The Toxic Avenger was an over-the-top horror comedy that came out in 1984. It's about a poor schlub who falls into a vat of toxic waste and becomes a horribly disfigured mutant with super strength. The movie was way too gross and violent for a mass audience, but those who enjoyed the comedy made it into a midnight movie staple. The original Toxic Avenger spawned five sequels and a TV series
Now the seventh movie in the series is ready to go as a remake of the 1984 original. The new version of The Toxic Avenger stars Peter Dinklage in the title role, plus Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, Elijah Wood, and Kevin Bacon. It was first seen at a few film festivals in 2023, but could not find a distributor willing to take on the film for wide release. Cineverse took up the task earlier this year, and The Toxic Avenger will hit theaters on August 29th. This trailer is gross and violent and contains NSFW language.