One day, when he comes near a barrel of chemical waste, the bad guys make fun of him by throwing it in the barrel. However, the barrel overturns and Melvin is covered with chemical waste. Chemical waste gives him extraordinary powers and Melvin transforms into a superhero now known as The Toxic Avenger.
The Toxic Avenger sets out to fight criminals in the town of Tromaville. He encounters many corrupt and malicious characters, including the town's police chief. But The Toxic Avenger continues to fight to save Tromaville from the bad guys.
The Toxic Avenger is known for its violent scenes, sexually explicit jokes and absurd sense of humor. The film has achieved cult status over time and has gained a large fan base with many spoofs and sequels, TV series and comic book series.
The film can also be seen as a social commentary. In particular, it reflects the idea of fighting against corrupt forces, focusing on the pursuit of justice by those who suffer injustices in society.
Although The Toxic Avenger has never won an award at film festivals, it has gained a large fan base over time, as it is among the cult films. The film is currently considered a cult classic and although it did not receive any awards or nominations, the success and impact of the film left many marks in popular culture.
In addition, film maker Lloyd Kaufman has won awards at many international film festivals for his creativity and innovative work in the independent film industry.
Directors : Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman
Writers : Lloyd Kaufman, Joe Ritter, Stuart Strutin, Gay Partington Terry
Director of Photography : Lloyd Kaufman, James A. Lebovitz
Music : Christopher Burke, Mark Hoffman, Dean Summers
Production : 1984 - USA - 82 m.
Genre : Comedy / Horror / Action
Writers : Lloyd Kaufman, Joe Ritter, Stuart Strutin, Gay Partington Terry
Director of Photography : Lloyd Kaufman, James A. Lebovitz
Music : Christopher Burke, Mark Hoffman, Dean Summers
Production : 1984 - USA - 82 m.
Genre : Comedy / Horror / Action
CAST :
Andree Maranda
Mitch Cohen
Jennifer Babtist
Cindy Manion
Robert Prichard
Gary Schneider
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