At last, the long-awaited remake of the 1984 classic “The Toxic Avenger” is set to hit screens this year! Exciting news from Cineverse, who have secured all U.S. and Canadian theatrical, home entertainment, and streaming rights through a partnership with Legendary Entertainment. This means you’ll be able to enjoy the uncut, unrated version of the film in its entirety.
In a statement released through Variety, the film’s writer and director, Macon Blair, expressed his gratitude: “I couldn’t be more thankful to the team behind ‘The Toxic Avenger,’ who were so understanding and steadfast as we sought the ideal distributor for our movie. It’s fantastic that audiences will now have the opportunity to watch this in theaters – it’s an enjoyable, rowdy film best enjoyed with a crowd! With a mutant hero wreaking havoc on bad guys with a mop, it promises to be a fun and entertaining experience for everyone!
In 2023, the film “The Toxic Avenger” was warmly received at Fantastic Fest, but struggled to secure a distribution deal due to its intense violence. This left the movie in a holding pattern, with fans questioning when or if it would see the light of day. Chris McGurk, chairman and CEO of Cineverse, commented that “The Toxic Avenger” is not only an excellent film, but also a crucial one. He went on to say that major studios are often hesitant to release movies like this because they challenge conventional boundaries, but Cineverse thrives on promoting daring and unapologetic storytelling. According to McGurk, audiences are ready for films like “The Toxic Avenger” to take center stage.
Fans fretted that the movie might only come out after major edits to its excessively outrageous parts. Fortunately, the unexpected financial triumph of the daringly uncut Terrifier 3 in 2024 – which holds the record as the highest-grossing unrated film ever – demonstrated that there’s a vast market for movies that challenge mainstream boundaries and go way beyond what is typically shown.
The Toxic Avenger movie revolves around the character of Winston Gooze (portrayed by Peter Dinklage), a timid janitor at a health club. After an accidental plunge into a vat of toxic waste, Winston transforms into a massive, deformed hero with a strong sense of justice. He sets out to confront the unscrupulous and power-hungry individuals in the story. Alongside Dinklage, the film boasts a prestigious cast that includes Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, and Julia Davis.
Similar to the initial Troma film, produced and directed by Michael Herz and Lloyd Kaufman (who are also overseeing the remake), the upcoming Toxic Avenger guarantees an abundance of grisly scenes and dark humor. Blair expressed, “Our intention has always been to maintain the essence and soul of the original Toxie, a memory deeply ingrained in my childhood, while creating something that appeals to Troma fans yet offers a fresh take on the character. Working with Lloyd and Michael at Troma has been an enjoyable experience, and I’m thrilled to collaborate with the talented team at Legendary as well as the experts at Cineverse to deliver this new interpretation of Toxie to both old and new followers.
The Toxic Avenger will receive its unrated wide theatrical release in 2025.
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2025-01-22 05:14