The Toxic Avenger: Unrated
Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Entertainment‘s iconic 1986 centrepiece, THE TOXIC AVENGER, is getting am updated re-telling courtesy of writer-director-actor Macon Blair (GREEN ROOM, BLUE RUIN), who has re-imagined the original story of this unassuming superhero for a new generation.
When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage), 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. With Jacob Tremblay, Elijah Wood, Kevin Bacon, and Taylour Paige.
“Whether poking at superhero cliches (there’s a choice post-credit scene) or trying to be kill-clever, it’s all in dopey, gruesome fun.” (Los Angeles Times)
“A heartwarming, horrifically violent homage to the most lovable dreck ever produced outside of the studio system.” (TheWrap)
“The new revival of the same name has a far more assured hold on its sensibility, offering a modernized gonzo spoof that is a bit bloodier, a bit funnier and far more confident in its silliness.” (New York Times)
“An entertaining, frivolous ride through a wacky, well-realised world, ‘The Toxic Avenger’ is a charming underdog story offering plenty of laughs. The very opposite of toxic.” (Empire Magazine)
“Campy, corny, and carnage-laden goofiness, all of it spearheaded by Peter Dinklage as a working-class schlub who’s transformed into a deformed do-gooder.” (The Daily Beast)
Tuesday, September 23
Door 8:45 pm | Movie 9:15 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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THE TOXIC AVENGER: UNRATED (Macon Blair, 2025 / 103 mins / 18A) A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: The Toxic Avenger.
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