Troll(1986)
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Troll Synopsis
When a family moves into a San Francisco apartment, an opportunistic troll decides to make his move and take possession of little Wendy, thereby paving the way for new troll recruits, the first in his army that will take eventual control of the planet. We soon discover Torok is the ex-husband of Eunice St. Clair, a resident in the building who was married to Torok.
Troll (1986) is a fantasy and horror film directed by John Carl Buechler, released on January 17, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Noah Hathaway, Jenny Beck, Phil Fondacaro and Michael Moriarty. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 274 ratings.
- Director:
- John Carl Buechler
- Writers:
- John Carl Buechler, Ed Naha
- Producers:
- Albert Band
- Cinematographer:
- Romano Albani
- Composer:
- Richard Band
- Production:
- Empire Pictures, Altar Productions
- Budget:
- $1,100,000
- Revenue:
- $5,450,815
- Status:
- Released
Troll (1986) Trailer
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Troll Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Troll.
Official Trailer
Trailer
The Story Of The Faerie Queene
Clip
Wendy Turns Into A Troll
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Creature In The Basement
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Clip
Clip
Bonus Clip
Featurette
Troll Cast & Crew
Main cast
Noah Hathaway
as Harry Potter Jr.
Jenny Beck
as Wendy Anne Potter
Phil Fondacaro
as Malcolm Mallory / Torok the Troll
Michael Moriarty
as Harry Potter Sr.
Shelley Hack
as Anne Potter
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
as Jeanette Cooper
June Lockhart
as Eunice St. Clair
Anne Lockhart
as Young Eunice St. Clair
Sonny Bono
as Peter Dickinson
Gary Sandy
as Barry Tabor
Brad Hall
as William Daniels
Dale Wyatt
as Dickinson's Girlfriend
Key crew
Directed by John Carl Buechler, written by John Carl Buechler and Ed Naha, produced by Albert Band.
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Troll Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 274 ratings.
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Troll – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Troll online?
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Troll (1986) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Troll?
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The main cast of Troll (1986) includes Noah Hathaway, Jenny Beck, Phil Fondacaro, Michael Moriarty and Shelley Hack. The film was directed by John Carl Buechler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Troll released?
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Troll was released on January 17, 1986 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Troll worth watching?
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Troll (1986) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 274 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Troll?
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Yes. The official Troll trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.