News culture This remake of an iconic horror film is released in the cinema: a Game of Thrones star plays the main role
The reboot of a cult horror film from the 80s will soon be entering the cinema, and it may not please everyone. But if you like violence, gore, doubtful humor, and this actor from Game of Thrones, this film will undoubtedly be for you!
The (more) toxie adventures
In 1984, directors Lloyd Kaufman et Michael Herz made waves in the cinema with The Toxic Avengera horrific comedy imagined by Kaufman and distributed by Troma Entertainment. First big success of Troma, the adventures of Toxic Avengeraffectionately called Toxie By his fans, were available in three additional films, a musical, a series of comics published by Marvela video game, and a cartoon. Since then, this strange superhero has fallen into oblivion, but the rights have been bought by Legendary Pictures in 2018, and the production of a reboot Deposit was able to start.
Completed in 2023, this new feature film was released for the first time in Fantastic Fest In Austin, Texas, in September of the same year. He appeared at other festivals over the weeks, Without going out in the movies. The reason for this delay was unveiled in July 2024: because of its horrific content and its many extremely violent scenes, the producers had trouble finding a distributor. However, it was in January 2025 that Cineverse decided to give the film a chance by offering Distribute it without age classificationet The Toxic Avenger will finally be released in theaters in a few weeks.
The Toxic Avenger soon returned to the movies
Made by Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore), this new version of The Toxic Avenger differs slightly from the original work, since instead of following the adventures of Melvin Ferdthis feature film focuses on an alternative version of the character called Winston Goozeto whom Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones) Leads his “lines”. After an accident featuring a radioactive liquid, this maintenance agent turns into A monstrous superhero called toxia. Armed with his mop, he fights against thugs, gangsters, and corrupt businessmen while trying to repair his relationship with his son.
In addition to having Peter Dinklage headlining, The Toxic Avenger also calls on other notable actors such as Kevin Bacon (X-Men: The beginning), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings), Taylour Paige (Hit the Floor), Sarah Niles (The fantastic four: first steps), et Jacob Tremblay (Room). The Toxic Avenger will be back in the movies August 29, 2025 in the United States. No release date has been announced for French cinemas, but the film will be visible in German theaters from September 25, 2025, which could indicate a potential release in France at the same period (or perhaps as Halloween approaches).
