The Toxic Avenger
1984·Movie·
·1h 22min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersGood Vs. EvilEnvironmental AwarenessCorruption Of PowerPersonal TransformationPower Of The UnderdogRevengeToxic Waste
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUnrequited LoveVigilante JusticeUnlikely HeroSaving The DaySuperhero Origin StoryFighting Against Evil CorporationToxic Waste TransformationParody Of Superhero Tropes
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- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
Crew
Directed by:
Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman
Produced by:
Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz, Stuart Strutin
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