Review of The Toxic Avenger (1984) by Justin B — 06 Jun 2011

Unbearably campy yet somehow too serious. The only watchable one in the series.

This review of The Toxic Avenger (1984) was written by Justin B on 06 Jun 2011.

The Toxic Avenger has generally received mixed reviews.

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So contrived, so low budget and so ridiculously over the top. Those are three reasons why I love this schlock…

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