Toxic Avenger (Teaser)
1The Toxic Avenger is a Legendary Entertainment production that pays homage to the original film created by the genre legend Lloyd Kaufman. With its world-class cast and visionary director, this reimagining promises to delight fans both old and new. The film stars Peter Dinklage as the titular character, joined by a stellar ensemble cast including Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Sarah Niles, Julia Davis, Julian Kostov, and Elijah Wood. This star-studded lineup delivers a fresh take on the iconic superhero splatter film.
The Toxic Avenger premiered as the opening film of Fantastic Fest on September 21, 2023, setting the stage for a thrilling cinematic experience. This reboot has been a long time in the making, with several notable names associated with its development over the years. Initially aiming for a family-friendly PG-13 rating similar to the animated Toxic Crusaders television series, the project underwent multiple iterations before landing in the capable hands of Macon Blair.
With post-production efforts revealing a film that promises to captivate audiences, The Toxic Avenger is off to a fantastic start. Early reviews on Rotten Tomatoes showcase an impressive 83% positive rating among critics, with an average score of 7.2/10. Metacritic, while indicating mixed or average reviews with a score of 42 out of 100, also hints at the film's unique appeal.
Fantastic Fest, founded in 2005 by Tim League of Alamo Drafthouse, Harry Knowles of Ain't It Cool News, Paul Alvarado-Dykstra, and Tim McCanlies, has once again demonstrated its commitment to bringing groundbreaking cinema to audiences. Festival director Lisa Dreyer and head of programming Annick Mahnert have curated a lineup that promises to delight film enthusiasts.
Synopsis :
The story follows Winston, a typical underdog who works as a janitor at the Garb-X health club. When he's diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and his employer refuses to cover the expensive treatment, Winston takes matters into his own hands. In a twist of fate, he tumbles into a vat of toxic waste, emerging as a deformed monster on a mission to right wrongs and seek justice against those who've wronged him.
The Toxic Avenger
Written and directed by Macon Blair
Based on The Toxic Avenger by Lloyd Kaufman
Produced by Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
Starring Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Sarah Niles, Julia Davis, Julian Kostov, Elijah Wood
Cinematography : Dana Gonzales
Edited by Brett W. Bachman, James Thomas
Production companies : Legendary Pictures, Troma Entertainment
Release date : September 21, 2023 (Fantastic Fest)
Running time : 102 minutes