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Imagine this: What if Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage) set up the serial killer club as part of his elaborate plan to lure in the Bay Harbor Butcher? The Dexter: Resurrection plot twists feel like a gift that keeps on giving. And an up-and-coming fan theory suggests we might just have another on our hands.

According to the theory, Prater, owing to his connections inside the FBI, might be privy to knowledge about the Bay Harbor Butcher case that never went public. He might know that the evidence against Sergeant James Doakes (Erik King) doesn’t add up. The elite serial killer gatherings Prater’s been organizing for all these years could simply be a setup to entice the killer of all killers: our very own Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall).

The theory also states Prater might not know who the Bhb is, but that he does know he’s still out there,...

This article contains spoilers for Dexter: Resurrection Episodes 1-4.

Michael C. Hall has expertly portrayed a serial killer who enacts vengeance under a code that forces him to target like-minded individuals over the years in the series Dexter, Dexter: New Blood, and Dexter: Original Sin. With the latest entry in the franchise, the disease of addiction is personified more than ever by offering Dexter something he has yet to find before his journey to New York City - a fellowship of like-minded sufferers.

The series features a slew of returning faces alongside star-studded additions to the long-time cast. Returning veterans are David Zayas (Angel Batista), Erik King (James Doakes), John Lithgow (Arthur "Trinity Killer" Mitchell), Jimmy Smits (Miguel Prado), James Remar (Harry Morgan), Desmond Harrington (Joseph Quinn), C.S. Lee (Vince Masuka), and Jack Alcott (Harrison Morgan) all join the titular serial killer played by Michael C. Hall.

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Dexter: Resurrection Fan Theory(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Dexter: Resurrection, which premiered last month on Paramount+ with Showtime in the U.S. and on Amazon Prime Video in India, is already being hailed as one of the best seasons in the franchise’s history. Boasting a stellar 94% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score and a rock-solid 9.2/10 IMDb rating, anticipation is sky-high for the upcoming seventh episode, Course Correction. This follows the jaw-dropping Episode 6 twist that the Gemini Killer, aka Gareth, was actually one of a pair of twin serial killers, with Dexter having already killed one of them.

Throughout the season, viewers have met several chilling killers, thanks in part to Leon Prater’s (Peter Dinklage) obsession with them. But one name that’s the most mysterious of them all is the New York Ripper. Known for brutally mutilating victims, the unidentified killer has only been referenced through news reports, police chatter,...

The following contains major spoilers for the fifth episode of Dexter: Resurrection, "Cats and Mouse," available now on Paramount+.

Jessica Jones star Krysten Ritter explains why her Dexter: Resurrection character's story was never going to end well.

Speaking to Deadline, Ritter opened up about her character Mia's trajectory on Dexter: Resurrection, and why is surprising turn was never going to "go well" for her in the end. Regarding Mia revealing herself as an unfeeling serial killer before being set up by Michael C. Hall's Dexter Morgan and arrested, Ritter said, "Shooting Episode 5 was exciting because of that turn."

"When I’m sitting down to read all the scripts, it’s an exciting character twist and another color to play. And I just loved how deranged and psychotic she turns out to be," Ritter continued. "She starts off very cool and deliberate, and then when she and Dexter warm up,...

There is no Toxic Avenger without Lloyd Kaufman — and that includes writer-director Macon Blair‘s new take on the cult classic.

In addition to serving as a producer on the superhero horror-comedy reboot, the Toxic Avenger creator makes a cameo in the film as The Hospital Grump.

“Macon gave Uncle Lloyd a wonderful cameo — much better than James Gunn does,” Kaufman jokes with Bloody Disgusting.

“My father used to say, ‘If you rub the back of a hunchback, you have good luck,'” he adds. “With James Gunn and some of the other people who’ve come out of Troma, I’m that hunchback. I haven’t told Macon about that, but he has to rub my hunchback.”

After Lloyd Kaufman gave him his start in the industry, James Gunn has repaid the Troma president with cameos in all of his films, from Slither and Guardians of the Galaxy to a blink-and-you-miss-it appearance in Superman.

Fans have been waiting a long time to see writer/director Macon Blair’s remake of the Troma cult classic The Toxic Avenger (watch it Here), which wrapped filming way back in 2021 and unveiled a teaser trailer near the end of 2023, around the time it had its world premiere screening – but we won’t have to wait much longer. At the start of the year, it was announced that Cineverse had acquired the distribution rights with the intention of giving the film a wide release, and they’re aiming for an August 29th theatrical release… and if you’re interested in learning some behind-the-scenes information about the new Toxie movie, you might want to pick up a copy of Dan Jolin’s book The Toxic Avenger: The Art and Making of the Movie, which is set to reach store shelves on November 11th. Copies are available for pre-order at This Link.

[This story contains major spoilers from episode six of Dexter: Resurrection.]

Another killer bites the dust… on second thought, two more killers bite the dust. On third thought, maybe it really is just one? The math’s getting confusing here on Dexter: Resurrection, as the latest episode brings us two casualties and one resurrection — with potential to change those numbers in the weeks ahead.

The sixth episode, “Cats and Mouse,” sees Dexter (Michael C. Hall) stalking the Gemini Killer, played by David Dastmalchian, a murderer so famous as to top the FBI’s most-wanted list. As easily as he evades the feds, the Gemini Killer is no match for Dexter Morgan, as he all but ties himself up to the wrong end of the killing table. But both Dexter and Dexter viewers get quite the shock at the end of the episode when the Gemini Killer casually meets back up with Dexter and their fellow murderous peers, as if nothing happened at all.

After seeing The Toxic Avenger in theaters on August 29, you’re going to want to know how the bonkers film came to be. The Toxic Avenger: The Art and Making of the Movie will answer your questions on November 11.

The hardcover book highlights concept designs and production art, alongside insight from writer-director Macon Blair, cast, crew, and producers of the fresh take on Troma’s 1984 cult classic.

Written by Empire magazine’s Dan Jolin and published by Titan Books, the 160-page tome feature a glow-in-the-dark cover.

It will pair perfectly The Toxic Avenger: The Official Movie Novelization by Adam Cesare (Clown in a Cornfield), which comes out on September 2.

In the superhero horror-comedy, downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, transforming him into a mutant vigilante. Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends,...

The following reveals major spoilers from Episode 6 of Dexter: Resurrection titled “Cat and Mouse.”

Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) is taking out serial killers left and right on Dexter: Resurrection, and nobody is safe.

In the show’s freshman season thus far, Dexter has escaped the Grim Reaper and is now living in New York City, where he reunited with his son, Harrison Morgan (Jack Alcott). He’s also connected with some like-minded individuals: Lowell (Neil Patrick Harris), Mia (Krysten Ritter), Gareth (David Dastmalchian), and Al (Eric Stonestreet), brought together by Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage), a mysterious billionaire with a penchant for serial killers.

Although Prater has a rule against his guests offing one another, Dexter can’t help himself. Off the bat, he takes down Lowell in Episode 4, a tattoo collector ready to pounce on a new victim. Next is Mia, a stunning sommelier who seems to follow a killer code,...

At the end of last week, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) seemed to wrap things up a little too neatly. He took Lady Vengeance (Krysten Ritter) off the board without drawing suspicion, seemingly clearing Harrison (Jack Alcott) in the process. But as we’ve learned, nothing is as easy as it seems.

As we turn to the home stretch on this season of Dexter: Resurrection, things go from safe to white hot in a hurry. This week’s episode, “Cats and Mouse,” sees Dexter dealing with issues on a couple of fronts. Let’s dive into the details. Spoilers Below.

Father-son bonding

If nothing else, Dexter’s work last week brought father-and-son closer. He and Harrison are in a better place. He’s more open to sharing and is now an advocate for Harrison living a safer, murder-free life. That’s a new kind of role for Dexter. As we begin,...

Take a look at more footage from “The Toxic Avenger" comedy remake, written and directed by Macon Blair, starring Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Sarah Niles, Julia Davis, Julian Kostov and Elijah Wood, releasing August 29, 2025 in theaters:

“…a horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor, ‘Winston Gooze’ into a new evolution of hero: ‘The Toxic Avenger’.

“Winston was a stereotypical weakling who worked as a janitor at ‘Garb-x’ health club...

"...and is diagnosed with a terminal illness that can only be cured by an expensive treatment...

"...that his greedy, power hungry employer refuses to pay for.

“After deciding to take matters into his own hands and rob his company...

"...Winston falls into a pit of toxic waste and is transformed into a deformed monster...

"...that sets out to do good and get back at all the people who have wronged him…”

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[Warning: The following post contains major spoilers about Dexter: Resurrection Episode 6, “Cats & Mouse.”] Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) found himself in double trouble by the end of the latest episode of Dexter: Resurrection. After Mia a.k.a. “Lady Vengeance” (Krysten Ritter) was arrested for her many murders — and one attempt foiled by Dexter — all of Leon Prater’s (Peter Dinklage) crew went into crisis mode. Charley (Uma Thurman) scrambled to gather and calm — or perhaps just control — his secret friends, while Gareth a.k.a. The Gemini Killer (David Dastmalchian) and Al a.k.a. Rapunzel (Eric Stonestreet) worried she might turn them in and needed to be dealt with. Prater, who was in the middle of a publicity stunt (being interviewed by Lesley Stahl and the like), didn’t seem to disagree. Dexter was not a fan of Gareth’s blasé (and sexist) attitude about Mia, and he was especially disgusted by him after looking at photos ...

Now truly reunited, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) and his son Harrison (Jack Alcott) can finally begin to rebuild their relationship. But Dexter’s decision to get fellow killer Mia (Krysten Ritter) arrested has drawn the unwanted attention of their secret society’s powerful and enigmatic host, Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage). Can Dexter satisfy his new, dangerous colleagues without sacrificing the humanity he has vowed to protect in his son? Find out on this week’s episode of Dexter: Resurrection.

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for episode 6 of Dexter: Resurrection. Dexter: Resurrection — “Cats and Mouse” — The Recap David Dastmalchian as Gareth in Dexter: Resurrection, episode 6, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo Credit: Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with Showtime. Uma Thurman as Charley in Dexter: Resurrection, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo Credit: Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with Showtime. Eric Stonestreet as Al in Dexter: Resurrection, episode...

Channing Tatum is confirmed to reprise his role as Gambit in 2026’s Avengers: Doomsday, but before he suits up in the next major Marvel tentpole, he’s due to star in a crime drama that just got a thrilling new look. Tatum has been tapped to star alongside Kirsten Dunst and Ben Mendelsohn in Roofman, the upcoming film based on a shocking true story that’s coming to theaters on October 10. As part of Collider's Exclusive Preview event, we are happy to partner with Miramax to unveil an exclusive image of Tatum in Roofman, lying on the ground inside the Toys ‘R’ Us that houses him while he evades the police. Lakeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Peter Dinklage, Melonie Diaz, Uzo Aduba, Lily Collias, and Jimmy O. Yang will also star in Roofman.

Roofman hails from writer/director Derek Cianfrance, with Kirt Gunn also contributing to the script. The film...

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for 'Dexter: Resurrection' Episode 5.

One Dexter: Resurrection Episode 5 fan theory has been making quite the rounds on the internet: What if Charley (Uma Thurman) only does what she does for Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage) because he has leverage over her? In a quick yet impactful moment, Episode 5 shows Charley visiting her unwell mother in the hospital. Fans online are speculating if Prater is the one paying for Charley’s mother’s treatment.

Speculations suggest Charley could turn against Prater, if and when Dexter’s (Michael C. Hall) real identity is uncovered by the bizarre billionaire. She could help him retrieve his original blood slides, which currently sit in Prater’s trophy collection vault.

Peter Dinklage’s character in Dexter: Resurrection has already had quite a few theories revolving around him. But what if he’s a minor character in this Charley theory?...

Back in the day, if you wanted to know what your local cinema was showing and when, you’d make a call to Moviefone, a listing and information service. It was founded in 1989 and the call-in service shut down in 2014… but now, it has been resurrected by the Toxic Avenger! Fans have been waiting a long time to see writer/director Macon Blair’s remake of the Troma cult classic The Toxic Avenger (watch it Here), which wrapped filming way back in 2021 and unveiled a teaser trailer near the end of 2023, around the time it had its world premiere screening – but we won’t have to wait much longer. At the start of the year, it was announced that Cineverse had acquired the distribution rights with the intention of giving the film a wide release, and they’re aiming for an August 29th theatrical release. Our friends at Bloody Disgusting...

Not only is The Toxic Avenger opening in theaters unrated across the US on August 29, it’s also infecting the UK and Ireland the same day.

Watch Signature Entertainment’s UK trailer below, where you’ll also find a quad poster for the superhero horror-comedy.

Produced by The Toxic Avenger creator Lloyd Kaufman, the fresh take on Troma’s 1984 cult classic is written and directed by Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore).

Downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, transforming him into a mutant vigilante. Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community.

Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) stars with Jacob Tremblay (Doctor Sleep), Taylour Paige (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F), Julia Davis (Phantom Thread), Jonny Coyne (“11.22.63”), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings...

"Sometimes you gotta do something..." Ready for this monster mayhem? Empire Magazine & Signature Ent. has debuted a brand new official UK trailer for the gnarly, violent, crazy new horror remake of The Toxic Avenger. Also known as The Toxic Avenger: Uncut – because they're all releasing it without cutting out all the most gruesome gore that kept it from being released for the last two years. The movie will hit UK and US theaters (both!!) starting August 29th at the end of the summer. The original The Toxic Avenger from 1984 is a Lloyd Kaufman / Troma horror cult classic. Many sequels were made, and spin-offs, but now Troma has teamed up with Legendary for a brand new take. Macon Blair's The Toxic Avenger reboot follows struggling everyman-janitor Winston Gooze (starring Peter Dinklage as our new anti-hero) who is transformed by a horrible toxic accident into a new evolution of superhero: The Toxic Avenger!

Grap your mop, everyone: the Toxic Avenger is back. In the mid-‘80s, the original The Toxic Avenger became the definition of a cult favourite – a scuzzy, super lo-fi blast from the team at Troma Entertainment, with a janitor transformed into a melty-fleshed crimefighter after a toxic waste incident. Produced for just $500,000, it became something of a VHS legend with its gnarly effects, and transgressive energy. Several decades later, ‘Toxie’ is back in an all-new take on The Toxic Avenger – with Blue Ruin and Green Room star Macon Blair as its writer-director, bringing fresh mayhem to the screen. This time, the Toxic Avenger is played by Peter Dinklage (with Luisa Guerreiro under all the makeup after the transformation), and there’s a stacked cast all round for this one. Check out the UK trailer exclusively here:

And here’s some snazzy new poster art, oozing retro cool.

As well as Dinklage,...

It’s been over six years since the last season of Game of Thrones aired, but fans still haven’t stopped talking about it. Recently, people have been posting old clips and pictures showing the cast’s hilarious reactions when they first read the final season’s script. Looking back now, those moments seem even funnier because of how the season turned out.

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The final season wasn’t received as warmly as the earlier ones. While the show had been praised for years, the last set of episodes got mixed reviews from both fans and critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it’s actually the lowest-rated season in the series.

People enjoyed the acting, the production design, and the music, but many didn’t like how short the season was or the choices made for certain characters and storylines. A lot of viewers felt it was a disappointing...

It’s been more than six years since the final season of Game of Thrones aired, but fans are still talking about it, and now they’re digging up funny old moments from the cast. Lately, people have been sharing throwback photos and videos showing the actors reacting to questions about the final season, including some hilarious moments when they were asked what to expect from it.

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When it first aired, season eight didn’t exactly land the way earlier seasons did. While fans and critics loved the show for years, the final episodes got a much more mixed reaction. Rotten Tomatoes even ranks it as the lowest-rated season of the series.

Some praised the acting, the production quality, and the music, but many weren’t happy about how short it was or the creative choices made for certain characters.

Still, the final season made history at the Emmys,...

This month’s The Toxic Avenger has been a long time coming. The upcoming iteration has core origins courtesy of Legendary Pictures in 2018, with the movie wrapping production in 2021 and screening at Fantastic Fest in 2023. But for a while, it looked like it may never emerge past that due to nobody wanting to pick it up for distribution. Now, we will finally see Peter Dinklage take over the mop, and Toxic Avenger creator Lloyd Kaufman can’t wait for the reaction.

Speaking with ComicBook.com, Lloyd Kaufman admitted that a reboot of The Toxic Avenger may not have sat well with Troma die-hards but that it has been testing through the roof. “It’s a risk, because fanboys [say], ‘Oh, remakes are no good.’ I got a lot of contact from Troma fans, ‘Why are you remaking it?’ But this is better than the original. The audiences that I’ve sat with,...

Dexter: Resurrection Episode 6 — Top 3 Fan Theories & What To Expect ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Last month, Michael C. Hall’s iconic serial killer Dexter Morgan made a glorious comeback to the small screen in Dexter: Resurrection. The new season holds an impressive 89% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and has brought back fond memories of the widely acclaimed show’s early seasons. The season is already halfway through, and viewers are waiting with bated breath for the arrival of Episode 6. Let’s look at the top three fan theories and what to expect from the next chapter, titled “Cats and Mouse.”

(Major Spoilers Ahead) 1. Mia’s Fate in Prison

Episode 5 ended with Dexter calling 911 and planting evidence to frame Mia, protecting his son Harrison from being held guilty for Ryan’s murder. While Mia receives a cryptic prison visit from Charlie (Uma Thurman), a fan theory suggests she may soon be killed behind bars,...

Peter Dinklage's Toxic Avengerhas officially resurrected the Moviefone telephone line more than a decade after it closed.

Per Bloody Disgusting, the long-lost Moviefone telephone line has officially returned. Rather than hearing the iconic "Hello, and welcome to Moviefone!" automated message, however, callers will instead be greeted by none other than Dinklage himself in the form of Toxie. Since the promotion between Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting began on Aug. 1, fans have been able call 1-802-377-film to hear Peter Dinklage in character as he reads show-times for the film, offers tips on purchasing tickets, and re-enacts scenes from the trailer for the upcoming The Toxic Avenger reboot.

Cineverse SVP of Marketing Lauren McCarthy said of the promotion, "We are thrilled to bring fans (writer-director) Macon Blair’s hilarious, punk-rock, heart-warming film alongside the imitable nostalgia of the Moviefone number. This toxi-rific pairing is just the latest installment in our...

A New Symbiote Suit Emerges On Battleworld!: "In Amazing Spider-Man #252 by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, Spider-Man returned from Secret Wars with a new black costume that was later revealed to be the alien symbiote Venom! Now, over 40 years later, a new comic book legend begins with the debut of a symbiote costume in Battleworld #3 this November that will return the following month in Venom #252.

Battleworld, a new limited series by Christos Gage and Marcus To, kicks off in September. The series follows the tradition of both the groundbreaking original Secret Wars and the 2015 Secret Wars event by bringing various heroes from the multiverse together on a patchwork planet for an epic conflict! Last week at San Diego Comic-Con, retailers learned that In Battleworld #3, one of those chosen heroes is revealed to be an all-new alternate Venom donning a Red and Blue Spidey suit! Created by writer Jordan Morris,...

“Hello and welcome to Moviefone!” The iconic Moviefone is celebrating its 35th anniversary, and we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve joined forces with the brand to unleash a brand new voice of Moviefone upon an unsuspecting world… Peter Dinklage’s Toxic Avenger!

Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting have launched a new campaign with Moviefone, the iconic entertainment brand that is now the ultimate destination for fans to discover movies and series, curating content across multiple platforms, that allows You to call The Toxic Avenger!

Starting today, you can call Moviefone for the first time since the phone line was disconnected eleven years ago. But dialing 1-802-377-film won’t call up the legendary voice that made “Hello, and welcome to Moviefone!” the catchphrase that defined moviegoing in the ‘90s…

Instead, fans will hear the voice of Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), as his character from The Toxic Avenger – the new,...

Moviefone is getting a little “toxic.” IndieWire can unveil the latest ad for the legendary entertainment brand that features Peter Dinklage as his character from “The Toxic Avenger” reboot. (“The Toxic Avenger” will be in theaters August 29 to revive the beloved Troma franchise.)

The ad, released below, was made in partnership with studio Cineverse and Moviefone. Fans can call Moviefone for the first time since the phone line (1-802-377-film) was disconnected more than a decade ago. (Moviefone celebrates its 35th anniversary this year.) The original Moviefone greeting “Hello, and welcome to Moviefone!” became an instant catchphrase in the ‘90s, but now, Dinklage is adding his own twist on the platform. During the phone call, fans will experience Toxie reading showtimes, listen to re-enactments of the “Toxic Avenger” trailer, and get tips on how to buy tickets on Moviefone.com.

Macon Blair is writing and directing “The Toxic Avenger,...

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. August brings a diverse array of productions to the Off-Broadway scene, including Twelfth Night featuring stars like Peter Dinklage, Sandra Oh, and Lupita Nyong'o; Pen Pals featuring Dancing With the Stars' Sharna Burgess, and much more! BroadwayWorld selects shows to feature based on a variety of factors such as popularity, critical acclaim, unique concepts, star power, and more. BroadwayWorld's senior editorial team closely follows the Off-Broadway scene to stay informed about upcoming and currently running productions. They consider a range of offerings each month, including musicals, plays, and more to provide a well-rounded selection of recommendations to readers. Their goal is to offer theater enthusiasts a...

Though the first four weeks of Dexter’s (Michael C. Hall) return, he’s been on his own mission while Harrison (Jack Alcott) has been trying to live his own life. But at the end of the last episode, as Harrison was ready to turn himself in, Dexter finally reached out. In this week’s episode, “Murder Horny,” we get a father-son reunion. Let’s dive into this week’s episode.

We pick up right where we left off, with Dexter placing a hand on Harrison’s shoulder. At first alarmed, not wanting to believe his father is alive, Harrison soon realizes it’s true. But it’s not exactly a happy reunion. Turns out that despite Dexter’s attempt at training, Harrison isn’t really into killing. His conscience has been aflame since he dispatched Ryan Foster, even if he did deserve it. He still has Ryan’s watch,...

Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) and son Harrison Morgan (Jack Alcott) are reunited at last. After having infiltrated a secret organization of serial killers, Dexter is now torn between his long-missed family life and his old habits. How will he balance both worlds? Let’s find out on this week’s episode of Dexter: Resurrection.

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for episode 5 of Dexter: Resurrection. Dexter: Resurrection — “Murder Horny” – The Recap L-r: Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace and Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva in Dexter: Resurrection, episode 5, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo Credit: Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with Showtime. Krysten Ritter as Mia in Dexter: Resurrection, episode 5, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo Credit: Zach Dilgard/Paramount+ with Showtime. L-r: Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan and Krysten Ritter as Mia in Dexter: Resurrection, episode 5, season 1, streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime, 2025. Photo...

The hero we need now is coming in The Toxic Avenger, and Fright-Rags has the first official apparel from the reboot of the Troma cult classic.

Three radioactive designs by Jared Moraitis and Kyle Crawford are available on super soft 4.5oz 100% pre-shrunk ringspun cotton tees for $33 each.

They’ll ship the week of August 15 to ensure arrival in time for The Toxic Avenger‘s unrated theatrical release on August 29.

The fresh take on the 1984 superhero horror-comedy is written and directed by Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore).

Downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, transforming him into a mutant vigilante. Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant… justice is best served radioactive.

Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones...

The Lord of the Rings trilogy of films, directed by Peter Jackson and based of course on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien, were a cinematic sensation. The fandom has created plenty of memes, with one now being addressed by a Hobbit himself.

There's one meme that always gets a laugh from Lord of the Rings fans - the idea that Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) goes through the whole trilogy without ever learning the name of his ally Legolas (Orlando Bloom). Hobbit and elf are both part of the Fellowship of the Ring, but the two never actually exchange words throughout the whole trilogy, and when Frodo is reunited with the rest of the Fellowship after his ordeal at Mount Doom, he says all of their names except Legolas'.

While on the promotional trail for his new movie The Toxic Avenger, Wood was asked directly about the famous meme by ScreenRant.

The Toxic Avenger’s journey from toxic waste to cult legend has been a wild one these last few decades, with Troma originally introducing the mutated superhero way back in 1984. That was just four years after a young Kevin Bacon got throat-stabbed in the original slasher classic Friday the 13th, and all these years later, Bacon is now joining The Toxic Avenger franchise!

Over 40 years after the original Troma cult classic, The Toxic Avenger is returning to the big screen with its biggest movie to date, an unrated experience from director Macon Blair that’s being unleashed by Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting on August 29. You’ll only be able to see it up on the big screen, and Kevin Bacon wants to make sure you show the fuck up.

Kevin Bacon beamed a special video message into San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend during our Toxic Avenger Hall H panel,...

Praise Eywa! The new issue of Empire is nearly here, bringing a major dispatch from Pandora. Or, more accurately, James Cameron’s headquarters, where Avatar: Fire And Ash is entering its final stages. You can read all about the next chapter in the saga in the September 2025 issue – pre-order yours here – which hits shelves on Thursday 31 July.

For now, here’s a sneak peek inside.

Avatar: Fire And Ash

Ready for another all-out Na’vi epic? Empire joins James Cameron at Avatar HQ for two full days, watching him as he brings his next sci-fi behemoth into being. Plus, we speak to Jake Sully himself, Sam Worthington, and incoming villain Varang, Oona Chaplin, as the Avatar story gets ready to explore.

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Turn it up to 11: Spinal Tap are back in a long-awaited sequel mockumentary. Empire interviews the full band – David St. Hubbins, Derek Smalls,...

Perhaps the unlikeliest superhero franchise of all is "The Toxic Avenger," a low-budget flick produced by Troma Entertainment in the '80s. As the cult classic gradually found its audience, it spawned a line of sequels, a wave of merchandising, even its own widely forgotten animated series. Blending gory horror with cheap superhero action, often with an undercurrent of social commentary, the Toxic Avenger was the ultimate underdog hero for the late '80s and early '90s. But rather than falling into obscurity, the Toxic Avenger has risen from the cinematic grave multiple times since his debut, including with the property's Peter Dinklage-led revival in 2025.

For those who missed out on Toxie, as fans refer to him, and are curious about the mutated crusader, there's a whole history to the franchise's surprising growth. The influence of the Toxic Avenger series has an impressive span, including with "Guardians of the Galaxy...

Entertainment studio Cineverse made a significant impact at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, presenting new material from two highly anticipated, non-rated theatrical releases: the reboot of The Toxic Avenger and a new installment in the Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise.

The studio’s presence was highlighted by a Hall H panel for The Toxic Avenger, which featured an exclusive first-look clip from the forthcoming horror-comedy. The panel included a formidable lineup of talent associated with the project. Writer and director Macon Blair was present, alongside the iconic co-founder of Troma Entertainment, Lloyd Kaufman. They were joined by a distinguished cast, including Peter Dinklage, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, and Taylour Paige. A surprise video message from cast member Kevin Bacon, who was unable to attend, was also presented to the audience. In conjunction with the panel, it was announced that tickets for the film’s theatrical run are now available for purchase.

The Lord of the Rings trilogy released in the early 2000s can arguably be billed as one of the greatest of all time, a masterpiece. The movies follow the story covered in J.R.R. Tolkien books with filmmaker and director Peter Jackson, bringing the story to life. Central to the story was Frodo, played by Elijah Wood, and his journey to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom. To fulfill the mission, Frodo needed an unlikely group of companions, a fellowship of several races in Middle-earth. One of them was the elven prince of Mirkwood, Legolas (Orlando Bloom), and a bizarre fan theory has emerged about the two characters.

The duo met for the first time in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ringmovie during the Council of Elrond and joined out of Rivendell together. In Tolkien's lore, elves, dwarves, men, hobbits, and wizards are...

The Fellowship in The Lord of the Rings is one of the best-known teams in pop culture history. Each and every one of them is an icon. We’re talking Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin Took, Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Boromir. While we know all their names, apparently, they might not know each other as well as we thought.

Yes, we’re talking about the long-running fan theory that Frodo doesn’t know Legolas’ name. The theory has gained lots of traction over the years. And to be fair, there are a few big reasons behind it. In J.R.R. Tolkien’s original work, Frodo directly cites Legolas in his book, confirming that yes, he did know his name. However, in the film adaptation, Frodo never directly refers to Legolas by his name.

In fact, at the end of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,...

Fresh from her appearance at San Diego Comic Con, Krysten Ritter is opening up about her “major career moments” this year.

Ritter is currently starring as sommelier and serial killer Mia Lapierre, aka Lady Vengeance, in Showtime’s Dexter: Resurrection. On Thursday, she was part of a panel at Sdcc for the show, appearing alongside co-stars Michael C. Hall, David Zayas, James Remar, Jack Alcott, David Dastmalchian, and executive producers Clyde Phillips and Scott Reynolds. New episodes drop Friday nights on Paramount+ with Showtime.

She will also reprise the fan-favorite role of Jessica Jones in the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again for Season 2, which is currently in production. Ritter first played the character in the eponymous Netflix series, which ran for three seasons from 2015 to 2019.

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With the Dexter renaissance in full swing thanks to the recent prequel series Original Sin and now Resurrection, the popularity of everyone's favorite vigilante serial killer has never been higher. That being said, while the franchise has never had a problem with telling great stories, it has suffered a lot from what some might call terrible endings. The conclusion of Dexter in 2013 had everyone in an uproar, much the same as New Blood did nine years later in 2022. Now, star Micheal C. Hall is addressing those controversial finales, and he agrees with people that they were "unsatisfying."

Speaking with Screen Rant this past weekend at Sdcc, Hall touched on the endings to Dexter and its sequel series, New Blood. While some have referred to the ending of the original show as divisive, Hall took things one step further:

"Divisive? I don't even know if it was divisive [...] It was very,...

Dexter: Resurrection Episode 4 saw the introduction of 4 new sinister serial killers. Episode 4, titled “Call Me Red”, aired on July 25, 2025, where Dexter (Michael C. Hall) infiltrates a dinner party. At the dinner, we are introduced to Krysten Ritter’s Mia or Lady Vengeance, Eric Stonestreet’s Al or Rapunzel, Neil Patrick Harris’ Lowell or the Tattoo Collector, and David Dastmalchian’s Gareth or the Gemini killer (via Vulture).

Lady Vengeance, as the name suggests, hunts down sexual predators; Rapunzel or the ponytail guy has an inclination toward picking victims with ponytails because of unresolved mommy issues; the Tattoo collector collects the tatted skins of his victims, and the Gemini Killer is a Zodiac analog, and by far the most serial killer-esque of the lot.

Dexter poses as “Red” and observes the elite gathering as he debates killing one of the killers. Here’s a recap of the bizarre dinner party hosted by the NYC billionaire,...

Plot: Loosely based on the 1984 cult classic, The Toxic Avenger stars Peter Dinklage as a terminally ill janitor named Winston Gooze who transforms into a mutant vigilante after a toxic accident. He then must rise from outcast to become a hero, battling corporate greed and corruption to protect his community and step son. But does it live up to the cult status of the original?

Review: Let’s get this right off the bat. Director Macon Blair’s riotous remake of The Toxic Avenger might not win over the uninitiated, at first, but for those steeped in the radioactive grime of Tromaville, it’s a sludge-soaked triumph. A worthy spiritual successor to Lloyd Kaufman’s 1984 cult classic, this new iteration is less reboot and more reanimation—one that gleefully rips off its own limbs and reattaches them with the kind of DIY gross-out ingenuity only a Troma fan could love.

The Toxic Avenger is a movie that many people believed would never see light of day. Despite being completed almost two years, the film has sat in limbo, throwing out small teasers, trailers and images to let everyone know it still exists. However, now, the movie is ready to unleash its insane, gory madness on the world in just over a month’s time. But what made director Macon Blair choose Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage for the lead role of this remake of the classic Troma Entertainment property? Simply, he likes him.

During a short interview at San Diego Comic-Con, Blair was asked his reasons for making Dinklage the star of his movie by The Hollywood Reporter, to which he replied:

“I just like working with people that I like, and [have] senses of humor, and if I have had a good time with them in the past, I like to keep it going.

Apple TV+ has found its next under-the-radar hit in Fly Me to the Moon, a romantic comedy featuring MCU stars Scarlett Johanssonand Channing Tatum. Despite a relatively quiet release on July 12, 2024, the film is currently making a surprise climb on the streaming platform’s Top 10 charts across the globe. Directed by Greg Berlanti and set against the backdrop of the Apollo 11 mission,the film follows Kelly Jones (Johansson) and Cole Davis (Tatum), two marketing professionals hired by NASA to stage a backup fake moon landing.

According to data on FlixPatrol, the rom-com has entered Apple TV+ Top 10 lists in over a dozen countries. As of July 26, 2025, Fly Me to the Moon ranks #1 in Armenia, #4 in Cambodia, #6 in Australia, and #7 in Austria. With a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer score of 65%, Fly Me to the Moon currently sits at No. 10 overall on Apple TV+ globally. Aside from the two leads, the film’s ensemble cast includes Woody Harrelson,...

The new version of The Toxic Avenger is finally coming to movie theaters, and it comes with a popcorn bucket that's perfect for the film. Of course, that also means that it's not very appetizing.

In a post shared online, the Cinemark theater chain unveiled their official Toxic Avenger popcorn bucket. Appropriately, it's in the form of a toxic waste barrel, a reference to the chemicals that cause the titular monster's transformation. Added details make the bucket look rusty with green ooze seeping out from the top. It comes with a lid with a hazard sign on top, and a look inside reveals that the interior appears smeared with green slime. It may be among the more unusual popcorn buckets seen in recent years, but Toxie would be proud.

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Popcorn buckets have been getting more and more elaborate in recent years, and more expensive. While The Fantastic Four’s $80 Galactus bucket will break your wallet, The Toxic Avenger’s vessel of choice will really get you wasted – toxic wasted.

Yes, in what is possibly a no-brainer movie, Macon Blair’s reboot of the Troma Entertainment franchise is giving fans the chance to own a toxic waste barrel of their very own to munch their popcorn out of, and it looks fantastic.

Of course, you don’t need to buy a popcorn bucket to enjoy a movie, but for those who love to collect the vast array of collectibles out there, The Toxic Avenger’s design is pretty flawless, from its weathered outer design, to its radioactive green interior bearing the movie’s logo. Who knows, maybe your popcorn will end up turning you into an unconventional superhero?

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Star Elijah Wood has found humor in a bizarre theory about The Lord of the Rings involving his character Frodo and fellow Fellowship member Legolas Greenleaf. The beauty of Peter Jackson's first Lord of the Rings movie, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, lies in the unlikely group of allies setting out on a dangerous, life-altering journey together.

Hobbits, elves, dwarves, men, and wizards usually don't mix, but in this case, they all had a common goal and found common ground. Sean Bean's Boromir found friendship with the hobbits. John Rhys-Davies' Gimli came to an understanding with the elves. And yet, according to one peculiar yet hilarious Lord of the Rings theory, two members of the Fellowship barely knew each other.

During an interview with ScreenRant's Ash Crossan at San Diego Comic-Con for their upcoming remake of cult horror comedy The Toxic Avenger,...

San Diego Comic-Con is nearly here! Next week, I'll be moderating two horror comic book panels you won't want to miss! It's always an honor to moderate panels at Comic-Con, diving into the art of horror storytelling with a diverse group of creators. And, of course, I always love connecting with Daily Dead readers, so if you're attending Sdcc, I hope to see you there!

First up, hang out with us Saturday afternoon for:

Comixology Presents: Your Horror Fix

Saturday July 26, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm Pdt Room 5Ab

"Actor Thomas Jane (Troppo, The Punisher, The Lycan), Eisner Award-winning writer/artist Becky Cloonan (Somna, By Chance or Providence), writer/artist Phillip Sevy (The House, Headless Horseman Annual), and artist Drew Zucker (The House, The Feeding) discuss creating the plot, setting, and characters of some of the most creepy and hair-raising comics out now and why we love to be frightened.

What Happens On The Fourth Episode Of Dexter: Resurrection?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Spoiler Alert: The following article contains major spoilers for Dexter: Resurrection Episode 4.

The fourth installment of Dexter: Resurrection finally assembles its complete ensemble, introducing the principal antagonist, Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage), a wealthy philanthropist orchestrating the inaugural gathering of a sinister, clandestine society.

This episode, titled “Call Me Red,” presents Michael C. Hall’s Dexter adopting the guise of another serial killer as he encounters kindred spirits of his own dark persuasion. Much like the consequences he endured when forging alliances with Arthur Mitchell and Miguel Prada, he is compelled to seek connection, ignoring every caveat. This union tightens the story’s grip as multiple threads intertwine with increasing stakes.

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Warning! This article contains Spoilers for Dexter: Resurrection season 1, episode 4.The creators of Dexter: Resurrection confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con that there was a very subtle cameo in episode 4 that most viewers probably missed. In Resurrection episode 4, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) sees a vision of an infamous serial killer after stepping into Leon Prater's (Peter Dinklage) museum of serial killers. Dexter has a vision then, and that character was played by a very important part of the Dexter franchise.

ScreenRant attended the Dexter: Resurrection panel at San Diego Comic-Con and learned that Resurrection executive producer and writer Scott Reynolds actually has a small cameo in episode 4 as infamous serial killer John Wayne Gacy. The footage of Gacy actually comes from Dexter: Original Sin episode 7, however, meaning Reynolds has recently had parts in two of the four Dexter shows.

Scott Reynolds also has a long history with the Dexter franchise.