The Toxic Avenger
The Toxic Avenger is a 1984 Action Comedy film released on 1st May; Michael Herz and Lloyd Kaufman directed the film which stars Mark Torgl, Andree Maranda, and Mitch Cohen. A sequel, The Toxic Avenger Part II, was released in 1989. It was later remade/rebooted as The Toxic Avenger in 2023. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $325,000 on its budget.
Tromaville has a monstrous new hero. The Toxic Avenger is born when meek mop boy Melvin falls into a vat of toxic waste. Now evildoers will have a lot to lose.
Cast (37)
Watch The Toxic Avenger (1984) online
Production Companies
Connected Films
The Toxic Avenger Content Advisories
The Toxic Avenger Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
3% 13-19
5% 20-29
11% 30-39
81% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
32% Female
68% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
3% Bad
97% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
3% Criminal
97% Unknown
The Toxic Avenger FAQ
When was The Toxic Avenger released?
The Toxic Avenger was released on Tuesday May 1st, 1984.
Who plays the lead role(s) in The Toxic Avenger?
The lead role is played by Mark Torgl in the role of Melvin Junko.
How much did The Toxic Avenger cost to make?
The budget was $475,000.
How much money did The Toxic Avenger make?
The worldwide revenue was $800,000.
Is The Toxic Avenger on Netflix?
No, The Toxic Avenger is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is The Toxic Avenger on Amazon Prime?
No, The Toxic Avenger is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is The Toxic Avenger on Disney Plus?
No, The Toxic Avenger is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States