The Toxic Avenger 1984
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatA gang of thugs devise a cruel hoax that goes horribly wrong as Melvin, a nerdy emaciated janitor at the local health club, is cast through a third story window into a vat of hazardous toxic waste.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Sara
as The Toxic Avenger
as Wanda
as Julie
as Slug
as Bozo
as Mayor Belgoody
as Melvin
as Officer O'Clancy
as Walter Harris
Director:
Writer:
Joe Ritter, Lloyd Kaufman
Stars:
Andree Maranda, Mitch Cohen, Jennifer Prichard, Cindy Manion, Robert Prichard, Gary Schneider, Pat Ryan, Mark Torgl, Dick Martinsen, Chris Liano,
Genres:
Action,Comedy,Horror,Science Fiction
Release Date:
1984 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
82 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Toxic Avenger
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Sara
as The Toxic Avenger
as Wanda
as Julie
as Slug
as Bozo
as Mayor Belgoody
as Melvin
as Officer O'Clancy
as Walter Harris
as Chief of Police
as Cigar Face
as Knuckles
as Nipples
as Leroy
as Frank
as Rico
as Mrs. Haskell
as Fred
as Johnny
as Melvin's Mom
as Tom Wrightson
as Dr. Snodburger
as Toxic Avenger's Voice (voice)
as Barbie
as Bully
as Bozo's Friend
as Ice Cream Man
as Mayor's Secretary
as Health Club Girl (uncredited)
as Chief of Police (uncredited)
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