Toxic Avenger (1984)
Anno di uscita: 1984
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: The Toxic Avenger, O Vingador Tóxico, El vengador tóxico, Toxic, A Toxikus Bosszúálló
Regista: Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
Writer: Gay Partington Terry, Joe Ritter, Lloyd Kaufman, Stuart Strutin
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
Società: Troma Entertainment
Genere: Action, Comedy, Horror
Budget: 500.000
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: pollution, corruption, new jersey, sadism, superhero, anti hero, mayor, bullying, grindhouse, revenge, murder, toxic, person on fire, workout, health club, rabid anger, disfigured face, superhero spoof, strong man, car run over, shock humor, public humiliation, vigilantism, absurdist, blind woman, toxic waste, lighthearted, absurdist humor, absurd, ridiculous
Storia
Melvin, a naive and trusting mop boy at the Tromaville Health Club, gets thrown into a vat of toxic waste by three sadistic health club members who bully him. The toxic waste has a transformative effect on Melvin, mutating him into a grotesque but powerful creature known as the Toxic Avenger. Now, with heightened strength and an unquenchable thirst for revenge, he sets out to clean up Tromaville by taking down criminals, bullies, and corrupt officials, ultimately becoming a local superhero.
Riassunto
Toxic Avenger is a 1984 Troma classic directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz. The film is known for its over-the-top makeup effects and stunts, blending elements of action, comedy, and horror. It follows the unlikely hero's journey of Melvin, a meek janitor transformed into a monstrous vigilante after an accident involving toxic waste. Despite its low budget and B-movie status, Toxic Avenger has gained cult status for its unique blend of humor, violence, and social commentary.
