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Bonkers Teaser Trailer For THE TOXIC AVENGER Sees Toxie Crash a "Killer Nutz" Concert in Gruesome Fashion — GeekTyrant
Bonkers Teaser Trailer For THE TOXIC AVENGER Sees Toxie Crash a "Killer Nutz" Concert in Gruesome Fashion — GeekTyrant

Geek Tyrant

time23-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Geek Tyrant

Bonkers Teaser Trailer For THE TOXIC AVENGER Sees Toxie Crash a "Killer Nutz" Concert in Gruesome Fashion — GeekTyrant

Here's another bonkers teaser trailer for the remake of Troma's The Toxic Avenger , and it introduces us to a monstercore rock band named 'Killer Nutz', which is managed by Elijah Wood's character. Then it sees Toxie crashing their concert in gruesome and brutal fashion! The film is directed by Macon Blair who previously teased, 'It's practical effects. You can see all the goopy little boils and stuff like that. And we definitely stayed true to some of the really iconic elements: the tutu that's melted onto his body, the janitor's mop as his super weapon.' The film follows Winston Gooze (Dinklage), a struggling janitor who falls into a vat of toxic waste and emerges as a monstrous yet powerful defender against corporate greed. This 'timely reimagining' leans heavily into environmental themes while still packing in the absurd, over-the-top violence fans expect. Blair describes the film's gore as ' Itchy & Scratchy -type violence,' referencing The Simpsons ' over-the-top cartoon brutality. He reveals, 'We've got a guy that gets his head stuffed in a car engine and it kind of grinds his head up. That was a gag I was fond of.' Blair admits he was surprised by how far the studio let him push the insanity: 'I kept expecting Legendary to say, 'This is not what we want,' but they kept agreeing to the things I pitched.' His goal is to 'Embrace the silliness and trashiness, while wanting it to be an enjoyable, crowd-pleasing, rock'n'roll fun time.' Despite earlier reports that the film was deemed 'unreleasable,' it was a hit at Fantastic Fest, and now fans will finally get to see it in all its unrated, gory glory. While Dinklage stars as the toxic hero, it's actor and movement artist Luisa Guerreiro who actually brings the mutated character to life under layers of practical effects. Dinklage himself is eager for audiences to experience it, saying, 'I do want it to get out there into the world because it was a really big hit at Fantastic Fest in Austin, and Macon Blair, the writer/director who is also in The Thicket ... He's incredible. He's one of my favorite people and favorite artists. So hopefully it will have its day in the toxic sun.' Alongside Dinklage, the film boasts an impressive cast, including Elijah Wood, Julia Davis, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, and Jacob Tremblay. The movie is set to hit theaters on August 29.

THE TOXIC AVENGER Is Officially Unrated for "Mutant Nudity, Hilarious Harm, P*ss Play" and It's Everything You'd Hope For — GeekTyrant
THE TOXIC AVENGER Is Officially Unrated for "Mutant Nudity, Hilarious Harm, P*ss Play" and It's Everything You'd Hope For — GeekTyrant

Geek Tyrant

time08-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Geek Tyrant

THE TOXIC AVENGER Is Officially Unrated for "Mutant Nudity, Hilarious Harm, P*ss Play" and It's Everything You'd Hope For — GeekTyrant

The Toxic Avenger is officially being released as an Unrated film. If you were wondering what kind of beautiful chaos director Macon Blair was cooking up with his take on the Troma classic, well, we just got our answer. After debuting a wild trailer in October 2023 and then ghosting the release radar, fans were left in limbo. A report later claimed the film had been deemed 'unreleasable' and 'not safe enough to market,' which only cranked up the curiosity. Now we know why: the film is jam-packed with what Blair calls 'fun, rowdy' insanity, and it's charging into theaters without an MPAA rating to hold it back. Why unrated? Try a mix of 'ultra violence, toxic content, mutant nudity, splatter, monstercore,' and yes, even 'p*ss play.' This is exactly what you'd want from a Toxic Avenger movie. You can also expect 'Splatter Laughter', 'Punk Rock Bandits', 'Mops'. 'Toxic Sludge Exposure', 'Hilarious Harm', and Gnarly Theater Fun.' In a statement, Blair said: 'I'm beyond grateful to the team behind The Toxic Avenger who were so supportive and steady-handed as we searched for the perfect distribution partner for our film. 'It's so cool that folks will have the chance to see this in theaters, it's a fun rowdy movie you wanna see with a crowd. Mutant hero smashes bad guys with a mop: perfect entertainment for the whole family! 'Our goal was always to preserve the heart and spirit of the original Toxie (which was seared into my brain at a very young age) and try to make something that Troma fans would dig and at the same time do something with the character that feels fresh. 'Lloyd and Michael at Troma have been a blast to work with, absolutely everyone at Legendary are stars, and I can't wait to start working with the champs at Cinverse to bring this version of Toxie to fans new and old.' Cineverse, who's backing the release alongside Bloody Disgusting, sees something more beneath the wicked insanity. Cineverse chairman and CEO Chris McGurk added: ' The Toxic Avenger isn't just a great film; it's an important one. Peter Dinklage's transformative performance and Macon Blair's fearless direction deliver a story that speaks to the anxieties of our time with outrageous humor and unflinching creativity. 'This is the kind of movie that major studios are averse to release because it dares to push boundaries, but Cineverse is rooted in championing bold, uncompromising storytelling. We believe audiences are ready – and eager – for films like this to take center stage.' The movie follows Winston Gooze, a weary janitor who gets the worst possible work-related injury—falling into toxic waste. That classic origin story is intact, but this version puts a new spotlight on corporate greed, environmental rot, and personal redemption, all with the same gleeful grotesquery you'd expect from a Toxie movie. The original 1984 Toxic Avenger , a DIY gore-filled masterpiece from Troma Entertainment, spawned sequels, comics, and even a kid-friendly animated series with The Toxic Crusaders . Blair's film seems keen on honoring that unhinged spirit while injecting it with some modern madness. The cast also includes Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, Elijah Wood, and Kevin Bacon. Whether you're a die-hard Troma fan or just curious about a film that features both Dinklage and 'mutant nudity,' this is one to keep an eye on. No release date has been locked just yet, but when it hits theaters, expect mops, muck, and mayhem, and probably a few audience members questioning their life choices.

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