The Toxic Avenger

1984·Movie

1h 22min

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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.

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Genres: Cult Film Superhero Superhero Comedy Parody
Mood: BizarreFunnyViolentIronicOver-The-TopAbsurdDarkly ComedicCynical
Themes: Good Vs. EvilCorruption Of PowerEnvironmental AwarenessPersonal TransformationRevengePower Of The UnderdogToxic Waste
Plot: Unrequited LoveVigilante JusticeUnlikely HeroSaving The DayFighting Against Evil CorporationSuperhero Origin StoryToxic Waste TransformationParody Of Superhero Tropes
Pacing: Fast-PacedQuick-Fire Scenes
Narrative: Open-Ended ConclusionFlashbacksHero's Journey
Dialog: Witty BanterCrude HumorSarcastic Remarks
Character Types: Comic ReliefAnti-HeroLove InterestVillain
Humor: SlapstickVisual GagsFarceWordplayDark HumorBlack ComedySpoof
Time: 1980s
Place: Urban CityscapeToxic DumpIndustrial Wasteland
Cinematic Style: Special Effects-DrivenStylized ViolenceBright PaletteExaggerated ReactionsOver-The-Top Action
Costume and Set: Industrial SetsColorful Superhero Costume

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Directed by:

Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman

Produced by:

Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman, Stuart Strutin

Cast

Mitch Cohen

The Toxic Avenger

Cindy Manion

Julie

Robert Prichard

Slug

Gary Schneider

Bozo

Pat Ryan

Mayor Belgoody

Mark Torgl

Melvin

Dan Snow

Cigar Face

Patrick Kilpatrick

Leroy

Andrew Craig

Fred

Rick Collins

Bully

Randy Schein

Bozo's Friend

Marisa Tomei

Health Club Girl (uncredited)

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