All Episodes

June 12, 2025 114 mins

The Hilariously Infamous Troll 2 Review

In this episode, the hosts dive into the hilariously infamous cult classic 'Troll 2,' a 1990 movie notorious for its bizarre plot,  poor acting, and incoherent storylines. The conversation covers the wacky narrative of a family swapping homes with another  in a town called Nilbog, only to discover the residents are vegetarian goblins aiming to turn them into plant-based food.  The hosts explore multiple scenes, discussing the eccentric characters, the subpar special effects, and the film's  unintentionally comedic elements. They also touch upon the actors' experiences, particularly those highlighted in the documentary  'Best Worst Movie,' and how it added depth to their understanding of 'Troll 2.' Despite universally negative ratings in terms of  its Hollywood merits, the panel appreciates the film's odd charm and its place in the lexicon of so-bad-it's-good cinema.

00:00 Welcome to the Circus 00:51 Introduction to Troll 2 01:31 European Studios and Sequels 02:48 Budget and Reception 03:58 Casting and Production 05:44 Opening Scene Breakdown 09:38 Grandpa's Ghostly Tales 13:12 Family Dynamics and Road Trip 33:19 Discussing Airbnb and Family Interactions 35:07 Joshua's Dream and the Green Goop 36:40 The Van Incident and Grandpa's Warning 38:47 Arriving in Nilbog 43:43 The Strange Food and Grandpa's Warning 54:17 The Witch's Lair and the Goblins 59:14 The Family's Hunger and the Town's Plan 01:04:08 Unraveling the Symbolism 01:04:27 The Kid's Quest and Strange Encounters 01:05:10 The Preacher's Prominent Clover 01:07:19 The Crazy Shopkeeper's Backstory 01:09:21 The Boy's Transformation into a Plant 01:11:17 The Goblin's Anti-Meat Preaching 01:14:27 The Boy's Escape and the Goblin's Trap 01:22:32 The Witch's Seduction and Popcorn Scene 01:24:52 The Final Confrontation and the Stone 01:28:00 The Aftermath and Final Thoughts

About Us: Born from the pit and forged in distortion, the crew of Exploit Circus bring their metal mayhem to the mic. Ring Master Jay, the Dancing Monkey Cee, Hosel the Clown, and Cabana Boy Dre thrash through exploitation and horror cinema, unload brutally honest takes on life, and rip into themes of society, romance, and chaos itself. It’s loud. It’s raw. It’s real. If you live for heavy riffs, dark humor, and unfiltered conversation, welcome to the circus. Mature audiences only. The Exploit Circus crew have been working together to produce metal music from Jay's 20+ years worth of music, songs, riffs, lyrics, and melodies. On top of the music we produce a bi-weekly podcast focused on horror, exploitation cinema, music, romance, life, health, and anything and everything in between. We just have a ton of fun so swing on by the podcast once you are done checking out our music! Welcome to the circus 🎪 Podcast Recording Live Streams (YouTube): Join us every other Wednesday for our recording of our podcast live! 830pm EST Join us absolutely EVERY Thursday for our recording of our podcast live! 830pm EST For an update to date event calendar please join our Facebook group and subscribe to the event for reminders! Exploit Circus Music: Spotify: https://tr.ee/1FEdv0 Apple Music: https://tr.ee/s4zUMk YouTube Music: https://tr.ee/QdxKsG YouTube Channel Original Music: https://tr.ee/YHMCOJ Exploit Circus Podcast: YouTube Podcasts: https://tr.ee/5vdxNE Apple Podcasts: https://tr.ee/sl7iTx Spotify Podcasts: https://tr.ee/tbsCUt Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Exploitcircus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploitcircus TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exploit.circus Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/exploitcircus.bsky.social Linktree: https://linktr.ee/exploitcircus #podcast #horror #exploitation #movie #life #relationship #music #love #horrormovies #moviereview #podcast #exploitcircus
Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.

Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.