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The Toxic Avenger

R19841h 50mLloyd Kaufman,Michael Herz
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 42
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"He was 98 lbs. of solid nerd until he became...the Toxic Avenger!"

A 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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PollutionCorruptionNew JerseySadismSuperheroAnti HeroMayorBullyingGrindhouseRevenge

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Toxic Avenger (1984) about?

A 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.

Who stars in The Toxic Avenger?

The Toxic Avenger stars Andree Maranda (Sara), Mitch Cohen (The Toxic Avenger), Jennifer Prichard (Wanda), Cindy Manion (Julie), Robert Prichard (Slug). The film was directed by Lloyd Kaufman.

How long is The Toxic Avenger?

The Toxic Avenger has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984. It is rated R.

Is The Toxic Avenger worth watching?

The Toxic Avenger holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Action, Comedy, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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