Film198482 min

The Toxic Avenger

Name: The Toxic Avenger
Genre: Action, Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1984
Duration: 82 min
Cast: Mark Torgl, Mitch Cohen, Andree Maranda, Pat Ryan, Cindy Manion

Taste attributes: actioncomedyhorrorscience fictionmonster/alien/supernaturalsuperherofastfresh & originalunsavouryimaginarylinearbig & variedfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardysocial commentaryunderdog triumphs

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"He was 98lbs. of solid nerd until he became..."

Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, morally murky horror comedy, fast rather than slow-burning. Best if you like edge over warmth.

Taste details

Pace: fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

Quality rating

6.4 /10

TMDB · 343 votes

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What lines up

Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it

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Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism
Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate

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Synopsis

Tromaville has a monstrous new hero. The Toxic Avenger is born when mop boy Melvin Junko falls into a vat of toxic waste. Now evildoers will have a lot to lose.

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