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When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community.

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Kevin Bacon

Taylour Paige

Elijah Wood

Peter Dinklage

Director:

Macon Blair

Writer:

Lloyd Kaufman, Macon Blair

Release Date:

2025-08-28

Run Time:

102m

Tagline:

The hero we need now.

Genres:

Action Comedy Science Fiction

Keywords:

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Budget: Not Declared

Revenue: 3,328,938.00$

Vote Average: 6.0/10

Vote Count: 367 Votes

Movie Popularity: 5.135

Spoken Languages: English

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- 30 April 2026 at 10:05 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY In a gritty, polluted world, Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage) is a downtrodden janitor at a shady health club. After falling into a vat of toxic waste while trying to save his son, he’s transformed into a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength. Armed with a glowing mop and a thirst for justice, he sets out to clean up the corrupt town of St. Blair and take down the greedy corporate villain, Bob Garbinger (Kevin Bacon). It’s a gory, satirical, and unapologetically weird reboot of the Troma cult classic that balances gross-out humor with a surprising amount of heart. THE PROS This is an absolute win for fans of "splatter-stick" comedy. It hits a 7 because it manages to keep the raw, DIY spirit of the original while having the budget to actually pull off some epic, stomach-turning practical effects. Peter Dinklage is an honest surprise here; he brings a sincere, pained depth to Winston that makes you actually care about the monster behind the mask. Kevin Bacon is clearly having a blast playing a cartoonishly evil corporate shill, and the costume design for "Toxie" is a masterclass in gritty, old-school prosthetic work. It’s a refreshing, honest middle finger to the polished, sanitized superhero movies we've seen for years. THE CONS The humor is incredibly "hit or miss"—if you aren't a fan of Troma’s signature brand of juvenile, over-the-top grossness, this will be a struggle. It stays at a 7 because the pacing can feel a bit frantic, jumping from one gory set piece to the next without giving the side characters much room to breathe. It misses a higher mark because the plot is a bit of a standard "origin story" checklist, and some of the satire regarding social media and corporate greed feels a little bit on the nose. It’s a fair shout for a late-night watch, but it’s definitely not for the squeamish or those looking for a "serious" action flick. THE VERDICT 7/10. A gritty, gory, and hilarious reboot that respects its cult roots. It’s an honest, messy, and fun ride that proves even a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength can be a hero. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • To honor the original 1984 film, the production used as many practical blood and guts effects as possible, reportedly going through hundreds of gallons of "slime" and fake gore during the final showdown. • Original creator Lloyd Kaufman has a cameo in the film, continuing the tradition of the Troma "godfather" appearing in his most famous creation's updates. • The glowing mop used by Peter Dinklage was designed to be a "living" weapon, with various hidden features that pay homage to the low-budget gadgets found in the original sequels. THE VIBE Like a neon sign flickering in a puddle of oil. It smells of chemical waste, cheap pizza, and the metallic tang of a radioactive mop bucket.

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Kevin Bacon

Taylour Paige

Elijah Wood

Peter Dinklage

Shaun Dooley

Julia Davis

Sarah Niles

Jacob Tremblay

Jonny Coyne

David Yow

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 30 April 2026 at 11:05 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10

THE SUMMARY
In a gritty, polluted world, Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage) is a downtrodden janitor at a shady health club. After falling into a vat of toxic waste while trying to save his son, he’s transformed into a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength. Armed with a glowing mop and a thirst for justice, he sets out to clean up the corrupt town of St. Blair and take down the greedy corporate villain, Bob Garbinger (Kevin Bacon). It’s a gory, satirical, and unapologetically weird reboot of the Troma cult classic that balances gross-out humor with a surprising amount of heart.

THE PROS
This is an absolute win for fans of “splatter-stick” comedy. It hits a 7 because it manages to keep the raw, DIY spirit of the original while having the budget to actually pull off some epic, stomach-turning practical effects. Peter Dinklage is an honest surprise here; he brings a sincere, pained depth to Winston that makes you actually care about the monster behind the mask. Kevin Bacon is clearly having a blast playing a cartoonishly evil corporate shill, and the costume design for “Toxie” is a masterclass in gritty, old-school prosthetic work. It’s a refreshing, honest middle finger to the polished, sanitized superhero movies we’ve seen for years.

THE CONS
The humor is incredibly “hit or miss”—if you aren’t a fan of Troma’s signature brand of juvenile, over-the-top grossness, this will be a struggle. It stays at a 7 because the pacing can feel a bit frantic, jumping from one gory set piece to the next without giving the side characters much room to breathe. It misses a higher mark because the plot is a bit of a standard “origin story” checklist, and some of the satire regarding social media and corporate greed feels a little bit on the nose. It’s a fair shout for a late-night watch, but it’s definitely not for the squeamish or those looking for a “serious” action flick.

THE VERDICT
7/10. A gritty, gory, and hilarious reboot that respects its cult roots. It’s an honest, messy, and fun ride that proves even a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength can be a hero.

INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• To honor the original 1984 film, the production used as many practical blood and guts effects as possible, reportedly going through hundreds of gallons of “slime” and fake gore during the final showdown.

• Original creator Lloyd Kaufman has a cameo in the film, continuing the tradition of the Troma “godfather” appearing in his most famous creation’s updates.

• The glowing mop used by Peter Dinklage was designed to be a “living” weapon, with various hidden features that pay homage to the low-budget gadgets found in the original sequels.

THE VIBE
Like a neon sign flickering in a puddle of oil. It smells of chemical waste, cheap pizza, and the metallic tang of a radioactive mop bucket.

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