The toxic avenger is a 1984 american superhero black comedy splatter film directed by michael herz and lloyd kaufman credited as samuel weil and written by kaufman and joe ritter. For what this film is, its brilliant, but i use that word very lightly. The toxic avenger follows tromaville, new jerseys monstrous protector, toxie, who is born when the mildmannered melvin falls into a vat of toxic waste. Mop boy melvin junko falls into a vat of toxic waste and becomes a hideous creature. The toxic avenger is a glorious schticky, tongueincheek musical in no danger of taking itself too seriously and reveling in the bawdy camp of its source material.
Fantastic reading for everyone who already is familiar with the toxic avenger, troma in general and lloyd kaufmans work. It is the first installment of the toxic avenger franchise. The toxic avenger tells the triedandtrue story of a 98pound janitor who falls into a vat of toxic waste as you do and, imbued with newfound powers, sets aboutavenging. Mar 14, 2014 it will be interesting to see the remake finally come together, as the fifth sequel to the original, toxic twins. Toxic avenger remake still developing, now at legendary. Volume 1, is a collection of the first four episodes. The toxic avenger 1984 the toxic avenger 1984 user. Oct 03, 2017 while carousel will always remain a joy and singin in the rain a classic, it is funfests like the toxic avenger, which tells the tale of geek turned environmentallychallenged superhero with tongue firmly in cheek and energy levels set to maximum, that will bring in the new audiences that west end theatre needs. Alley theatre artistic director gregory boyd announced the cast and creative team for their production of the toxic avenger. A jean cheever and tom polum presentation of a musical in one act with music by david bryan, lyrics by bryan and joe. The film was released by troma entertainment, known for producing low budget bmovies with campy concepts and gruesome violence. This latest rock bandpowered version boasts book and lyrics by joe dipietro. Toxic crusaders exclusive toxie 6inch action figure glows. Nick cordero bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history nick cordero was nominated for a tony award and drama desk award for his performance in the broadway production of bullets over broadway.
Search, discover and share your favorite toxic avenger gifs. Stan lee and other creators 1991 new years resolutions. Toxic avenger 5 is finally happening, new details revealed. A box set, featuring all episodes and all four toxic avenger movies, was released on april 29, 2008. Jim salicrup discusses the difference between the the toxic avenger movies and the toxic crusaders animated show and how they relate to this series. The toxic avenger is making a big screen comeback courtesy of producers akiva goldsman, richard saperstein and charlie corwin. This film was responsible for keeping the company a float during this time period and it also marked a turning point in the companys history. The toxic avenger remake moves forward without arnold. A 98pound nerd from new jersey lands in a vat of toxic waste and becomes a dogooder monster.
Bryan and dipietro, who both hail from new jersey, lampoon the garden state and incorporate references to new jersey and winks to native son bruce springsteen. The toxic avenger angst one official video youtube. Stephen kings new book if it bleeds now being released in april rather than may. Kaufmans previous books all i need to know about filmmaking i learned from the toxic avenger and make your own damn movie. The toxic avenger is a rock musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. The toxic avenger is born when meek mop boy melvin falls into a vat of toxic waste. After being thrown in a vat of toxic waste by the mayor and. The toxic avenger new animated series intro youtube. The toxic avenger tells the humorous story of a geeky weakling who is turned into a superhero when he is slimed by some toxic waste. See the film that spawned the comic book, website, cartoon, action figures and three sequels to date.
Melvin junko is from the toxic crime infested town tromaville, new jersey. The toxic avenger spawned a popular saturdaymorning cartoon show, the toxic crusaders, which penetrated 96% of the us television markets and was often the toprated show in its time period. Troma was in talks to make a live action version of toxic crusaders at new line cinema. Feb 23, 2016 the toxic avenger kids album available on itunes. The toxic avenger v, will be made and released around the same time, something. Free download new song to the sun from the forthcoming album.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I had a huge number of loud laughs and found the book quite unputdownable, just like mr. Synopsis and character breakdown a wellmeaning earth scientist named melvin ferd the third is determined to clean up new jerseys toxic waste problem, solve global warming, and win the heart of the prettiest and blindest librarian in town. Kaufmans oeuvre, the toxic avenger, originally released in the mid80s, is a microbudgeted movie about a new jersey nerd who acquires super powers and a.
The toxic avenger southwark playhouse 26 april 2016 5 stars book now theres a place between heaven and hell, dont need a map, just follow the smell, a place filled with filthy air, a place full of dark despair, a place you have no prayer, a place called new jersey. Confessions of a toxic bachelor, due out next week, im thinking he would have made a superb mentor. Believe it or not, toxic avenger 5 is still happening. The words toxic avenger have become part of the modern lexicon, used in new york times editorials, tv shows, rock songs, and other mainstream media. Oct 19, 2008 promising new musical comedies are an increasingly rare commodity these days, especially ones with as much energy as the toxic avenger unleashes in its premiere, which is jumpstarting the.
With andree maranda, mitch cohen, jennifer babtist, cindy manion. In new orleans, the toxic avenger gets its regional premiere at the theatre at st. Based on lloyd kaufmans cult film and winner of the outer critics circle award for best offbroadway musical, the toxic avenger is a charming love story and laughoutloud musical that has it all. We plan on including your favorite toxie trailers, photos, sounds, smells, history, trivia, and more. The toxic avenger first arrived on the scene back in 1984 and has been a surprisingly enduring franchise.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. As you know, there are many things in toxies long and illustrious past and future still to be added. Bon jovis david bryan and broadways joe dipietro hit musical opens in new york city at new world stages directed by tony winner john rando. Experience the action that made troma entertainment a cinematic legend. The toxic avenger is a disgusting romp with great practical effects at times, and a wacky take on the antihero genre. Troma has created many fabulous characters, such as the toxic avenger, and sgt. The toxic avenger 21st anniversary edition dvd mar 29, 2005 apr 11, 1986 cult classic, troma, grindhouse the toxic avenger citizen toxie. See more ideas about avengers, cult movies and horror posters. The toxic avenger is nonstop entertainment that will leave the viewers glowing from the fun. Rorschachs the toxic avenger is the campy musical you. The book of the musical was written by joe dipietro, its music by david bryan, and both wrote the lyrics. Mar 30, 2006 i had a huge number of loud laughs and found the book quite unputdownable, just like mr.
I think this ones only available in the complete toxic avenger boxed set, which i bought, but i may be wrong, definitely check it out if you can find it. The toxic avenger based on lloyd kaufmans movie, with book and lyrics by joe dipietro and music and lyrics by david bryan, is produced by san jose stage and plays at their stage at 490 south first street, san jose, through july 16, 2017. Rorschach theatres toxic avenger musical oozes bmovie. Rights have been picked up for multiple movie sequels, cartoons and comic books. Can you beat pokemon fire red using the exact team that ash used for every major battle. The toxic avenger, with a book and lyrics by joe dipietro and music and lyrics by bon jovis david bryan, debuted in new brunswick, n. Goofy as it may be, i really like what ive seen of this little cartoon and will keep on watching it. In which the non toxic avenger shows you how to improve your health and that of your family, while you save time, money, and, perhaps, your sanity. Rick marin and i overlapped at newsweek for only a bit.
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