Best Worst Movie

Cast

Production

After completing and watching Troll 2, Stephenson became embarrassed by the film. However, thanks to Myspace, he began to realize that the film had gained a cult following and was often listed alongside favorite movies of users on the site. According to Stephenson, the turning point came in April 2006; he stated, "I woke up one morning with a really warm feeling and I was smiling ear to ear. I was next to my wife and I said, 'I am the child star of the worst movie ever made... there's a story here.'"

Not all participants in Troll 2 were eager to revisit the film. Stephenson noted that he had trouble convincing actors Don Packard and Connie Young to be included in the project, although he was eventually able to convince both to appear in it.

Release

The film premiered at the South by Southwest festival in March 2009, and was released on DVD in November 2010.

Reception

Best Worst Movie received very positive reviews. It currently holds a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 64 reviews. It is also rated 61% based on the reviews of 15 critics, placing it under the subcategory "Generally favorable reviews" on Metacritic. Roger Ebert awarded Best Worst Movie three out of four stars. The A.V. Club gave the film a "B" rating.