The Toxic Avenger (2023 film) explained

Director:Macon Blair
Screenplay:Macon Blair
Cinematography:Dana Gonzales
Distributor:Legendary Pictures[1]
Runtime:102 minutes[2]
Country:United States
Language:English

The Toxic Avenger is a 2023 American superhero black comedy film written and directed by Macon Blair. It is the fifth installment in The Toxic Avenger film series. The film is produced by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, who also produced the previous films in the series. It stars Peter Dinklage as the title character, alongside Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Sarah Niles, Julia Davis, Julian Kostov, and Elijah Wood. The film premiered as the opening film of Fantastic Fest on September 21, 2023.

Premise

"Set in a fantasy world following Winston, a stereotypical weakling who works as a janitor at Garb-X health club and is diagnosed with a terminal illness that can only be cured by an expensive treatment that his greedy, power hungry employer refuses to pay for. After deciding to take matters into his own hands and rob his company, Winston falls into a pit of toxic waste and is transformed into a deformed monster that sets out to do good and get back at all the people who have wronged him."[3]

Cast

Production

Development

On April 6, 2010, a remake of The Toxic Avenger (1984) was announced.[7] The remake, said to be aiming for a "family-friendly" PG-13 release similar to the animated Toxic Crusaders television series, was set to be co-written and directed by Steve Pink.[8]

On September 12, 2016, Variety reported that Conrad Vernon will direct the film, with Guillermo del Toro of Double Dare You, Bob Cooper and Alex Schwartz of Storyscape Entertainment, and Akiva Goldsman and Greg Lessans of Weed Road Pictures executive producing, while Mike Arnold and Chris Poole were attached to rewrite the screenplay by Pink and Daniel C. Mitchell.[9]

On December 10, 2018, it was announced that Legendary Pictures had won the rights to reboot The Toxic Avenger, with the original's producers, Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz of Troma Entertainment, to serve as producers.[10] On March 21, 2019, Macon Blair was announced to write and direct the upcoming film.[11] During an interview with on January 11, 2021, Kaufman praised Blair and his script saying:

Casting

On May 13, 2013, Arnold Schwarzenegger was in talks for a role in the film.[12] He eventually dropped out to work on Terminator Genisys (2015).[13] On November 30, 2020, it was announced that Peter Dinklage would star in the film.[14] In April 14, 2021, Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige were added to the cast.[15] [16] In June 11, 2021, Kevin Bacon, Julia Davis, and Elijah Wood joined the cast.[17] [18]

Filming

Principal photography commenced on June 21, 2021 in Bulgaria and wrapped on August 14, 2021.[17] [19] [3]

Post-production

In December 2021, Dinklage stated the film is "not a remake".[20] On January 30, 2022, Blair confirmed the film will employ practical gore effects, and the time period setting will be a "little bit of both" in the past and present.[21]

Release

The Toxic Avenger premiered as the opening film of Fantastic Fest on September 21, 2023. The film also played at Beyond Fest on September 30, 2023, before having its international debut at the 56th Sitges Film Festival in October 2023.[22] [23]

Critical response

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rife . Katie . 'The Toxic Avenger' Review: Peter Dinklage and Elijah Wood Lead Macon Blair's Winking Reboot of Troma's Greatest Hit . . . February 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230922145833/https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/the-toxic-avenger-2023-review-reboot-1234907971/ . September 22, 2023 . September 22, 2023 . live.
  2. Web site: Complex . Valerie . 2023-08-15 . Fantastic Fest Sets 2023 Lineup; Legendary Pictures' The Toxic Avenger To Open, Blumhouse Horror Comedy Totally Killer Closes . 2023-08-16 . Deadline Hollywood.
  3. Web site: Toxic Avenger Reboot Starring Peter Dinklage Wraps Production. 2021-08-20. ComicBook.com. en.
  4. Web site: Tilly . Chris . 2023-08-17 . The Toxic Avenger: Plot, cast & more . 2023-08-17 . Dexerto . en.
  5. Web site: 'The Toxic Avenger': Cast, Plot, Rating, and Everything We Know So Far. Nooras. Dana. August 27, 2022. March 24, 2023. Collider.
  6. AlsoBlair . 1415679660306812936 . Don't get me wrong, he's a nice guy, I like him just fine. But he's a mouthbreather. @yow_david.
  7. Web site: Fleming . Mike Jr. . April 6, 2010 . 'The Toxic Avenger' Mops Up In Redo Deal . https://web.archive.org/web/20100609114330/http://www.deadline.com/2010/04/the-toxic-avenger-mops-up-in-redo-deal/ . June 9, 2010 . Deadline Hollywood.
  8. Web site: Silas. Lesnick. November 5, 2010. Steve Pink to Reboot 'The Toxic Avenger'. ComingSoon.net. December 1, 2020. November 7, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101107011131/https://comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=71441.
  9. Web site: 'Sausage Party' Co-Director Conrad Vernon to Helm 'Toxic Avenger' Remake. February 14, 2016. Variety. Kroll. Justin. April 4, 2020.
  10. Web site: Ben. Pearson. Toxic Avenger Remake Still Developing as Legendary Scoops Up the Rights. December 10, 2018. SlashFilm. September 17, 2019.
  11. Web site: Justin. Kroll. Macon Blair to Direct and Write 'Toxic Avenger' Reboot for Legendary. March 21, 2019. Variety. September 17, 2019.
  12. Web site: Borys. Kit. Arnold Schwarzenegger in Talks to Star in 'Toxic Avenger' Remake. May 13, 2013. The Hollywood Reporter. April 4, 2020.
  13. Web site: TOXIC AVENGER Remake Still "Trying to Happen", Without Schwarzenegger. February 14, 2015. Nuke the Fridge. April 4, 2020. July 5, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150705080543/http://nukethefridge.com/2015/02/14/toxic-avenger-remake-still-trying-to-happen-without-schwarzenegger/.
  14. Web site: Kroll . Justin . Peter Dinklage To Star In Legendary's 'Toxic Avenger' Reboot . Deadline Hollywood. 30 November 2020 . 1 December 2020.
  15. Web site: Kroll . Justin . 'Toxic Avenger': Jacob Tremblay Joins Peter Dinklage In The Legendary Reboot . 14 April 2021 . . 14 April 2021.
  16. Web site: Kroll . Justin . 'Toxic Avenger': 'Zola' Star Taylour Paige Joins Peter Dinklage In The Legendary Reboot . 3 May 2021 . . 3 May 2021.
  17. Kit . Borys . June 11, 2021 . Kevin Bacon Tapped for Villain Role in Legendary's 'Toxic Avenger' (Exclusive) . . en-US.
  18. Kroll . Justin . June 16, 2021 . Julia Davis and Elijah Wood Join Peter Dinklage In Legendary's 'Toxic Avenger' Reboot. . en-US.
  19. Web site: The Toxic Avenger. Variety Insight. June 25, 2021. June 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210629050025/https://www.varietyinsight.com/production_restart_full_view.php?track_id=66418.
  20. Web site: O'Hara . Helen . Peter Dinklage Teases His 'Over-The-Top, Crazy' Toxic Avenger Movie – Exclusive . . 11 May 2022 . 23 December 2021.
  21. Web site: Exclusive– Macon Blair discusses The Toxic Avenger remake . Bloody Flicks . 11 May 2022 . 30 January 2022.
  22. Web site: The Festival's 56th Edition Kicks Off by Announcing its Complete Lineup. Sitges Film Festival. September 12, 2023. June 19, 2024.
  23. Web site: Beyond Fest Sets 2023 Lineup: Genre Fest Features Roger Corman Tribute, 'It's A Wonderful Knife' Premiere, 'The Abyss' Screening, Guillermo del Toro, Brad Bird & More . Deadline Hollywood . Erik . Pedersen . September 14, 2023 . June 19, 2024.

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