The Toxic Avenger: Mop Man Turns Demented Monster In This Hilarious Blood Fest

Moviegoers who enjoy superhero flicks should not hesitate in attending a screening of The Toxic Avenger, an anti-hero horror comedy which is a reboot of the 1984 classic of the same name.

Directed by Macon Blair, the story surrounds an out of luck janitor Winston Gooze, who once exposed to toxic material, transforms into a creature with hideous physical conditions. He’s on a mission to locate his stepson who has been kidnapped by a ruthless corporate overlord.

The film stars Peter Dinklage (Game Of Thrones) in the titular role as the world’s saddest janitor who has discovered that he’s suffering from a terminal illness and must restore justice, eradicating evil forces for the sake of his friends and the community in general.

Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon play the principal antagonists whose hostile personas and actions lead the toxic avenger to retaliate, consequently performing some of the most gruesome acts of violence ever seen on the big screen.

Audiences should learn quite quickly what awaits when the following names of places and events are announced early on in the film; Ye Old Shithead District, Corporate Fartplex and Fancy Pants Awards Night – ninety minutes of sheer silliness and nonsense.

It’s a seemingly micro-budget independent production and the so-bad-it’s-good campy feel actually compounds to the enjoyment of this film, which is basically a parody of horror and superhero flicks with many references to past box office hits including Frankenstein, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dune, Superman, Dog Day Afternoon and Bride Of Frankenstein.

This is an absolutely hilarious blood fest. As the violence and bloodcurdling gore escalates so does the laughter – watch arms being torn from torsos, brain eating sequences and be assured that heads will roll!

This is not a film for everyone, especially not for moviegoers who detest graphic, explicit and intense depictions of violence that may shock and disturb.

Underneath all this blood splatter and barbaric violence relatable themes emerge. When witnessing a wrongdoing in public is it best to react or distance oneself from the issue? Should commonfolk fight for good over evil?

Taking all elements into account, The Toxic Avenger is pure enjoyable absurdity – ridiculous and illogical. But there’s no disputing that there should be much interest once this unconventional, quirky and offbeat flick finds a home on streaming, and ultimately it should achieve a cult following.

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In Cinemas August 28