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Best Worst Movie

Best Worst Movie

The Story Behind The Worst Movie Ever Made - Troll 2

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Overview

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.

Directed by Michael Stephenson
Written by Michael Stephenson
Produced by Michael Stephenson
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George Hardy

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Jason Wright

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Randall Colburn

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Adam Deyoe

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Patrick Gibbs

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About Best Worst Movie

Best Worst Movie is a documentary, comedy film released in 2009 exploring themes of fandom, cinema history. Directed by Michael Stephenson, it stars Michael Stephenson, George Hardy, Jason Steadman. 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.

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