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Best Worst Movie

Seen it?

2009 | 93 min | Documentary, Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, eye-opening.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A look at the making of the film Troll 2 (1990) and its journey from being crowned the "worst film of all time" to a cherished cult classic.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 18K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Stephenson

  • Michael StephensonHimself
  • George HardyHimself
  • Jason SteadmanHimself
  • Jason WrightHimself
  • Zack CarlsonHimself
  • Randall ColburnHimself
  • Adam DeyoeHimself
  • John GemberlingHimself
  • Patrick GibbsHimself
  • Paul GibbsHimself