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Troll
1986 83 min Italy, United States of America PG-13 12+
★4.8
Fantasy, Horror
Director: John Carl Buechler
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Description
When a family moves into a San Francisco apartment, an opportunistic troll decides to make his move and take possession of little Wendy, thereby paving the way for new troll recruits, the first in his army that will take eventual control of the planet. We soon discover Torok is the ex-husband of Eunice St. Clair, a resident in the building who was married to Torok.
Budget:
$1.1M
US Gross:
$5.45M
Worldwide:
$5.45M
Starring
Michael Moriarty
Actor
Shelley Hack
Actor
Noah Hathaway
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
John Carl Buechler's 1986 fantasy-horror film is a divisive cult curiosity that balances inventive practical creature effects against a low-budget, disjointed narrative. While some viewers praise its nostalgic, dark fairy-tale atmosphere and imaginative design, others dismiss it as an incoherent and cheaply produced B-movie.
| Production | The film's practical creature designs and animatronics are highly creative and serve as a visual highlight for the genre. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure and character consistency are frequently criticized for being messy, chaotic, and lacking a coherent tone. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are divided, with some finding the acting engaging and others viewing it as over-the-top or amateurish. | |
| Originality | The film functions as a dark, surreal "fairy-tale horror" hybrid that appeals to fans of 1980s b-movies, while others find the low-budget execution ruins the concept. |