Review of The Toxic Avenger (1984) by Ed H — 18 Jul 2008

This is one crazy movie. Very bad and funny!

This review of The Toxic Avenger (1984) was written by Ed H on 18 Jul 2008.

The Toxic Avenger has generally received mixed reviews.

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