The first superhuman-hero...from New Jersey!
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.
Cast
Andree Maranda
Sara
Mitch Cohen
The Toxic Avenger
Jennifer Prichard
Wanda
Cindy Manion
Julie
Robert Prichard
Slug
Gary Schneider
Bozo
Pat Ryan
Mayor Belgoody
Mark Torgl
Melvin
Dick Martinsen
Officer O'Clancy
Chris Liano
Walter Harris
David Weiss
Chief of Police
Dan Snow
Cigar Face
Doug Isbecque
Knuckles
Charles Lee Jr.
Nipples
Patrick Kilpatrick
Leroy
Larry Sulton
Frank
Michael Russo
Rico
Norma Pratt
Mrs. Haskell
Andrew Craig
Fred
Ryan Sexton
Johnny
Sarabel Levinson
Melvin's Mom
Al Pia
Tom Wrightson
Reuben Guss
Dr. Snodburger
Kenneth Kessler
Toxic Avenger's Voice (voice)
Barbara Gurskey
Barbie
Rick Collins
Bully
Randy Schein
Bozo's Friend
Richard Duggan
Ice Cream Man
Donna Winter
Mayor's Secretary
Marisa Tomei
Health Club Girl (uncredited)
Videos
News
39 Things We Learned from ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Commentary with Macon Blair
Troma’s films are a very specific breed of cinema. Horror and action are typically mixed with broad humor, over-the-top gags, and a very low budget to...
Macon Blair’s ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Streams on Screambox This Week
After erasing over $15 million in medical debt with its theatrical run, The Toxic Avenger will stream exclusively on Screambox beginning this Thursday...
Macon Blair’s ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Streams on Hulu This Week
After erasing over $15 million in medical debt with its theatrical run, The Toxic Avenger will stream exclusively on Hulu beginning this Thursday, Jan...
- Release Date 05/15/1984
- Language English
- Directors Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman
- Editor Richard W. Haines
- Cinematographers James A. Lebovitz, Lloyd Kaufman
- Producers Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman
- Company Troma Entertainment
- Budget $500,000
- Homepage www.troma.com
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | May 15, 1984 | Theatrical (Limited) (Cannes Film Market) | 12 |
| France | May 29, 1985 | Theatrical | 12 |
| United States | Nov 1, 1985 | Theatrical (Limited) (New York City, New York) | R |
| United States | Apr 11, 1986 | Theatrical | R |
| Japan | Oct 1, 1986 | Premiere (Tokyo International Fantastic Film Festival) | R18+ |
| Spain | Oct 20, 1986 | Theatrical | 18 |
| Japan | Jan 15, 1987 | Theatrical | R18+ |
| United Kingdom | Feb 13, 1987 | Theatrical | 18 |
| Germany | May 14, 1987 | Theatrical | 18 |
| Australia | Jul 16, 1987 | Theatrical | R 18+ |
| PT | Feb 1, 1990 | Premiere (Fantasporto Film Festival) | — |
| FI | Sep 21, 1990 | Theatrical | K-16 |
| Italy | May 8, 2014 | Physical (DVD) | VM14 |
- Pollution Corruption New Jersey Sadism Superhero Anti Hero Mayor Bullying Grindhouse Revenge Murder Toxic Person On Fire Workout Health Club Rabid Anger Disfigured Face Superhero Spoof Strong Man Car Run Over Shock Humor Public Humiliation Vigilantism Absurdist Blind Woman Toxic Waste Killer As Protagonist Absurdist Humor Ridiculous
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