
The Toxic Avenger: The Musical
Seen it?2018 | 121 min | Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction, Music
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Rocky Horror Picture Show or Help!, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Based on Lloyd Kaufman’s cult 1984 comedy film, The Toxic Avenger The Musical tells the story of the citizens of Tromaville who are crying out for a hero. Enter nerdy Melvin Ferd the Third, an aspiring earth scientist, determined to clean up the state’s major toxic waste problem. When a corrupt Mayor and her government goons get wind of his plans, they vow to stop this heroic feat. Melvin is attacked and tossed into a vat of toxic waste... transforming him instantly into The Toxic Avenger, New Jersey’s first superhero! Toxie is a 7-foot mutant freak with superhuman strength and a supersized heart to match. His aims are to save heavily polluted New Jersey, end global warming, win the heart of the prettiest (blindest) librarian in town - and get home in time for dinner!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nick Morris, Benji Sperring
- Ben IrishMelvin / The Toxic Avenger
- Natalie HopeThe Mayor / Melvins mom / A nun
- Emma SalvoSarah
- Oscar Conlon-MorreyCop / Plant worker / female stylist / thug / doctor
- ChéCop / Plant worker / female stylist / thug / doctor