The Tromaissance begins at Fanstastic Fest in Austin, Texas, on September 21-28 with the World Premiere of Macon Blair’s brand new reimagining of Lloyd Kaufman’s classic The Toxic Avenger!
While the original film (which premiered in 1984 – almost 40 years ago!) followed the fate of Melvin Ferd Junko III (Mitch Cohen), who goes from zero to toxic hero in a case of bullying gone awry, Blair’s contemporary take follows a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength all his own.
Peter Dinklage stars as downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze who, after falling into a vat of toxic waste, becomes none other than The Toxic Avenger. This timely reimagining is up to its eyeballs in environmental themes as Winston goes up against the evil forces of greed and corruption to save his son, his friends, and his community. Other familiar faces include Elijah Wood, Julia Davis, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, and Jacob Tremblay. Even as this story exists on its own terms, says the director, the spirit undoubtedly remains connected to the original.
Troma fans old and new will be pleased to know that the film has been rated “R” for violence and gore – as per Troma tradition.
Tickets available now at www.fantasticfest.com
