Troma is a film production and distribution company, started by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz that, since 1974, has been producing low budget independent movies non-stop. Troma's films have a solid cult following, and are unique in that they are well known in the mainstream Hollywood circles, even though their films are not mainstream pictures.
Troma films are known for their use of very shocking imagery; some would categorize them as "shock exploitation films". They typically contain overt sexuality, graphic violence, gore and nudity, so much that the term Troma Film has become synonymous with these characteristics. The Troma slogan is Movies of the Future.
Troma'sfilms have a solid cult following, and are unique in that they are well known in the mainstream Hollywood circles, even though their films are not mainstream pictures.
Tromafilms are known for their use of very shocking imagery; some would categorize them as "shock exploitation films".
At nearly 30 years of age, Troma Entertainment, Inc. is one of the oldest and most active independent film studios.
The Troma brand-name is recognized everywhere from the United States to Tokyo.
Troma has also aggressively expanded into the area of licensing and merchandising with the Toxic Avenger character (affectionately known to his fans around the world as Toxie) In addition to four films, Toxie was the star of the Toxic Crusaders animated TV series, which has been broadcast all over the world.