by Macon Blair
The Toxic Avenger
Drama / USA / 102 min / 2025 / Swedish premiere
When downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he is transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, battling ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. This reboot embraces the gory, R-rated spirit of the original while bringing a contemporary twist to the cult classic.
Cast
• Peter Dinklage as Winston Gooze / Toxie
• Jacob Tremblay as Wade
• Taylour Paige as J.J. Doherty
• Kevin Bacon as Bob Garbinger
• Elijah Wood as Fritz Garbinger
• Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, Sarah Niles
Cinematography: Dana Gonzales
Music: Will & Brooke Blair
