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39 Things We Learned from ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Commentary with Macon Blair

Troma’s films are a very specific breed of cinema. Horror and action are typically mixed with broad humor, over-the-top gags, and a very low budget to create fluid-filled romps that either work for you or don’t – there’s rarely a middle ground when it comes to Troma. While the brand has faded over the years, […] The post 39 Things We Learned from ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Commentary with Macon Blair appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Rob Hunter
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Macon Blair’s ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Streams on Screambox This Week

After erasing over $15 million in medical debt with its theatrical run, The Toxic Avenger will stream exclusively on Screambox beginning this Thursday, January 8. Produced by The Toxic Avenger creator Lloyd Kaufman, the fresh take on Troma’s 1984 cult classic is written and directed by Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This […] The post Macon Blair’s ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Streams on Screambox This Week appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
11 min read

Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Must-Have Books for the Horror Fan

‘Tis the season of Black Friday deals and gift giving, and there is no shortage of novels, nonfiction books, graphic novels, and even cookbooks for the horror fan this year. If you’re unsure where to start or simply looking to add to your reading lists, we’ve compiled a handy guide of holiday must-haves for the […] The post Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Must-Have Books for the Horror Fan appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

Macon Blair’s ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Oozes Onto Physical Media Today

After erasing over $15 million in medical debt with its theatrical run, The Toxic Avenger is on physical media today from Bloody Disgusting and Cineverse. There are several versions to choose from: 4K UHD SteelBook, 4K UHD with lenticular cover, 4K UHD double feature with the original Toxic Avenger, Blu-ray collector’s edition, and DVD. Produced […] The post Macon Blair’s ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Oozes Onto Physical Media Today appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
3 min read

‘The Toxic Avenger’ & Undue Medical Debt Cleared $15 Million in Real-Life Medical Debt Together!

Before Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger released in theaters back in August, the Cineverse marketing team came up with a wonderful idea. They took the remainder of their marketing budget for the film and donated it to the non-profit Undue Medical Debt, using that money to literally clear $5 million in real-life medical debt for those […] The post ‘The Toxic Avenger’ & Undue Medical Debt Cleared $15 Million in Real-Life Medical Debt Together! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including ‘Chain Saw Massacre’ 50th Anniversary Merch

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more. Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week! Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 4K UHD from Warner Bros. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga drives onto home video on August […] The post 5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including ‘Chain Saw Massacre’ 50th Anniversary Merch appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
3 min read

‘The Toxic Avenger’ Returns with Cover Artwork for First Issue of New Comic Book Series [Exclusive]

With a remake on the way and a new 4K restoration of the original classic now streaming, it’s a good time to be a fan of Troma’s The Toxic Avenger. Additionally, Matt Bors — the founder of The Nib and a political cartoonist who has twice been named a Pulitzer Prize finalist —and acclaimed artist Fred Harper (Snelson) are collaborating on an all-new 5-issue comic […] The post ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Returns with Cover Artwork for First Issue of New Comic Book Series [Exclusive] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Toxic Crusaders’ – Retroware’s Side-Scrolling Beat-‘Em-Up Coming Fall 2024

Retroware surprised everyone last year with the announcement that they’re working on a throwback beat-’em-up based on the Toxic Crusaders cartoon. Grab your mop and get ready: the side-scrolling beat ’em up game is heading our way later this year. Toxic Crusaders is now available to preorder on Steam, with the game set for Fall 2024 release. Exact date […] The post ‘Toxic Crusaders’ – Retroware’s Side-Scrolling Beat-‘Em-Up Coming Fall 2024 appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
3 min read

‘The Toxic Avenger’ Returns in New Comic Book Series Featuring Elements from Films and ‘Toxic Crusaders’!

With a remake on the way and a new 4K restoration of the original classic now streaming, it’s a good time to be a fan of Troma’s The Toxic Avenger. And on that particular note… Bloody Disgusting has learned that Matt Bors — the founder of The Nib and a political cartoonist who has twice been named […] The post ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Returns in New Comic Book Series Featuring Elements from Films and ‘Toxic Crusaders’! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

New 4K Restoration of ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Now Streaming Exclusively on Troma Now

While we wait for Macon Blair’s upcoming remake of The Toxic Avenger, Troma has announced today that the original movie’s brand new restoration is now available to stream. You’ll find it only on Troma’s dedicated streaming service, Troma Now. “This Toxic Avenger in 4K is historic! It has already played to full houses throughout the Alamo Drafthouse […] The post New 4K Restoration of ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Now Streaming Exclusively on Troma Now appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

4K Restorations of ‘Toxic Avenger’ and More Troma Classics Are Coming to Streaming This Year

While we wait for Macon Blair’s upcoming remake of The Toxic Avenger, Troma has announced today that the original movie’s brand new restoration is coming to streaming. Starting in February, streaming service Troma Now will premiere 4K restorations and new transfers from the original materials of a number of classics on the 15th of every […] The post 4K Restorations of ‘Toxic Avenger’ and More Troma Classics Are Coming to Streaming This Year appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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‘The Toxic Avenger’ Collection 4K Review – Troma’s Franchise Gets Ultimate Release Ahead of the Remake

Over the course of its 50-year existence, Troma has helped launch the careers of filmmakers like Trey Parker & Matt Stone (South Park), James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy), and Eli Roth (Hostel), along with countless actors who went on to long careers, but their biggest export by any internal metric — financial success, brand […] The post ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Collection 4K Review – Troma’s Franchise Gets Ultimate Release Ahead of the Remake appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Alex DiVincenzo
1 min read

Trick or Treat Reveals Massive “Scream Greats” Line Out of Toy Fair!

In addition to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre dinner table set and new Goosebumps line, Trick or Treat Studios has just pulled back the curtain on the first release in the second line of their “Scream Greats” collection. Straight outta Toy Fair, check out your very first look at Trick or Treat’s new Killer Klowns […] The post Trick or Treat Reveals Massive “Scream Greats” Line Out of Toy Fair! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
2 min read

‘The Toxic Avenger’ Red Band Trailer Teases A Jaw-Ripping Good Time

The Toxic Avenger is coming back to life in a brand new movie from Legendary Entertainment, with Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore, Green Room) directing the upcoming remake of the Troma classic. Thanks to IGN, a new NSFW red band trailer teases the jaw-ripping R-rated mayhem. Described as a “brand new reimagining of […] The post ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Red Band Trailer Teases A Jaw-Ripping Good Time appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
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‘The Toxic Avenger’ – Macon Blair on the New Toxie and the Actor Beneath the Makeup [Interview]

Writer/Director Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore) introduces a very different Toxie in his Troma remake, The Toxic Avenger. Here, it’s the downtrodden Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage) who’s dunked into the toxic sludge that transforms him into a monstrous crusader against an evil corporation headed by greedy CEO Bob Garbinger (Kevin Bacon). Blair […] The post ‘The Toxic Avenger’ – Macon Blair on the New Toxie and the Actor Beneath the Makeup [Interview] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
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‘The Toxic Avenger’ Review – Chaos Reigns in Macon Blair’s Gory Comedy Reboot

Writer/Director Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore) answers a very specific question for his sophomore directorial feature: what if Troma’s 1984 cult classic The Toxic Avenger was rebooted with a much bigger budget? Armed with a new Toxie and story, Blair’s version comes packed with reverent nods to the original and retains its specific […] The post ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Review – Chaos Reigns in Macon Blair’s Gory Comedy Reboot appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
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‘The Toxic Avenger’ – Images Preview Elijah Wood, Kevin Bacon and Peter Dinklage in Troma Remake

The Toxic Avenger is coming back to life in a brand new movie from Legendary Entertainment, and Entertainment Weekly has scored a gallery of first-look images today. Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore, Green Room) directed the upcoming remake of the Troma classic, which has one hell of a surprising cast. Described as […] The post ‘The Toxic Avenger’ – Images Preview Elijah Wood, Kevin Bacon and Peter Dinklage in Troma Remake appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘The Toxic Avenger’ – Here’s the Full Plot Synopsis for the Gory Rated “R” Remake

The Toxic Avenger is coming back to life in a brand new movie from Legendary Entertainment, with Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel At Home in This World Anymore, Green Room) directing the upcoming remake of the Troma classic. The film is premiering at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas (which runs from September 21-28), and the full official synopsis […] The post ‘The Toxic Avenger’ – Here’s the Full Plot Synopsis for the Gory Rated “R” Remake appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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‘The Toxic Avenger’ Remake – First Image Previews the Next Evolution of Troma’s Hero

Get ready to meet Winston Gooze in The Toxic Avenger remake, which will have its World Premiere at this year’s Fantastic Fest, in Austin, Texas (September 21 – 28). “A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: THE TOXIC AVENGER!” Fantastic Fest writes of writer/director Macon Blair‘s (I Don’t Feel […] The post ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Remake – First Image Previews the Next Evolution of Troma’s Hero appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
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Fantastic Fest’s Insane Program Includes ‘Toxic Avenger’, ‘V/H/S/85’, ‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines’ and More!

Fantastic Fest is back for its eighteenth edition which is jam-packed with horror insanity including World Premieres of several prominent titles including the remake of Troma’s cult classic The Toxic Avenger, the Bloody Disgusting-produced Shudder Original V/H/S/85, Blumhouse and Amazon’s Totally Killer, and Paramount’s hotly anticipated Pet Sematary: Bloodlines. The festival will once again possess […] The post Fantastic Fest’s Insane Program Includes ‘Toxic Avenger’, ‘V/H/S/85’, ‘Pet Sematary: Bloodlines’ and More! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska