Macon Blair’s ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Mops Up the World with International Distribution
Bloody Disgusting is exciting to bring the new reimagining of The Toxic Avenger to theaters nationwide unrated on August 29 alongside Cineverse and Legendary — but what about the rest of the world? Macon Blair‘s fresh, bold take on Troma’s 1984 superhero horror-comedy landed numerous international deals out of the Cannes market. It’s coming to […]
Bloody Disgusting is exciting to bring the new reimagining of The Toxic Avenger to theaters nationwide unrated on August 29 alongside Cineverse and Legendary — but what about the rest of the world?
Macon Blair‘s fresh, bold take on Troma’s 1984 superhero horror-comedy landed numerous international deals out of the Cannes market.
It’s coming to Australia and New Zealand from Umbrella Entertainment, Commonwealth of Independent States and Israel from Golem Films, Germany and Austria from Wild Bunch AG, Greece from The Film Group, Italy from Eagle Pictures, Japan from Nikkatsu Corporation, the Middle East from The Plot Pictures, the Philippines from Pioneer Films, Poland from Vision Film, Scandinavia from NonStop Entertainment, South Africa from Empire Entertainment, Spain from Vertigo Films, and the UK from Signature Entertainment.
Downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, transforming him into a mutant vigilante. Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant… justice is best served radioactive.
Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) stars with Kevin Bacon (Friday the 13th), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings), Jacob Tremblay (Doctor Sleep), Julia Davis (Phantom Thread), and Taylour Paige (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F).
