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Who says superheroes only fight crime on the big screen? This Earth Day, LA got a visit from the most unlikely eco-warrior you’ll ever meet—none other than The Toxic Avenger himself. That’s right, “Toxie” rolled up his mutated sleeves, flexed those radioactive biceps, and hit the streets with local volunteers to clean up trash and raise awareness about environmental responsibility. With a mop in one hand and justice in the other, Toxie reminded everyone that the battle for our planet starts right in our own neighborhoods. And while he may have come from toxic waste, he's proving his heart is pure green. The stunt is more than just a good deed—it’s also a clever (and fitting) celebration of the upcoming Toxic Avenger reboot. Directed and written by Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore), the reimagining of the cult 1980s anti-hero story stars Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as Winston Gooze, the meek janitor-turned-mutation sensation who becomes a one-man clean-up...

The Toxic Avenger: A Gruesome and Bizarre Series of Films that established an institution of independent film The Toxic Avenger movies are a series of cult-classic horror-comedy films that took the B-movie genre by storm. Created by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, these films embrace their low-budget origins and deliver a unique blend of gore, dark humor, and social commentary. Thanks to the fine folks over at MVD I had a chance to revisit all four movies in the franchise, exploring their strengths, weaknesses, and overall impact on the genre. The Films THE TOXIC AVENGER (1984): Directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, THE TOXIC AVENGER is a film that defies categorization. It's a cult classic that has gained a dedicated fanbase over the years, and it's not hard to see why. The film stands out for its gleeful embrace of absurdity, over-the-top violence, and dark humor. At its core, THE TOXIC AVENGER is a B-movie through and through, and it revels in that distinction. The st...