Review of The Toxic Avenger (1984) by David N — 02 May 2009

Truly a terrible movie, yet its over-the-top antics and attempted comic relief earns a single star.

This review of The Toxic Avenger (1984) was written by David N on 02 May 2009.

The Toxic Avenger has generally received mixed reviews.

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