Review of The Toxic Avenger (1984) by David B — 12 Mar 2009

One of the greatest shock schlock movies ever created!!

This review of The Toxic Avenger (1984) was written by David B on 12 Mar 2009.

The Toxic Avenger has generally received mixed reviews.

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