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Trollkins
Trollkins is a 1981 animated series produced by Hanna-Barbera that aired for one season on CBS. The show was inspired from The Dukes of Hazard and the Troll Dolls. Essentially a cross between The Smurfs and The Dukes of Hazard, it followed the adventures of Blitz, Pixlee, and Flooky.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students on a camping trip discover that they have stumbled into the territory of a family of trolls. These trolls are not the gentle, nature-loving creatures of folklore, but rather grotesque and malevolent beings who prey on unsuspecting humans. The students must fight for their lives to escape the woods and the monstrous trolls that hunt them.
Critical Reception
Trollkins is widely regarded as a low-budget, campy horror film from the early 1980s. It gained a cult following due to its unpretentious nature and B-movie charm, rather than critical acclaim. The film is often cited as an example of the era's exploitation horror.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unintentional humor and over-the-top gore.
Criticized for its poor acting and weak plot.
A quintessential example of a 'so bad it's good' cult classic.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's campy appeal and its status as a cult favorite, with many finding enjoyment in its B-movie aesthetic and creature effects, despite acknowledging its technical flaws.
Fun Fact
The film's special effects, particularly the troll costumes and makeup, were created on a very limited budget, contributing to their distinctive and often amateurish appearance.
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