Troll 2 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		1.5
Video		5.0
Audio		4.5
Extras		5.0
Overall		4.5

Troll 2 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf January 18, 2026

It bears repeating: there are no trolls in “Troll 2.” The 1990 feature was originally shot under the title “Goblins” before the wild ways of film distribution ended up branding the movie as a sequel to 1986’s “Troll” without having a connection to it. Writer/director Claudio Fragasso doesn’t have any control over the name of the picture, but he’s in charge of making something at least passably competent with the endeavor, and he fails spectacularly. “Troll 2” is often found on lists of the worst movies of all time, and it certainly earns such branding if one comes to the offering expecting a consistent, capably made horror film about vegetarian goblins looking to devour visitors to a small Utah town called Nilbog. Fragasso wipes out spectacularly with sincerity, throwing together a poorly executed and frightfully performed display of utter nonsense that’s filled with padding and scripted without thought. However, as a Bad Movie Night selection, “Troll 2” has more appeal, triggering plenty of unintentional laughs as the effort fumbles around pursuing bizarre ideas, armed with clunky low-budget craftsmanship. It could be fun for some viewers, and cinematic punishment for others.

For additional information and analysis, please read the 2010 Blu-ray review by Casey Broadwater and 2015 Blu-ray review by Jeffrey Kauffman.

Troll 2 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Screencaps are taken from the Blu-ray.

"Troll 2" was previously issued on Blu-ray in 2010 and 2015. Vinegar Syndrome tries their luck with a new UHD release, listed as "presented in Dolby Vision HDR and newly scanned and restored from its 35mm original camera negative." The green must flow in the picture, and color is striking throughout the viewing experience. Primaries are sharp, leading with the goopy greenness of Nilbog cuisine, which registers in all shades, helping to define the threat coming for the characters. Ceremonial redness and popcorn yellows are also bright and appealing. Makeup and mask work brings out more menacing hues, and greenery is distinct, along with blue Utah skies. Skin tones are natural. Detail is strong, exploring the wetness of food nightmares and assorted monstrous developments. Skin particulars are textured, examining differences in age. Costuming is fibrous. Exteriors really shine here, offering deep views of the locations, and interiors are dimensional, securing decorative choices. Blacks are deep and highlights are tasteful. Grain is fine and film-like. Source is in good condition.

Troll 2 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The default audio option on "Troll 2" is a 5.1 DTS-HD MA mix, found on previous releases. Perhaps more compelling is the 2.0 DTS-HD MA stereo track, which offers a fresher, direct understanding of feature's low-budget sound design. Dialogue exchanges are clear, with sharp performance choices for much of the listening event. Scoring efforts are also defined, maintaining synth support. Sound effects are blunt but appreciable.

Troll 2 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

• Commentary features actors George Hardy and Deborah Reed.

• "Eat Your Greens" (45:36, HD) is an interview with director Claudio Fragasso, who describes the odd state of his professional life in the 1980s, left to make "Rambo" knockoffs as a way to keep his career going. Fragasso was offered "Troll 2," tasked with making a "bloodless horror film," trading the color red for green in a crazy "horror comedy." The interviewee explores his collaborative ways with wife and co- writer Rossella Drudi (who passed away in 2025), and the movie shoot in Utah, remaining candid when describing the differences between Italian and U.S. crews. Casting is highlighted, including young Michael Stephenson, who went on to create "Best Worst Movie," a documentary about "Troll 2" fandom, urging Fragasso to take part in the shoot. Again, the interviewee insists he was intending to make something silly with the picture, pointing out its extreme moments. Technical achievements are analyzed, including special effects, which didn't always go as the helmer imagined, and Fragasso reflects on his career direction, ultimately happy with his work on "Troll 2."

• "Don't Mess with Goblins" (37:14, HD) is an interview with actor Darren Ewing, who shares his audition story, welcomed into the room by "chain-smoking Italians." The shooting experience of "Troll 2" is explored, dealing with some language barriers, which led to awkward screenwriting and performance choices. Time with director Claudio Fragasso is recalled, confronted by an easily triggered man who had little patience for his cast. Co-stars are assessed, providing loving words for Deborah Reed, who passed away in 2023. The interviewee breaks down several sequences, sharing how the picture came together, including the creation of his famous line reading from the movie, which brought a strange notoriety to the actor. Ewing also shares more physical challenges, requiring extraordinary patience and trust in the Italian crew as they came after him with a chainsaw. Talk of the feature's cult legacy is shared, with a little endeavor once titled "Goblins" becoming a big deal to some viewers, growing in popularity as fandom ultimately found Ewing, allowing him to experience real fame.

• "So Bad, It's Good" (27:56, HD) is an interview with actor George Hardy, who fell into acting in Salt Lake City, finding his way to a production called "Goblins," working hard to make sense of the Italian crew and the screenplay, which wasn't easy. The interviewee tries to explain the plot of "Troll 2," and offers memories of his co-stars, remaining in touch with the other actors. Admitting he mostly "winged it" during the shoot, Hardy walked away from the shoot and returned to his life as a dentist, only to be reunited with memories of the whole experience when "Troll 2" arrived on VHS, though he couldn't work up the courage to see the whole thing until much later. Cult fandom is detailed, finding great admirers of the picture out in the wild, resulting in the creation of the documentary "Best Worst Movie," and new acting offers arrived, giving Hardy a second chance to reconnect with his thespian ambition.

• "All Part of the Play" (32:13, HD) is an interview with actor Michael Paul Stephenson, who offers his audition story, receiving an early taste of director Claudio Fragasso's famous temper. The shooting experience is detailed, handling the looser ways of the Italian production, working long hours around Utah locations. The interviewee remains respectful of the endeavor and Fragasso's attempt at artistry, and he also tracks the growth of cult appreciation, inspired to make the documentary "Best Worst Movie" when "Troll 2" started to rise in online appreciation. Co-stars are celebrated, building a bond with his fellow actors, and Stephenson shares anecdotes from the shoot, dealing with Fragasso's impromptu ideas and special effects. He also offers an amusing tale of his first encounter with "Troll 2" on VHS, realizing that his big break was more of a big bust, learning to accept the picture as he matured.

• "Nilbog Vibes" (6:24, HD) is an interview with composer Carlo Maria Cordio, who was experiencing career bliss in 1990, keeping himself busy with many projects. Meeting with director Claudio Fragasso, Cordio joined the effort to bring "Troll 2" to life. Instrumentation is dissected, exploring the many moods and sounds of the picture, and the interviewee is extremely happy with his contributions, celebrating the wacky world of "Troll 2."

• "Assistant Trolling" (19:26, HD) is a 2018 interview with 1st AD Alessandra Lenzi, who was raised in a film-loving household as the daughter of director Umberto Lenzi. Lenzi elected to follow her parent into the film business, electing for the more organizational side of things, finding employment at a production company. The interviewee is open about her feelings for Claudio Fragasso, describing him as not "that competent a director," but she also admits she hasn't actually seen "Troll 2," offering a few anecdotes about the shoot and its special effects.

• "Parallel Trolls" (15:48, HD) is an interview with director Fabrizio Laurenti, who was tasked with making "The Crawlers" alongside the "Troll 2" shoot in Utah. The resulting picture is sometimes billed as "Troll 3" for maximum marketplace attention. The interviewee recalls his career path and the experience making the feature.

• And a Theatrical Trailer (2:24, HD) is included.

Troll 2 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Even on this UHD release, Fragasso tries to sell his comedic intent for "Troll 2," but such a claim is dubious, as so much of the picture tries to play it straight as a growing nightmare for the main character, who encounters monsters, magic, and cultists as he races around Nilbog. There's obvious extremity to certain scenes, but Fragasso appears to be interested in freaking out viewers, not tickling them, and doing so with green-hued gore and Spirit Halloween makeup effects, effectively making a disgusting movie. Campiness seems unintentional, helped along by clunky screenwriting and stilted line readings from untested actors. "Troll 2" has a place in the hearts of trash cinema lovers, which is great, as there's fun to be had here for people looking for it. However, those who can't find such merriment in dismal filmmaking are in for a long sit as Fragasso takes his time to stumble through a messy slog of a movie.