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The Toxic Avenger reboot finally lands a long-awaited release

January 22, 2025 by EJ Moreno

It’s been a blood-soaked journey to get here, but The Toxic Avenger remake is finally heading to theaters this year via Cineverse. Almost two years since its debut at Fantastic Fest 2023, the shocking retelling of the iconic 1984 Troma cult classic will be showcased in a presentation by those behind the Terrifier release. Macon […]

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Movies, News Tagged With: cineverse, Peter Dinklage, The Toxic Avenger, Troma

Troma’s Toxic Crusaders sets Blu-ray release this December

November 18, 2024 by Amie Cranswick

Troma has announced that Toxic Crusaders, the 1990s animated series loosely based on the 1984 cult superhero action comedy The Toxic Avenger, will arrive digitally restored and remastered on Blu-ray this December; check out the cover artwork and details here… Watch the classic Saturday morning cartoon like never before! Based on Troma’s cult classic smash […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, News, Physical Media, Television Tagged With: The Toxic Avenger, toxic crusaders, Troma

Trashy Cult Horror Classics To Enjoy This Halloween

October 31, 2024 by Tom Jolliffe

It’s Halloween so if you’re looking for some shlock horror fun make sure you check out these ten trashy cult classics… Chainsaws, mysterious masked killers and gallons of blood. Horror season is upon us and whilst you might fancy some top-tier cerebral horror like The Shining or Rosemary’s Baby, it’s also a time to get […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: Chopping Mall, edge of the axe, frankenhooker, Maniac Cop, Nightmare Beach, Pieces, Return of the Living Dead, Sleepaway Camp, Stage Fright, The Toxic Avenger

Comic Book Preview – The Toxic Avenger #1

October 7, 2024 by Gary Collinson

While the feature film seems to have gone AWOL, Toxie makes his return this week courtesy of Ahoy Comics with the launch of a brand new series, and you can take a look at the official preview of The Toxic Avenger #1 below… You remember him from the classic films, animated series, and action figures […]

Filed Under: Comic Book Previews, Comic Books, Gary Collinson, Movies Tagged With: ahoy comics, The Toxic Avenger

Peter Dinklage wants fans to finally see The Toxic Avenger remake

August 27, 2024 by EJ Moreno

It’s been years since the remake of the 80s horror filth classic The Toxic Avenger was announced, and it has been around a year since it was first screened at Fantastic Fest. Still, despite its good reviews, it’s been held from release. The actor behind the film, Peter Dinklage, is talking about the delay. While he can’t […]

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Movies, News Tagged With: Peter Dinklage, The Toxic Avenger

The Toxic Avenger director compares the film’s violence to Itchy & Scratchy from The Simpsons

November 26, 2023 by EJ Moreno

The Toxic Avenger is known for some brutal violence, with the original Troma film being a shocking cult classic.  With an upcoming remake from the director Macon Blair, fans were worried if the violence and gore would compare, and Blair is here to let fans know not to worry. In a new interview with Empire, […]

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Movies, News Tagged With: Macon Blair, The Toxic Avenger, Troma

The Toxic Avenger remake gets a red band teaser trailer

October 2, 2023 by Amie Cranswick

After unveiling some first-look images last month, Legendary Pictures and Troma Entertainment have now shared a red band teaser trailer for The Toxic Avenger, the Peter Dinklage-led remake of Troma’s cult 80s superhero comedy; check it out below… “Set in a fantasy world following Winston, a stereotypical weakling who works as a janitor at Garb-X […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Top Stories, Trailers Tagged With: Peter Dinklage, The Toxic Avenger, Troma

Get down and dirty with The Toxic Avenger remake images

September 21, 2023 by EJ Moreno

Troma cult classic Toxic Avenger burst onto the scene in the mid-80s, winning the hearts of odd horror lovers. And now, a new generation can fall in love with the crime-fighting mutant Toxie! Led by Peter Dinklage as the titular toxic-filled avenger, Legendary’s The Toxic Avenger comes from director Macon Blair (recently seen acting in […]

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Movies, News, Top Stories Tagged With: Elijah Wood, kevin bacon, Peter Dinklage, Taylour Paige, The Toxic Avenger, Troma

Legendary unveils Peter Dinklage’s The Toxic Avenger

August 16, 2023 by Matt Rodgers

2023’s Fantastic Fest has announced its line-up for the Austin-based festival of freaks and geeks, and the opening night movie has been set as Macon Blair’s highly-anticipated remake of The Toxic Avenger. The news has afforded Legendary Pictures the opportunity to release a first look at Peter Dinklage’s titular Troma character, which you can check […]

Filed Under: Matt Rodgers, Movies, News Tagged With: Peter Dinklage, The Toxic Avenger, Troma

The Week in Spandex – Avengers: Infinity War and The Defenders, Ghost Rider first look, Stan Lee: The Movie, Wolverine 3 villain, Harley Quinn movie and Man of Steel 2 confirmed, John Lithgow as The Joker

September 17, 2016 by Gary Collinson

In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Doctor Strange, Avengers: Infinity War, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Captain America: Civil War, Iron Man 3, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Ghost Rider, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Punisher, Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6, Stan Lee: The Movie, X-Men: Apocalypse, Wolverine 3, Justice […]

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Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Television, The Week in Spandex Tagged With: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Arrow, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Ultron Revolution, Batman, Captain America: Civil War, Captain Marvel, Catwoman, DC, DC Extended Universe, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, Gotham, Guardians, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Harley Quinn, Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell, Iron Fist, Iron Man 3, Justice League, Legion, Luke Cage, Man of Steel 2, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, New York Comic-Con, Shazam, Stan Lee: The Movie, Suicide Squad, Supergirl, The Defenders, The Flash, The Punisher, The Toxic Avenger, Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6, Wolverine, Wolverine 3, X-Men, X-Men: Apocalypse

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