Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
George Hardy | ... | Self / Interviewee - Actor | |
Lily Hardy | ... | Self / Interviewee | |
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Pita Ray | ... | Self / Interviewee |
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Micki Knox | ... | Self / Interviewee |
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Tommy Bice | ... | Self / Interviewee - Superintendent, Alexander City Schools |
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Lila Graves | ... | Self / Interviewee - George's Friend |
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Laura Gulledge | ... | Self / Interviewee - George's Friend |
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Merry Hardy | ... | Self / Interviewee - George's Ex-Wife |
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Barbara H. Young | ... | Self / Interviewee - Mayor of Alexander City |
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Mary Ann Hardy | ... | Self / Interviewee - George's Mother |
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Wade Jones | ... | Self / Interviewee - Convenience Store Owner |
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Bill Hardy | ... | Self / Interviewee - George's Father |
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Mollie Barrett | ... | Self / Interviewee - George's Sister |
Michael Paul Stephenson | ... | Self - Actor, Director | |
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Jason Steadman | ... | Self / Interviewee - Actor |
In 1989, unwitting Utah actors starred in the undisputed Worst Movie in History: TROLL 2. Two decades later, the legendarily inept film's child star unravels the improbable, heartfelt story of an Alabama dentist-turned-cult movie icon and an Italian filmmaker who come to terms with this genuine, internationally revered cinematic failure. Written by Anonymous
Although I love Troll 2, I cannot concur with the general consensus that it is even close to the "worst movie ever made." (For that honor, you have to look at something that takes itself really seriously, with pretenses to high art, like a "film" by Godard). Troll 2 is a nutty little comedy with a ridiculous plot, silly dialog and amateurish costumes, and, as such, I really enjoyed it. It's fun.
IMHO, the main fault of this good-natured and generally excellent documentary is its failure to mention Deborah Reed, whose way over-the-top portrayal of veggie villainess and hippie druid Queen "Creedence Leonor Gielgud" is the wacky heart of the movie. She morphs from maniac priestess to gorgeous Elvira-like vamp whose hotness can literally pop corn (in the film's most overtly comic scene). Did Deborah Reed ask to be excluded from the documentary? (She does have an incomplete website). Was there a conflict between the documentary's creator and the actress? The documentary's failure to make any mention of Reed causes a real WTF moment. Anyway, Deborah was a doll, full of manic comic energy, and I was surprised to see that her career as a film actress seems to be limited to Troll 2. What happened to her? We want to know! But all-in-all, I am very grateful for Troll 2, and for Michael Stephenson's delightful documentary. Both of these films have made my life a marginally happier place. Bravo! And hang in there Margo! I really sympathize with your feelings about crappy neighbors!