Tag: The Toxic Avenger
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‘The Toxic Avenger’ Red Band Trailer Shows a Brutal Peter Dinklage
A new red band trailer for The Toxic Avenger has been released, as a reboot of the cult classic black comedy film directed by Michael Herz and Lloyd Kaufman. The 2023 R-rated reboot is directed by Macon Blair and produced by the original creators Kaufman and Herz themselves. Peter Dinklage, who stars as the protagonist,…
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Why ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Remake Needed Taylour Paige’s Grit and Physicality
When casting for his remake of the cult classic Troma film The Toxic Avenger, writer/director Macon Blair and his team did their due diligence in bringing to life the characters new and old. Peter Dinklage and Jacob Tremblay lead the cast as Winston Gooze, aka Toxie, and his stepson Wade respectively, two choices the director…
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We Saw Peter Dinklage’s ‘The Toxic Avenger’ – Here’s What You Need to Know
In a cinematic world where caped crusaders and shield-wielding superheroes reign supreme, there’s the welcomed return of Toxie via writer and director Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger. The subversive superhero tale celebrated its world premiere at this year’s Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, and Collider’s Perri Nemiroff and John Aljets were there to experience the…
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The Toxic Avenger Review: Peter Dinklage Brings Soul To A Gore-Soaked Comedy Of Anarchy [Fantastic Fest 2023]
What happens when you take the z-grade world of Troma — a filmmaking universe defined by utter anarchy, rejection of societal norms, and unashamed embracing of filth and degradation — and toss a lot more money, a handful of recognizable movie stars, and thoroughly modern sensibilities at it? Writer/director Macon Blair tries to answer that…
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‘The Toxic Avenger’ Review: Peter Dinklage Breathes New Life Into Troma’s Undying Franchise
Much like its protagonist — a ghastly superhero who gains his powers after falling into a vat of chemical waste — “The Toxic Avenger” refuses to die. Made for a paltry $500,000 in 1984, Troma’s cult classic spawned three direct sequels, a rock musical, two video games, a short-lived animated series and now a remake…
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‘Toxic Avenger’ Images Flaunt Elijah Wood’s Makeover & Peter Dinklage’s Tutu
Peter Dinklage dons the iconic tutu and Elijah Wood is nigh-unrecognizable in new images from the upcoming remake of The Toxic Avenger, but you’ll have to watch the movie to get a look at the Toxic Avenger himself. Entertainment Weekly has the new images from the upcoming Legendary film, as well as an interview with…
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An Oscar Winner Was Hiding in ‘The Toxic Avenger’s Deleted Scenes
The Toxic Avenger is currently being rebooted, starring Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage in the lead role. This comes after a decade of reboot rumors, including Arnold Schwarzenegger and John Travolta being attached to star at one point or another. Having now finally happened, Dinklage told Collider that the film is a “violent, road picture…
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Fantastic Fest 2023 Lineup Includes ‘The Toxic Avenger,’ ‘Pet Sematary’ Prequel, Gareth Edwards’ Latest & More
Sure, this time of year, everyone is thinking about the prestigious fall festival events, such as TIFF, Venice, Telluride, NYFF, etc.. However, what they’re forgetting is the sheer madness and joy that comes with visiting Fantastic Fest in Austin. And this year’s Fantastic Fest looks to be the craziest yet.Read More: NYFF 2023 Main Slate…
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‘Psycho Goreman’ Review: A Cleverly Schlocky Evil-Alien-Out-of-Water Comedy That’s Like Marvel Meets Troma
One of the trends of our time is the way that extreme culture can wind up turning into kiddie culture. Head-banging metal that was once the down-and-dirty province of those in their teens and twenties had evolved, by the time of “School of Rock,” into a grade-school activity as wholesome as choir practice. “Psycho Goreman,”…
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Peter Dinklage is the New ‘Toxic Avenger’ in Legendary’s Upcoming Reboot
Peter Dinklage is the new Toxic Avenger. The Game of Thrones star has signed onto his next big project: a Legendary-produced remake of the cult classic exploitation movie The Toxic Avenger, which Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore) is set to direct. Deadline reports that Peter Dinklage has been tapped…