THE TOXIC AVENGER Synopsis Promises "Violent And Gory" Take On The Troma Classic

THE TOXIC AVENGER Synopsis Promises "Violent And Gory" Take On The Troma Classic

Legendary has released a full synopsis for its upcoming remake of The Toxic Avenger, and it doesn't sound like this new take on the Troma classic will be toning things down to secure a PG-13 rating...

By MarkCassidy - Aug 17, 2023 07:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Sci-Fi
Source: Via SFF Gazette

Following our first (obscured) glimpse of Peter Dinklage as "Toxie" in the upcoming remake of The Toxic Avenger, Legendary Entertainment has released an updated synopsis to give fans a better idea of what to expect from the story.

The synopsis seems to confirm that this isn't so much a full reboot as a reimagining (possibly even set in the same universe), with the Game of Thrones alum actually playing a completely different character to the grotesque hero of the Troma cult classic.

Fans were concerned that this movie might tone down some of the original's crazier, more extreme elements in order to secure a family-friendly PG-13 rating, but it doesn't sound like that's going to be much of a problem!

“While the original film (which premiered in 1984 – almost 40 years ago!) followed the fate of Melvin Ferd Junko III (Mitch Cohen), who goes from zero to toxic hero in a case of bullying gone awry, Macon Blair’s contemporary take follows a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength all his own.

Peter Dinklage stars as downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze who, after falling into a vat of toxic waste, becomes none other than The Toxic Avenger. This timely reimagining is up to its eyeballs in environmental themes as Winston goes up against the evil forces of greed and corruption to save his son, his friends, and his community.

Even as this story exists on its own terms, the spirit undoubtedly remains connected to the original. Troma fans old and new will be pleased to know that the film has been rated “R” for violence and gore – as per Troma tradition.”

Jacob Tremblay (Room, The Predator) will also star as Toxie's son, and Taylour Page (Ma Rainey's Black Bottom) will play the female lead.

The Toxic Avenger was first introduced in the 1984 movie of the same name from indie studio Troma Entertainment, and has since gone on to achieve cult status with several sequels, a comic book series and even a short-lived 1991 children's animated show called The Toxic Crusaders.

The movie will have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest next month.

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CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 8/17/2023, 7:25 AM
So is he going to be a little person in this? Or are they going to use special effects to make Dinklage look like a regular sized person?

I hope none of what I just said is offensive. It isn't meant to be. I just don't know how else to ask this question.
Origame
Origame - 8/17/2023, 7:42 AM
@CorndogBurglar - I get what you mean. Especially since the original toxic avenger was a unit.

I'm hoping he's at least 5'10 in this, and they use like perspective shots and body doubles to make him look that tall. And maybe he's a little person before getting dropped in the toxic waste.
Origame
Origame - 8/17/2023, 7:39 AM
...how tf are they not toning it down in the violence and gore when it's pg13 and the original was very clearly and obviously a hard r?

You had a scene where a guy ran over a child on the street multiple times for kicks (including showing the kid's head explode). There's simply no way you can have even close to this level of violence and gore with a pg13 rating outside of you giving all the mpaa shrooms.

Hell I'd believe it's toned down even if it were r rated, just from the fact it's 2023 and this current culture is soft af.
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 8/17/2023, 8:06 AM
@Origame - The article says it's not pg13.
Origame
Origame - 8/17/2023, 8:11 AM
@Reeds2Much - sorry I misread it. But my point still stands.

I'm leaving the scene I was talking about. Just keep in mind, it's very disturbing and offensive.

Starlight
Starlight - 8/17/2023, 9:51 AM
@Origame - SSSSHEEEEEET, that's RAW ! LOL !
Origame
Origame - 8/17/2023, 10:21 AM
@Starlight - they don't make movies like that anymore.

I especially like how after they all celebrated that bit of excessive violence against an innocent kid, one of the guys is casually like "I gotta get up early for church tomorrow"
Starlight
Starlight - 8/17/2023, 2:46 PM
@Origame - LOL, yeah ! You're right, no current movies like Braindead...
Origame
Origame - 8/17/2023, 2:58 PM
@Starlight -
AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 8/17/2023, 8:08 AM
First started to lose my interest when I heard Dinklage is gonna be Toxie but now that I hear it’s PG-13 I have absolutely no interest at all in seeing it. 😴👎
AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 8/17/2023, 8:35 AM
@AnthonyVonGeek - my bad it’s not PG-13
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 8/17/2023, 8:10 AM
I imagine Toxic Avenger mixed with Chucky. I have to watch it just because it’s going to be a spectacle. Hopefully it’s a good spectacle.

Batmangina
Batmangina - 8/17/2023, 8:56 AM
Does the toxic goop shrink him to a wee size? I'm confused.

It would be awesome if the toxic goop split him into SEVEN wee folk.
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/17/2023, 1:49 PM
3ft Dwarf is going to be so scary.
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