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Troll 2

dir. Claudio Fragasso · 1990

Feature
Coming of Age
Mood
Comedic / Whimsical
Look
low-budget, garish colors, and awkwardly staged scenes
Structure
linear but disjointed with surreal interruptions
Plot

When young Joshua learns that he will be going on vacation with his family to a small town called Nilbog, he protests adamantly. He is warned by the spirit of his deceased grandfather that goblins populate the town. His parents, Michael and Diana, dismiss his apprehensions, but soon learn to appreciate their son's warnings. Guided by his grandfather's ghost, will Joshua and his family stand a chance in fighting off these evil beings?

Why watch

Joshua is haunted by the ghost of his grandfather, warning him of the goblins that inhabit the town of Nilbog, where his family is headed for vacation. Watching this film is like stepping into a bizarre dream where logic is turned on its head, and every scene is a delightful mishmash of absurdity and unintentional humor.

Cultural context
1990s independent film movementrise of cult classicsthe intersection of horror and comedyDIY filmmaking ethos

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