Troll 2 (2025)

About this episode

The hosts discuss the Norwegian film Troll 2, its connections to the previous film and the Monsterverse, and share their thoughts on its plot and themes.

After a lengthy hiatus, we return as Byrd, Lux, and Tom talk about the recent Norweigan film Troll 2! No, not THAT Troll 2, but the sequel to Netflix's 2022 film Troll. The film picks up with the characters from the prior film returning to research another giant troll that has been captured by the government. When that troll escapes, another troll appears, setting up for a climactic battle between the two. So how did we feel? Listen and find out as we talk about the films numerous similarities to the recent Monsterverse films, holy water rockets, confusing lore, and a go on a big tangent on the OTHER Troll 2. Relax and join the conversation!

People in this episode

Hosts: Byrd, Lux, Tom

Topics covered

• film analysis
• Troll 2
• Monsterverse
• Norwegian cinema
• giant trolls
• film comparisons

Keywords

• Troll 2
• Netflix
• giant troll
• Monsterverse
• film discussion
• Norwegian film
• holy water rockets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix

Books & works: Troll 2, Troll, Monsterverse

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