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Troma Entertainment is an American independent film production and distribution company founded by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz in 1974. [1] The company produces low-budget independent films, or "B movies", primarily of the horror comedy genre, all geared exclusively to mature audiences.
- Troma Entertainment's Origins
- Troma in The Late '90s & Early '00s
- Troma Entertainment in 2020 and Beyond
Lloyd Kaufman, the man who many consider to be synonymous with Troma Entertainment, graduated from Yale University in 1968 and originally intended to become a social worker. However, when he became fast friends with student filmmaker Robert Edelstein and Eric Sherman (son of filmmaker Vincent Sherman) they introduced him to his future lifelong obse...
From 1995 to 2000, Troma experienced its golden period, and produced what is arguably some of Kaufman's best work. Kaufman directed three independent films during those five years, all of which were distributed in limited theatrical releases. These films included: Tromeo and Juliet, a loose parody of Shakespeare's play written by James Gunn; Terror...
In 2020, Troma Entertainment still produces and acquires independent films, despite financial hardships and limitations, and has distributed many movies from third parties, including Trey Parker's horror musical, Cannibal! The Musical. Troma has continued to expand its horizons by creating the totally free TromaDance Film Festival in Park City, Uta...
To help you decide which of Troma’s extensive filmography is worth your time, these are the 10 best Troma movies ever made, ranked according to IMDb. Father’s Day (2011) – 6.0
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- Tromeo and Juliet (1996) Tromeo and Juliet is a romantic comedy and adaptation of the Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet. The film takes advantage of the young couple's forbidden love as both express and engage in extreme sexuality.
- Troma's War (1988) Troma's War is Rambo on steroids. A multicultural group of passengers from a plane crash are stranded on an island. They are found by terrorists, with some taken hostage at their camp.
- They Call Me Macho Woman! (1989) follows Susan Morris, a woman from the city, looking for a countryside home. She is captured by a gang, but escapes into the woods.
- The Toxic Avenger (1984) The Toxic Avenger, or Toxie is the mascot of Troma. He is a campy antihero and slasher villain born from a harassed nerd covered in toxic waste.
Oct 15, 2022 · Watch a 98-pound weakling become a superhero. The Toxic Avenger is a classic and really defines what the Troma style is. It’s this mess of satire, splatter horror, and raunchy comedy with just the right level of special effects. It is a gem and a must for any cult movie fan.
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Aug 16, 2016 · Founded by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Hers in 1974, Troma Entertainment is an American production and distribution company known for low budget films also known as Z-movies, a much lower grade of the B-movie genre. Their content has an abundance of exploitation themes, such as nudity, violence, gore, anarchistic humor and social commentary.
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Jun 26, 2018 · Narrowing down Troma titles to enjoy can be daunting, as their catalog is immense. Here are the 10 best Troma titles that fans of truly independent cinema need to see immediately.
