06/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/16/2025 10:58
The 2025 Tyler Film Festival is partnering with True Vine Brewing Co. for a special outdoor screening of Troll 2 on Friday, June 27, at 7 p.m. at True Vine Brewing Co., 2453 Earl Campbell Parkway. Admission is free and open to the public.
Often called the best worst movie ever made, the 1990 cult classic Troll 2 has earned a passionate following thanks to its bizarre plot, memorable dialogue, and unintentional hilarity.
Throughout the evening, True Vine Brewing Co. will donate $1 to the Tyler Film Festival for every beer purchased. Proceeds will directly support the festival's mission to celebrate independent film and local storytelling.
This unique outdoor screening will feature live commentary and movie riffing from a trio of local film enthusiasts, turning the film's campy charm into an interactive night of laughs.
Meet Your Emcees:
Stewart Smith
Stewart Smith is the world's preeminent Jean-Claude Van Damme scholar who has nevertheless made a local name for himself as one of the only film critics a few people paid attention to. His mother is very proud that he won three Associated Press awards for his movie reviews over a decade ago.
Zachary Santschi
Born to a Swiss immigrant who escaped a life of dairy farming to become a chef and an American ski jumping hobbyist from Montana. Zachary Santschi brings his experiences with serving food and technology to the people of East Texas, combined with his passion for all things mediocre and fantastic in the pop universe of movies and music. Many years of social mishaps have shaped Zack's worldviews, giving him a unique, cynical, and friendly attitude. His compulsive need to add commentary to any conversation will be present at the viewing of Troll 2!
Trevor Hicks
Trevor Hicks is the founder of the East Texas Film Society and a drummer currently between bands. After a short-lived podcast experiment with his only friend and zero public comedy experience, he's now risking public ridicule one movie riff at a time. He hopes you still join the East Texas Film Society, no matter how badly he bombs.
Bring your friends, enjoy a cold beer, and experience Troll 2 like never before under the stars, with live riffing, plenty of laughs, and for a great cause.