Review of The Toxic Avenger (1984) by Spencer S — 28 Nov 2014

Trashy yet cheesy 1980's garbage.

It's like if Frankenstein was a superhero.

Melvin is a scrawny, weak mop guy who works at the gym and is constantly teased by some roadkillers.

A prank then goes horribly wrong and Melvin falls into a vat of toxic waste.

But instead of dying he transforms into a strong, giant monster that is driven to kill all those who do others wrong.

It's a pretty funny, crazy and bloody mess.

Creative practical special effects and some freaky gore add a little spice to a rather goofy premise.

And if the comic books are any bit as zany as the film itself it sure swims in its own bizarreness.

Melvin is the Toxic Avenger; a scary but warm hero.