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The Toxic Avenger (1984)

The Toxic Avenger (1984)

Action Science Fiction Comedy Horror

He was 98 lbs. of solid nerd until he became...the Toxic Avenger!

Release Date: 1984, May 15
Directors: Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
Countries: United States of America
Production: Troma Entertainment
Cast: Marisa Tomei, David Weiss, Patrick Kilpatrick, Pat Ryan, Mark Torgl, Mitch Cohen, Andrew Craig, Cindy Manion, Dick Martinsen, Rick Collins, Dan Snow, Gary Schneider

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

bullying lighthearted murder revenge anti-hero sadism new jersey superhero corruption absurd ridiculous public humiliation vigilantism disfigured face toxic mayor person on fire grindhouse pollution blind woman absurdist toxic waste workout strong man absurdist humor shock humor superhero spoof car run over health club rabid anger