The Troop
The Troop is an American-Canadian live-action, single camera comedy-adventure television series about a trio of teenagers who fight and capture monsters and other supernatural phenomena that invade the fictional town of Lakewood. Created and executive produced by Max Burnett, Greg Coolidge and Chris Morgan, the series premiered on Nickelodeon on September 18, 2009. The second season premiered on June 25, 2011 and Nickelodeon cancelled the series midway through its second season. The remaining episodes of season 2 were aired on Nicktoons with the series finale airing on May 8, 2013.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students on a camping trip find themselves targeted by a parasitic organism that turns its hosts into violent, flesh-eating monsters. As the infection spreads rapidly, the remaining survivors must fight for their lives against their former friends and find a way to escape the remote wilderness.
Critical Reception
The Troop received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its low budget and derivative horror elements. While some appreciated its attempts at a creature feature, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a familiar premise and underdeveloped characters.
- The creature effects and gore are present but not particularly innovative.
- Despite a few decent moments, the overall execution is uninspired.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'The Troop (2013)' on Google is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
Although released in 2013, the film seems to have had a very limited release and minimal promotional activity, contributing to its obscurity.
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