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The Toxic Avenger

  • 19841984
  • RR
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
29K
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POPULARITY
4,861
259
Mitch Cohen in The Toxic Avenger (1984)
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  • Comedy
  • Horror
Tromaville has a monstrous new hero. The Toxic Avenger is born when meek mop boy Melvin falls into a vat of toxic waste. Now evildoers will have a lot to lose.Tromaville has a monstrous new hero. The Toxic Avenger is born when meek mop boy Melvin falls into a vat of toxic waste. Now evildoers will have a lot to lose.Tromaville has a monstrous new hero. The Toxic Avenger is born when meek mop boy Melvin falls into a vat of toxic waste. Now evildoers will have a lot to lose.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
29K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,861
259
  • Directors
    • Michael Herz
    • Lloyd Kaufman
  • Writers
    • Lloyd Kaufman(story)
    • Joe Ritter(screenplay)
    • Gay Partington Terry(additional material)
  • Stars
    • Andree Maranda
    • Mitch Cohen
    • Jennifer Babtist
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Michael Herz
    • Lloyd Kaufman
  • Writers
    • Lloyd Kaufman(story)
    • Joe Ritter(screenplay)
    • Gay Partington Terry(additional material)
  • Stars
    • Andree Maranda
    • Mitch Cohen
    • Jennifer Babtist
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 174User reviews
    • 122Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos3

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    Trailer 3:11
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    Mitch Cohen in The Toxic Avenger (1984)
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    Andree Maranda
    • Saraas Sara
    Mitch Cohen
    Mitch Cohen
    • The Toxic Avengeras The Toxic Avenger
    • (as Mitchell Cohen)
    Jennifer Babtist
    • Wandaas Wanda
    • (as Jennifer Baptist)
    Cindy Manion
    • Julieas Julie
    Robert Prichard
    • Slugas Slug
    Gary Schneider
    • Bozoas Bozo
    Pat Ryan
    Pat Ryan
    • Mayor Peter Belgoodyas Mayor Peter Belgoody
    • (as Pat Ryan Jr.)
    Mark Torgl
    Mark Torgl
    • Melvin Junkoas Melvin Junko
    Dick Martinsen
    • Officer O'Clancyas Officer O'Clancy
    Chris Liano
    • Walter Harrisas Walter Harris
    David Weiss
    • Chief of Policeas Chief of Police
    Dan Snow
    • Cigar Faceas Cigar Face
    Doug Isbecque
    • Knucklesas Knuckles
    Charles Lee Jr.
    • Nipplesas Nipples
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    • Leroyas Leroy
    • (as Pat Kilpatrick)
    Larry Sulton
    • Frankas Frank
    Michael Russo
    • Ricoas Rico
    • (as Mike Russo)
    Norma Pratt
    • Mrs. Haskellas Mrs. Haskell
    • Directors
      • Michael Herz
      • Lloyd Kaufman
    • Writers
      • Lloyd Kaufman(story) (additional material)
      • Joe Ritter(screenplay)
      • Gay Partington Terry(additional material)
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Future Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei as an extra (coming out of a shower).
    • Goofs
      When Melvin jumps out the window and into the container of toxic waste, an obvious stunt double is seen jumping out of the windows - Melvin's hair is red and the stunt double's hair is blonde.
    • Quotes

      The Toxic Avenger: You fat slob. Let's see if you've got any guts.

      [Toxie then punches the mayor in the stomach and rips out his guts]

      The Toxic Avenger: Officer O'Clancy, take care of this toxic waste.

    • Alternate versions
      The Norwegian DVD titled Unrated Director's Cut runs 91 minutes. It includes the smashing of the head of the biker boy, and also includes the scene where the female leads are shown as survivors at the police station. This version also has some strange montages with résumés from earlier in the movie with the soundtrack looping.
    • Connections
      Featured in Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Basement Chase Transformation
      Composed and Performed by Christopher Burke

    User reviews174

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    The beginning of a new era...
    The Toxic Avenger (1985) was the flagship of Troma's movie line during the early to mid 80's. This film was responsible for keeping the company a float during this time period and it also marked a turning point in the company's history. For years, Lloyd Kaufman and company were making cheesy sex comedies. With the birth of the Toxic Avenger, they started to expand their horizons, focusing on low budget horror/comedy trashy spoofs films. Instant cult classics were being produced by Team Troma. The Toxic Avenger is a Charles Atlas tale gone a wry. A weak nerd is transformed into a superhero of "superhuman size and strength." Melvin Junko is his name. Melvin was a mop boy for a local health spa. One day when a mean prank turned into a horrible accident, he was exposed to an open drum of toxic waste. That unfortunate mishap transforms and mutates Melvin into an avenger, a TOXIC AVENGER. Troma becomes a worldwide phenomenon and the Toxic Avenger becomes one of the most famous cult films of all time. A must for all campy cult film fans!!

    Highly recommended!
    helpful•49
    10
    • Captain_Couth
    • Nov 3, 2003

    FAQ3

    • Is it true that there's an Unrated Director's Cut and an Unrated Extended Cut available?
    • What are the differences between the censored British BBFC 18 Version and the Uncensored Version?
    • Does Marisa Tomei appear in the Theatrical version, or the Directors Cut?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Officially sanctioned Toxic Avenger fan site
      • Troma
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Health Club
    • Filming locations
      • Boonton, New Jersey, USA
    • Production company
      • Troma Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $475,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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