# The Toxic Avenger (1984)

> A bullied mop boy becomes a grotesque superhero who cleans up Tromaville with toxic-fueled vengeance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9087

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
- Director: Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
- Cast: Andree Maranda, Mitch Cohen, Jennifer Prichard, Cindy Manion, Robert Prichard, Gary Schneider, Pat Ryan, Mark Torgl
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090190/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: campy, irreverent, manic, cult movie night, grindhouse marathon

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