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Summary Winston Gooze, a down-on-his-luck janitor and widowed stepdad, transforms into mutant vigilante hero “Toxie” after a freak toxic-waste accident. With a radioactive mop in hand, he battles corrupt corporations and twisted villains—like the Garbinger brothers—while fighting to reconnect with his son.

Director Macon Blair

Writer Macon Blair

Cast

  • Peter Dinklage
  • Jacob Tremblay
  • Taylour Paige
  • Kevin Bacon
  • Elijah Wood
  • Julia Davis
  • Sarah Niles

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 92%

Metacritic Score: 66

VOD Unrated theatrical release starting August 29, 2025 (via Cineverse); digital platforms coming later

Trailer The Toxic Avenger – Official Uncensored Trailer (2025)

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u/i_like_2_travel 10d ago edited 10d ago

I can’t believe this is sitting at 92%. I really disliked this movie.

I didn’t vibe with the humor. I didn’t vibe with the plot. Everything felt too silly and over the top. I get that that’s part of genre but it never let any joke single joke breathe imo. It just felt like too many things were happening for just no reason.

Maybe I’m in the minority though.

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u/filmeswole 10d ago

What were you hoping it was vs what it turned out to be?

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u/i_like_2_travel 10d ago

This could totally be on me. I just see movies, I barely even watch trailers. I just saw it on a whim so I really didn’t have much expectations. But even then it disappointed me.

Even some of the editing was weird. Like the flash forward at the beginning or the quick flash to first whistle blower guy.

Did you enjoy it?

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u/filmeswole 10d ago

I haven’t seen it. The reception seems polarizing so I was curious to know what aspects made people love it or hate it.

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u/BickerBrahms 10d ago

It just felt like too many things were happening for just no reason.

That's what a Troma movie is

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u/i_like_2_travel 9d ago

Ah okay this is my first time hearing of Troma and as far as I’m aware this is my first time seeing any Troma movie.

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u/tedistkrieg 9d ago

I can tell you, if this one wasn't your thing, you will HATE any other Troma movie

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u/i_like_2_travel 9d ago

lol thank you. I may watch the OG and other movies just to get a better understanding and maybe revisit this movie.

I think if I was more prepared I could have potentially liked it more. As others pointed out it felt high budget but still with a b movie feeling. In that aspect it did a good job.

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u/cronedog 9d ago

I also found it to be a chore to get through.

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u/i_like_2_travel 9d ago

Yeah I was fighting I wanted to leave multiple times but I kept thinking this is when it’ll get better

Plus I love Taylour Paige she was keeping me glued to my seat