Best Worst Movie
For those unaware, Troll 2 is a film that is considered by many to be the worst film ever made. And yet, it’s gained a cult following because it’s so entertainingly bizarre that it’s an extremely enjoyable view all the way through. We reviewed it back in the day in our Film Duel column, check it out if you haven’t already. Moving on. Best Worst Movie is a documentary made by Michael Stephenson, the child “star” of Troll 2. He, alongside almost every American involved with the film, had been embarrassed all his life about his involvement in the film. But when a cult following begins to build around the film, many of the characters involved begin to see things differently. In many ways, Best Worst Movie is the story of a phoenix. It’s the story of new life rising from the ashes of something that was dead. Continue reading
