The Toxic Avenger
The Toxic Avenger | Macon Blair | US 2023 | 102 Min
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Su,21.09.▸20:30
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More than forty years after his iconic debut in Lloyd Kaufman’s gore- and gag-infused trashterpiece, the Toxic Avenger returns to the big screen, but in a fresh look! Instead of the cheapo charm and chutzpah that made the Troma manufactory famous, the new iteration relies on state-of-the-art VFX and star power—with Peter Dinklage in the starring role and Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon as over-the-top villains. The heart of the remake, however, is beating to the same tune as the original. After an accident at a chemical plant, janitor Winston Gooze mutates into a superhero who fights his city’s corrupt capitalists with his mop. We’re utterly radiant with anticipation! (Markus Keuschnigg)
Macon Blair
Macon Blair is an American actor, writer, director, and producer. Early on, he formed a creative duo with writer/director Jeremy Saulnier, which spawned the horror comedy Murder Party (2007) and the thriller-drama Blue Ruin (2013). Macon’s many acting credits include the dark horror comedy Hellbenders (SLASH 2013) and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. His directing debut was the dark comedy I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore, starring Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood, who also accepted the role of His Creepy Brother in Macon’s sophomore feature, the highly anticipated The Toxic Avenger reboot. In addition to his moving-image work, he has also written comic book stories for Marvel, Dark Horse and Image, and, together with illustrator Joe Flood, is the creator of the graphic novels Hellcity and Long Road to Liquor City.
Macon Blair is an American actor, writer, director, and producer. Early on, he formed a creative duo with writer/director Jeremy Saulnier, which spawned the horror comedy Murder Party (2007) and the thriller-drama Blue Ruin (2013). Macon’s many acting credits include the dark horror comedy Hellbenders (SLASH 2013) and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. His directing debut was the dark comedy I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore, starring Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood, who also accepted the role of His Creepy Brother in Macon’s sophomore feature, the highly anticipated The Toxic Avenger reboot. In addition to his moving-image work, he has also written comic book stories for Marvel, Dark Horse and Image, and, together with illustrator Joe Flood, is the creator of the graphic novels Hellcity and Long Road to Liquor City.
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