Movie examines Troll 2 from its production through its cult-film resurgence. Its feature-length runtime and filmmaking focus suit horror fans and viewers interested in movie culture.