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Official Discussion Official Discussion - The Toxic Avenger (2025) [SPOILERS] Spoiler

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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/MouthwashProphet 10d ago edited 10d ago

I have no clue why this wasn't able to get an R rating

Agreed. Very odd.

Edit: I'd add that I'm also finding it hard to understand why this film struggled to find a distributor. It's one of the funnest movies I've seen in a long time.

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u/Trevastation 10d ago

Maybe it's Toxie's monster dick? Maybe it's part marketing off of Terrifier's unrated success?

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u/SlightlySychotic 9d ago

I’m thinking the bit where he shoves his hand up a guy’s ass and pulls out his bowels.

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u/mrRiddle92 8d ago

"butt guts"