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Troll

1990
Movie
15 min
Norwegian

Troll is a fairy tale about longing and about different aspects of possible or impossible love. A free film adaptation of the short story Andværskarven by Jonas Lie.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: John Carl BuechlerGenres: Fantasy, Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A malicious pygmy troll named Malcolm travels from the forests of Ireland to San Francisco, seeking to conquer the human world by casting a spell on a young woman and turning her into a goblin queen. Her roommate, Harry Potter, and a self-proclaimed wizard, Gus, must team up to stop Malcolm's evil plans before he transforms the city into a troll kingdom.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its plot nonsensical and its special effects unconvincing. It has since gained a cult following among fans of low-budget fantasy and horror films for its campy B-movie charm.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is a poorly executed fantasy-horror flick with a weak plot.

  • Special effects are cheesy and unconvincing, contributing to the film's campy nature.

  • Despite its flaws, the movie has a cult following for its unintentional humor.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often highlight the film's low production values and bizarre storyline, with some viewers appreciating it as a 'so bad it's good' cult classic.

Fun Fact

The film's title character, Malcolm the troll, was designed by wizard of special effects John Buechler, who also directed the film. He also provided the voice for Malcolm.

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