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The Toxic Avenger

  • 2023
  • R
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
4K
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POPULARITY
65
43
Luisa Guerreiro in The Toxic Avenger (2023)
When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, 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. Starring Peter Dinklage ("Game of Thrones"), Kevin Bacon, Taylour Paige, Jacob Tremblay, Elijah Wood, and Jane Levy. Directed by Macon Blair.
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A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: the Toxic Avenger.A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: the Toxic Avenger.A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: the Toxic Avenger.

  • Director
    • Macon Blair
  • Writers
    • Macon Blair
    • Lloyd Kaufman
    • Joe Ritter
  • Stars
    • Peter Dinklage
    • Jacob Tremblay
    • Taylour Paige
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    4K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    65
    43
    • Director
      • Macon Blair
    • Writers
      • Macon Blair
      • Lloyd Kaufman
      • Joe Ritter
    • Stars
      • Peter Dinklage
      • Jacob Tremblay
      • Taylour Paige
    • 67User reviews
    • 97Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Peter Dinklage
    Peter Dinklage
    • Winston…
    Jacob Tremblay
    Jacob Tremblay
    • Wade (The Kid)
    Taylour Paige
    Taylour Paige
    • J.J. Doherty (The Wild Card)
    Luisa Guerreiro
    Luisa Guerreiro
    • Toxie (The Bod)
    David Yow
    David Yow
    • Guthrie Stockins (The Wise Hobo)
    Annette Badland
    Annette Badland
    • Daisy (The Shopkeeper)
    Sunil Patel
    • Dr. Walla (Who Means Well)
    Margo Cargill
    • Agent Sarah Weatherwax (aka Sneaky Cheetah)
    Shaun Dooley
    Shaun Dooley
    • Mel Ferd (The Crusading Reporter)
    Rebecca O'Mara
    Rebecca O'Mara
    • Shelly (Dearly Missed)
    Macon Blair
    Macon Blair
    • Dennis (The Noisy Slob)
    Lloyd Kaufman
    Lloyd Kaufman
    • Lloyd (The Hospital Grump)
    Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon
    • Bob Garbinger (The Villain)
    Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood
    • Fritz Garbinger (His Creepy Brother)
    Julia Davis
    Julia Davis
    • Kissy Sturnevan (His Associate)
    Spencer Wilding
    Spencer Wilding
    • Monster Garbinger (His Imperfect Self)…
    Kitodar Todorov
    Kitodar Todorov
    • Kupp (A Science Geek)
    Sophia Vassili
    Sophia Vassili
    • Sawser (Another Geek)
    • Director
      • Macon Blair
    • Writers
      • Macon Blair
      • Lloyd Kaufman
      • Joe Ritter
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews67

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    6cgearheart

    Just barely above average

    All of last year, I was certain that this movie wasn't ever going to be released and that was a disappointing notion. When I found out that it was going to be released in theaters unrated, I perked up.

    I wouldn't say this was a hugely anticipated movie for me but I was excited. I just saw it a few hours ago and I've gotta say that it's just barely above average. The biggest problem with this movie is that a huge majority of the jokes in this movie fall flat and leave an awkward impression. It also didn't help that the tone and pacing for this movie was an absolute mess as well.

    That being said, I was never bored or put off by the film. There's an amazing display of gore (even if it's hugely CGI) and sight gags as well. The whole cast also hams it the hell up which is a big plus.

    I didn't hate the new Toxic Avenger but it's definitely nothing special.

    C+
    7matthewlcorey-77844

    Surprise 1984 hit successfully updated

    There are few movie characters who embody the role of "underdog" as fully as the Toxic Avenger. A lowly janitor at a chemical facility who is thrown into the slime by his nefarious bosses, he emerges as a mutant with superhuman strength and a glowing mop which is able to corrode human skin on contact.

    A remake of the surprise 1984 hit from Troma Studios, this film is nothing if not inspirational. Peter Dinklage is mesmerizing in the title role, particularly in the early scenes before he is transformed into the creature. I can't help thinking that his performance was subdued by the heavy prosthetic make-up he wears in the later scenes. Also outstanding are Kevin Bacon as the scheming boss at the chemical plant and Elijah Wood as his creepy brother - who reminded me of the character of Riff Raff from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
    7jtindahouse

    Knows what it needs to be and that's why it works

    Short review: Sometimes the only key to a films success is knowing exactly what it is, what it needs to do, and committing to the concept. 'The Toxic Avenger' knows exactly what it has to do to be successful. It has to be a little campy, not take itself too seriously, have some truly great kill scenes and keep the accelerator down at a non-stop pace. It does all those things and for that reason, a film that wouldn't usually be to my taste, was a very fun experience.

    You can tell that the cast were having a blast making this. Every one of them seems to be given complete freedom to be as over the top and outrageous as they like. And they flourish. This was a fun one. 7/10.

    (Republish of September 2023 review which was deleted).
    8chrisa-779

    Exactly What You'd Expect

    I'll keep this review short and to the point. This movie keeps that Troma charm, and even has some throwbacks for Troma fans. It was actually way better than I expected it to be, and if you're a Troma fan wanting to watch a Troma Movie, you won't be upset.

    I'm fairly certain that a lot of the lower reviews on here wouldn't last through even 30 minutes of the original, and definitely not any portion of part 4.
    8silvio-mitsubishi

    Very Good (Nod, Wink)

    A remake that neither replicates nor ignores the original. Plenty of knowing jokes (New Chem High School, the St Roma's Village location, with both esses faded) and an opening animation that will feel familiar.

    Peter Dinklage and Kevin Bacon having the time of their lives; Jacob Tremblay and Taylor Paige a solid rhythm section; but Elijah Wood in a sadly derivative role (Penguin / Minions bad guy). A band of musician assassins - think Insane Clown Posse / Slipknot - provide slapstick, and a subplot involving the primary villain being in hock to worse villains was entertaining.

    No real attempt at moral nuance or intellectual rigour - I loved the doctor explaining the technical stuff - but great fun and well worth the time and ticket money.

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    • Trivia
      Macon Blair confirmed that It's NOT Actually Peter Dinklage Under The Makeup As Toxie, "It's not Peter, It's a tiny British actress named Luisa Guerreiro. She's Portuguese. A complete badass. 110 degrees, 30 pounds of foam makeup. Motors all over her face to move the eyebrows and stuff like that. What she did was, and this is why I get so excited talking about it, Peter performed the whole movie on videotape as Toxie. Just himself. But making the choices, delivering the lines, physical choices, how fast he's running all of it. There's a video version of him just in a white room playing the whole movie. Luisa takes those tapes home, memorizes them, and studies them. She plays Teletubbies and Oompa Loompas. She's like a physical performer. So, she's studying his gait and his timing, his pauses, his line delivery, all of that. She replicates that on set, and then Peter, six months later, comes back and reinterprets the voice based on what she did. So, Toxie is actually Luisa playing Peter with Peter's voice playing Luisa."
    • Quotes

      Fritz Garbinger (His Creepy Brother): Summon the Nutz.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits roll, there is a brief scene in which Toxie demonstrates his technique in making a grilled cheese sandwich.
    • Connections
      Featured in Midnight Screenings: The Toxic Avenger 2025 (2025)
    • Soundtracks
      Let the Music Play
      (Re-Recorded)

      Written by Chris Barbosa (as Christopher Barbosa) and Edward Chisolm (as Ed Chisolm)

      Performed by Shannon

      Courtesy of Cleopatra Records Inc.

      by arrangement with The Orchard

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    • Release date
      • August 29, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 毒魔
    • Filming locations
      • Sofia, Bulgaria
    • Production companies
      • Legendary Entertainment
      • Troma Entertainment
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,866,783
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,734,359
      • Aug 31, 2025
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,204,617
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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