It’s officially time for a return trip to Nilbog, as Vinegar Syndrome has released a newly restored 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray edition of the iconic cinematic disaster, Troll 2. The unrelated sequel to 1986’s Troll, and not the follow-up to Roar Uthaug‘s giant monster movie hit on Netflix, the horror film is largely considered to be one of the most enjoyably awful movies to ever grace the screen, from its bonkers plot to the bizarre line delivery and cheap aesthetic that turn its horror into unexpected hilarity. This new release not only gives it a new coat of paint, using the 35mm original camera negative with Dolby Vision, but also celebrates its cult classic status with a bevvy of special features and gorgeous artwork.
Vinegar Syndrome’s exclusive version will specifically come with a special 40-page book packed with essays from Daniel R. Budnik, Adrian Smith, Eugenio Ercolani and more discussing the film and its legacy as a common answer for the worst film ever made. It will all be packaged in a spot gloss hard slipcase and slipcover with art courtesy of Brianna Miller and Johnny Ryan. With only 8,000 copies available at $45.99, fans will have to act fast to secure one from the company’s site.
Written and directed by Claudio Fragasso, Troll 2 follows the Waits family on a vacation to the rural farming town of Nilbog, despite the protestations of their young son, Joshua. The spirit of his grandpa Seth warns him that the locale’s sleepy facade hides a community of man-eating goblins, hence the name. Although everyone else simply ignores the kid’s fears, despite the odd happenings and green-tinged food around the town, they soon witness the true horrors of the creatures for themselves. It’s up to Joshua, with help from his ghost grandad, to guide his family through the nightmare and defeat the monsters before they all become goblin food. Capping off the fantastical insanity is a cast including Michael Stephenson, George Hardy, Connie McFarland, Margo Prey, Robert Ormsby, Deborah Reed, and Jason Wright, among others.
What Is Included in the ‘Troll 2’ 4K Ultra HD Release?
Troll 2‘s rotten reputation is reflected in its 13% Rotten Tomatoes score, with the critics’ consensus merely stating “Oh my god,” in reference to one of the most infamous scenes. Much of the very minor praise has been saved for its bleak, abrupt ending and little else. The film’s legacy ultimately earned it a sweet and much more glowingly reviewed documentary in 2009 titled Best Worst Movie, which Stephenson, who played Joshua, directed. Though that isn’t included in the new 4K package, there are plenty of goodies that delve into the creation of the legendary film, including a commentary track with Hardy and Reed, interviews with Fragasso, Stephenson, and Darren Ewing, and more. Check out the full list of features below:
- 4K UHD presented in Dolby Vision High-Dynamic-Range
- Newly scanned & restored in 4K from its 35mm original camera negative
- Commentary track with actors George Hardy and Deborah Reed
- “Eat Your Greens!” (45 min) – Interview with director and screenwriter Claudio Fragasso
- “So Bad It’s Good” (28 min) – Interview with actor George Hardy
- “All Part of the Play” (32 min) – Interview with actor Michael Paul Stephenson
- “Don’t Mess with Goblins” (37 min) – Interview with actor Darren Ewing
- “Nilbog Vibes” (6 min) – Interview with composer Carlo Maria Cordio
- “Assistant Trolling” (19 min) – Interview with first assistant director Alessandra Lenzi
- “Parallel Trolls” (16 min) – Interview with filmmaker Fabrizio Laurenti
- Original trailer
- 40-page perfect-bound book with essays by Daniel R. Budnik, Adrian Smith, and Eugenio Ercolani
- Reversible sleeve artwork
Troll 2 is now available to purchase in 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray from Vinegar Syndrome. Check out the cover artwork above.
- Release Date
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October 12, 1990
- Runtime
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95 minutes
- Director
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Claudio Fragasso
- Writers
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Claudio Fragasso, Rossella Drudi
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Michael Stephenson
Joshua Waits
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George Hardy
Michael Waits
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