“Greetings from Tromaville!”
Those are the words used to introduce the films of Troma Entertainment by its co-founder and president, Lloyd Kaufman. Founded alongside business partner Michael Herz in 1974, Troma has gained a reputation for producing and distributing mostly independent films. Much like Full Moon Features, they primarily aim at horror and sci-fi films but with more of an over-the-top nature. Their films are known for their copious amounts of blood, gore, nudity, low-brow humor, political incorrectness, and everything in between. Troma has been seen as a more rebellious studio, aiming for mainstream attention while not conforming to the mainstream. While working with only a fraction of a typical Hollywood studio budget, they have maintained a rabid and growing fanbase. During their 40+ years, they’ve helped launch the careers of James Gunn, J.J. Abrams, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone. To celebrate Troma’s legacy, FilmNerd is proud to present Troma Tuesdays!
