What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedTroll
Roar Uthaug · Film · 2022
If you loved Troll, start with Ragnarok (Adam Price, 2020) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 1 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Troll across media.
If you enjoyed the way Troll blends ancient folklore with the terrifying reality of nature reclaiming its territory, these picks await.
Books on the same thread
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien · Book · 1937
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Courage, The Hero's Journey.
Like the mountain-dwelling creature in Troll, this book explores the dangers of hidden, ancient entities that possess immense power and force protagonists out of their comfort zones.
The Fellowship of the Ring
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien · Book · 2002
Shares a thread with Troll: Environmentalism.
The epic scope of Middle-earth mirrors the grand, cinematic sense of discovery found in Troll, where the awakening of legendary forces changes the world for its inhabitants.
The two towers
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien · Book · 1981
Explores: Good vs Evil, Fellowship, The Corruption of Power.
Much like the government officials scrambling to understand the monster in Troll, you will appreciate how this narrative illustrates the struggle against overwhelming, ancient threats to civilization.
The Lord of the Rings
J. R. R. Tolkien · Book · 1954
Shares a thread with Troll: Environmentalism.
This series serves as the definitive template for the heroic quests that define the struggle against mythical beings, much like the desperate paleontologist's mission seen in Troll.
Series on the same thread
Ragnarok
Adam Price · Series · 2020
Shares a thread with Troll: Norse Mythology.
This series shares the Norwegian setting and environmental anxiety of Troll, effectively updating ancient Norse mythology to reflect modern fears of an impending, catastrophic natural collapse.
Podcasts on the same thread
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Human-wildlife conflict, Apex predators, Biological survival.
If the human-wildlife conflict in Troll fascinated you, these true stories provide a grounded, expert look at the raw power of apex predators and the reality of survival.
The White Vault
Fool and Scholar Productions · Podcast · 2026
The isolated, frozen landscape of Svalbard echoes the desolate Norwegian mountains of Troll, building dread as characters uncover a terrifying, hidden entity waiting beneath the ice.
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Common questions
Is Troll a disaster movie?
Troll is a 2022 film where a paleontologist must stop an ancient creature awakened in the Norwegian mountains. The plot focuses on the havoc caused by the awakened troll and the efforts of officials to contain the destruction it brings to the region.
Who directed the movie Troll?
The 2022 film Troll was directed by Roar Uthaug. The story follows the discovery of an ancient troll in the Norwegian mountains and the subsequent mission led by a paleontologist to prevent the creature from causing deadly havoc across the landscape.
What is the premise of Troll?
In Troll, an explosion in the Norwegian mountains awakens an ancient legendary creature. Officials appoint a fearless paleontologist to investigate the situation and prevent the troll from wreaking deadly havoc on the surrounding areas as it moves through the country.
Does Troll feature a paleontologist?
Yes, a fearless paleontologist is a central character in Troll. She is appointed by officials to help stop the ancient troll after an explosion in the Norwegian mountains awakens it and the creature begins causing deadly havoc throughout the region.