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The Toxic Avenger Returns as an Unrated Remake Ahead of Friday Theatrical Debut

Macon Blair preserves Troma’s splatter‑comedy spirit by telling a new, more personal origin.

While Peter Dinklage plays Toxie pre-transformation, stunt performer Luisa Guerreiro (center) is the one under the foam and prosthetics in "The Toxic Avenger."
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A photo illustration of Peter Dinklage as “Toxie” in the action in "The Toxic Avenger."
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Overview

  • Peter Dinklage plays Winston Gooze, with British performer Luisa Guerreiro embodying the transformed Toxie on set and Dinklage later providing the character’s voice.
  • The production leans on practical prosthetics and stunt work from Millennium FX to deliver intentionally over-the-top, gross-out violence.
  • Kevin Bacon leads as a corrupt CEO, Taylour Paige plays a journalist ally, and Elijah Wood appears in a heavily made‑up supporting role.
  • After 2023 festival screenings and a prolonged distributor search, Cineverse opens the unrated film in North American theaters on Aug. 29.
  • Early reviews note faithful Troma vibes and effects craftsmanship, with some criticism of pacing and narrative depth.