The Toxic Avenger (1984) movie poster

The Toxic Avenger (1984)

"He was 98 lbs. of solid nerd until he became...the Toxic Avenger!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 58% (RT: 73%, MC: 42) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
Runtime
1h 22m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (638 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
Metacritic
42
Cast
Mitch Cohen as The Toxic Avenger
Cindy Manion as Julie
Pat Ryan as Mayor Belgoody
Mark Torgl as Melvin
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 638 votes. Critics scored it lower at 58%, but audiences disagreed.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz cited several classic action films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • During production of The Toxic Avenger, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Toxic Avenger is a 1984 action, comedy, horror film directed by Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz. 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. The film has been rated by 638 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, The Toxic Avenger delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Toxic Avenger (1984) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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