Synopsis
The movie The Toxic Avenger (1984) centers on a bullied janitor who falls into a vat of toxic waste that transforms him into a violently deformed but righteous superhero.
In the crime-ridden town of Tromaville, geeky janitor Melvin is constantly tormented by a group of thuggish locals. When a cruel prank goes too far, Melvin falls out of a window and into a barrel of radioactive toxic waste below.
The movie The Toxic Avenger (1984) shows the chemicals mutating Melvin into a grotesquely disfigured but super strong creature. Dubbed The Toxic Avenger, he decides to use his new abilities to violently fight crime in Tromaville.
The Toxic Avenger becomes a violent folk hero in town, gruesomely killing various criminals and corrupt officials. He falls in love with a beautiful blind woman who loves him for his kind personality. In the end, The Toxic Avenger defeats the leader of the gang who had bullied him.
Cast
- Mark Torgl as Melvin Ferd III
- Andree Maranda as Julie
- Mitch Cohen as Mayor Peter Belgoody
- Jennifer Babtist as Claire
- Cindy Manion as Cathy
Trivia
It was the first superhero movie released by Troma Entertainment.
The budget was only around $500,000.
Much of the crew also worked on The Lost Boys and Reservoir Dogs.
Anonymous on November 1, 2023