The Toxic Avenger

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

19841h 50m6.2(691 votes)

ActionComedyHorrorScience Fiction

Synopsis

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 Toxic Avenger (1984) is a action, comedy, horror, and science fiction film directed by Lloyd Kaufman. It stars Andree Maranda, Mitch Cohen, and Jennifer Prichard. The film runs for 1 hour 50 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 691 votes.

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Director

Lloyd Kaufman

Cast

Andree Maranda

Sara

Mitch Cohen

The Toxic Avenger

Jennifer Prichard

Wanda

Cindy Manion

Julie

Robert Prichard

Slug

Gary Schneider

Bozo

Pat Ryan

Mayor Belgoody

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Where can I watch The Toxic Avenger?

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Who stars in The Toxic Avenger?

The Toxic Avenger stars Andree Maranda, Mitch Cohen, Jennifer Prichard, and Cindy Manion, and was directed by Lloyd Kaufman.

How long is The Toxic Avenger?

The Toxic Avenger has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes.

When did The Toxic Avenger come out?

The Toxic Avenger was released in 1984.

What genre is The Toxic Avenger?

The Toxic Avenger is a action, comedy, horror, and science fiction film.

Is The Toxic Avenger worth watching?

The Toxic Avenger holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.