The documentary will be released theatrically this spring
In Best Worst Movie Michael Paul Stephenson makes his directorial debut by exploring one of the worst and most critically panned movies ever made, Troll 2, which he starred in twenty years ago as a child.
In 1989, Italian director, Claudio Fragrasso cast small-town dentist Dr. George Hardy and a group of unwitting Utah actors in the ultra-low budget horror film, Troll 2. Soon after its disastrous release, Dr. Hardy retired from his short-lived acting career and returned to dentistry in his hometown of Alabama, unaware of the legions of fans that would one day recognize him as a cult movie luminary.
Best Worst Movie reveals the improbable heartfelt story of an Alabama dentist-turned-cult-movie icon and an Italian filmmaker as they come to terms with their internationally revered cinematic failure.
Stephenson and his wife, Lindsay Stephenson produced Best Worst Movie under their production company, Magic Stone Productions. Brad Klopman also produced and Doug Mankoff of Echo Lake is the producer's rep for the film.
Of the acquisition, Stephenson says "Our movie - that we have devoted the last four years to - can not be in better hands than with Area23a. They have demonstrated their ability to skillfully handle specialized films in a crowded market place. The recent success of Anvil! is only the most recent example of Richard's expertise in theatrical film distribution."
Abramowitz adds "We are very excited to bring Best Worst Movie to theaters across the country. The movie has been generating both incredible word-of-mouth and critical acclaim through the festival circuit. Audiences are appreciating the film's humor and are also moved by its homage to bad movies and, at least in this case, the good people who make them." Said Eftekhar, "Keep your eyes open: we're bringing a Best Worst Movie/Troll 2 party to your town soon..."
Area23a is currently distributing the acclaimed Soundtrack for a Revolution, The Mighty Uke, American Harmony and They Came to Play. Later this year it will release Sandy Cioffi's Sweet Crude.
Best Worst Movie was released May 14th, 2010 and stars George Hardy, Michael Stephenson, Darren Ewing, Jason Steadman, Jason Wright, Randall Colburn, Adam Deyoe, Patrick Gibbs. The film is directed by Michael Stephenson.
Troll 2 was released January 1st, 1991 and stars Michael Stephenson, George Hardy, Margo Prey, Connie Young, Robert Ormsby, Deborah Reed, Jason Wright, Darren Ewing. The film is directed by Claudio Fragasso.
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