Synopsis
A look at the making of the film Troll 2 and its journey from being crowned the "worst film of all time" to a cherished cult classic.
Scores
Overall Score
48.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
44.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
31.7%
Review Aggregate
85.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 94% of 69 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, funny, surreal. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedfunnysurrealsuspensefulthought-provokingpsychological
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Stephenson | 2010 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| George Hardy | 2010 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Jason F. Wright | 2010 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Darren Ewing | 2010 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Jason Steadman | 2010 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Claudio Fragasso | 2010 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score94.0
RT critic review count71
Rotten Tomatoes audience score84.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes8,723
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $109,895 | $158,065 |
| International | 2010 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $109,895 | $158,065 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $54,948 | $79,033 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $1,536,000 | $2,209,276 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $448,000 | $644,372 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $3,605,000 | $5,185,183 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $8,075,000 | $11,614,523 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $54,948 | $79,033 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $13,773,895 | $19,811,421 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $250,000 (est) | $359,583 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $88,000 (est) | $126,573 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $551,000 | $792,520 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $938,000 | $1,349,155 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $50,000 | $71,917 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $1,877,000 | $2,699,747 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $11,896,895 | $17,111,673 |
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