Customer Reviews

Troll [VHS]

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

I first saw this movie on a late night Noah Hathaway double feature about 13 yeares ago, when I lived in LA. The host described this movie as a star vehicle for the young star of Neverending Story (which was shown previously that night).

The story is mostly a rehash of the plots of many '50s sci-fi movies, except you insert "Troll" into the script where "Martian" should be. Even to the extent that Noah remarks to his kindly neighbor lady (June Lockhart) that he thinks his sister is a "pod person". Of course, she (Lockhart) being the powerful good sorceress, explains that Harry's sister is in the Troll's power.

Young Harry must save the world from the evil Troll, while the grown-up neighbors (Sonny Bono, Gary Sandy (WKRP), Julia-Louise Dreyfus (Seinfeld), Brad Hall (SNL), etc.) bumble their way into victimhood. Of course Harry's parents (Shelly Hack & Michael Moriarty) think he's just imagining things. What makes this movie fun is that it's so predictable and the all-star cast seems to intentionally ham it up. Think of it as "North" with monsters.

What I have found weirdly ironic is that Noah's character's name is Harry Potter, Jr. (Hmmmm, haven't we heard that name somewhere recently?)

This movie is alot of fun. There is now gore special effects r lame but it is some of the features that makes it so great. Its about a troll who sis trying to turn an apartment into a fairy land 4 the trolls. What more could u want. So if ur lookin for some laughs and a good horror movie to watch try this flick on for size

Troll is one of producer Charles Band's better films. Written by Ed Naha ( Dolls, Honey I shrunk the Kids ) and stars Michael Moriarty in a likeable performance. Theres plenty of magical and entertaining moments. One is the part where the trolls sing. The Trolls and the Ghoulies should make a movie together because they look like they come from the same place, or planet. A ghoulie even makes a guest apperance. Richard Band's score is a lot better than the ones he did before and in 1986 this was his best to date. The Trolls were voiced by Frank Welker ( voice of Slimer from Ghostbusters, and voice of the gremlins ). Slimer's voice can even be heard in the backround in quite a few scenes. This is the best film of its kind, so go out and rent it, or buy it, tonight. It's very entertaining.

After viewing this movie, I have secluded myself in my apartment for fear of being taken over by little trolls that multiply and take over your body. Due to the foiliage creeping out of my neighbor's door, I am convinced that he is a troll. This is the best movie made in the 80's.

In reference to Leonard Maltin's comment, I do get off on hearing June Lockhart swear. The only reason I rented this movie from my local Blockbuster, is because I knew Noah Hathaway stared in it. I am the hugest Noah fan, but the darn troll gets more screen time than he does.

This movie is really bad and not a bit scary, but its has a classic 80's feel to it. The fact that they can't make movies this cheesy anymore prevents me from giving it one star. I miss those good old days.

troll is a good movie, it has a good plot. it is fun to watch with 1 friend. this movie is rare and hard to find so i suggest u get one now .......

Cute special effects for the various troll-folk. Other highlites of the movie are rare Blue Cheer version of "Summertime Blues" and a young Julia Louis Dreyfuss (Elaine from Seinfeld) turned into a naked nymph (body suit.) Seems like I remember that the young witch and the old witch were mother and daughter in real life.

Cute story, but not too cutesy. No serious gore or violence. I enjoyed it when it came out.

I first saw this when I was about eleven years old and I loved it. So when I saw it (10 years later) for sale on Amazon I had to buy it. Not sure whether i'd still find it as entertaining and creepy, I sat down to watch it, somewhat aprehensively. Anxious that my fond, nostalgic memories of it would be lost if it wasn't as good. I needn't have worried, within minutes I was glued to the screen, back in the world of the Trolls where I had been a decade before. It's a classic fantasy, with an inkling of horror. It has fantastic characters and makeup, with an inventive and magical story. If you like films such as Labyrinth, Dark Crystal, Legend or willow with a little bit of Critters thrown in, then you will love this. It will especially appeal to younger teenagers, but I think most ages who appreciate the genre will enjoy it.

Well the whole plot was great, the actors did a good job, and it was all around scary, it was kind of cheesy too, but i loves it, you have to love a fantasy movie about fantasy characters, like trolls and fairies!!

This movie is awful, but I believe it was made to be intentionally so. The scene featuring the baby trolls singing is worth a look, but there is little else this movie offers. Not a must see, but good for a chuckle.