Troll Bridge
Set in the phenomenally successful Discworld series, Troll Bridge is about the world's last Barbarian hero (now at the age of 87) embarking on a suicide mission to battle a bridge troll in mortal combat. In a land where the undead have formed an equal rights movement, goblins are on the endangered species list and the evil Cutshade Forest is being logged; the world has truly gone mad for Cohen the Barbarian. Time has moved too fast... Troll Bridge aims to be the largest scale short film in history. Using resources garnered over a decade of dedication, love, sweat and toil, Troll Bridge has already broken records and set benchmarks internationally. Written by SnowGum Films
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Plot Summary
A lonely old woman recounts her childhood encounter with a troll under a bridge, a tale that turns out to be more sinister than a simple fairy tale. The story explores themes of memory, fear, and the monstrous nature of reality.
Critical Reception
Troll Bridge received positive attention for its atmospheric horror and its effective adaptation of Neil Gaiman's short story. Critics praised its visual style and the chilling performance of Madeleine McGovern.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually striking and effectively creepy.
- A faithful and unnerving adaptation of Gaiman's work.
- The film successfully blends childhood innocence with mature horror.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a short story of the same name by acclaimed author Neil Gaiman, first published in 1996.
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