Review of The Toxic Avenger (1984) by Cody M — 15 Jul 2015

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

This review of The Toxic Avenger (1984) was written by Cody M on 15 Jul 2015.

The Toxic Avenger has generally received mixed reviews.

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