The Toxic Avenger (1984)

In the heart of Tromaville, a town rich in vanity and corruption, resides Melvin, a humble mop boy scorned for his social ineptitude. His world, the Tromaville Health Club, is a hotbed of hedonism, where the haughty members, including two brash bullies and their ruthless girlfriends, revel in their cruelty. Unbeknownst to them, they are the blacksmiths of their own nemesis, inadvertently pushing Melvin into the mouth of an unexpected destiny. An innocent victim of their contempt, Melvin's life takes a toxic turn when he stumbles into a vat of hazardous waste, marking the genesis of a grotesque transmogrification. From the ashes of his former self, there emerges an unlikely hero - The Toxic Avenger, a twisted embodiment of justice with an unnerving charm. Untamed by the horror of his metamorphosis, this newfound superhero embraces his monstrous identity, becoming a beacon of hope in a city plagued by indifference. His monstrous facade is no match for his noble heart, as he wages a war against the city's vilest villains - the corrupt mayor and his murderous minions, punctuating his battles with a blend of deadly force and comical finesse. The Toxic Avenger marks a delightful deviation from the quintessential superhero tales, boasting impressive make-up effects and stunts. This Troma classic paints a vivid portrait of a misfit-turned-martyr, whose grotesque exterior hides a hero Tromaville never knew it needed. Witness the rise of the local mop boy to the city's saviour, as he embraces his monstrous form to purge the town of its vilest villains, in a narrative punctuated with deadly force, comical results and unexpected surprises.

The Toxic Avenger is a comedy movie featuring Mark Torgl and directed by Michael Herz.

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