Quartile rating: 7/10 · 1 rating
A look at the making of the film Troll 2 (1990) and its journey from being crowned the "worst film of all time" to a cherished cult classic.
Best Worst Movie is a genuinely singular documentary that captures the bizarre, bittersweet world of cult fandom through the lens of Troll 2's unlikely resurrection. Its novelty is high because it occupies a unique emotional space — part celebration, part tragedy, examining what it means to be 'famous' for failure. The lead subject, George Hardy, is charming and the film finds real pathos in the contrast between his enthusiasm and the sadness of those who haven't moved on. Cinematography is functional documentary work, nothing exceptional. Acting is not really applicable in a traditional sense, but the 'performances' of real-life subjects vary wildly. The plot structure is engaging but fairly conventional for a talking-heads doc. The ending lands with unexpected melancholy, giving the film more weight than its gimmicky premise suggests.